Workforce Mobility & Skills: Perlis officials say TVET can boost social mobility and earnings, citing graduates earning RM5,000+ monthly and even up to RM30,000 in offshore work. Career Pathways & Training Investment: Pennsylvania’s Jersey Shore Area School District won $84,966 for CTE equipment, including a virtual cadaver table for health/medical assisting. Pay & Rights: A South Africa labour-law explainer warns salaries must follow contract pay cycles and be paid within legal timelines, with options to escalate to CCMA if employers delay or short-pay. Job-Seeker Guidance: A South Africa guide breaks down how to apply for government jobs, including using the Z83 form and checking requirements before submitting. Local Economy & Jobs: Calexico’s Applebee’s is closing after 20+ years, with staff and customers bracing for a tougher local job market. Data Security in Hiring: LeaseRunner highlights FTC guidance on secure disposal of screening data, flagging risks when rental applications share sensitive personal and employment records. AI at Work: FreakOut launched HAWK, an AI agent aimed at automating social ad operations—positioning it as a way to reduce specialist workload while keeping strategy oversight with teams. Education Funding: Kenya’s MPs approved a 2026/27 budget emphasizing health and education, including converting 20,000 intern teachers into permanent roles.