Workforce Training & Skills: Meta says it will invest $115M in free data-center trades training via “America’s Workforce Academy,” aiming to feed the AI infrastructure boom with industry credentials and job pathways. AI & Hiring: PwC’s AI Jobs Barometer warns of a two-speed labour market, where roles needing human judgment and leadership are growing faster and paying more than “democratised” tasks. Youth Employment Pressure (South Africa): As Youth Day marks 50 years since Soweto, multiple reports highlight persistent youth unemployment and the need for earlier, cradle-to-career support—not last-minute job-seeking fixes. Career Pathways in Schools: A new push for career-focused education starts earlier, with BTACS seeking to expand into middle school, while other coverage argues K-12 schools must help students plan beyond “college for all.” Paid Leave & Family Policy: Ireland’s paternity leave reform debate heats up after Movember research finds fathers face major income losses and workplace culture barriers. Local Workforce Programs: Michigan’s Target Huron launches a regional RISE initiative linking students to credentials and internships before graduation. Labour Market Signals: Hong Kong tightens local hiring rules for imported workers in food and beverage, using a tiered vetting mechanism. Migration Reality Check (Philippines): An OCTA survey finds 57% of Filipinos would work or live abroad for better jobs and wages, reframing migration as a competitiveness problem.