AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorkforce Skills Gap: Plainville High School in Connecticut opened a Trades Academy aimed at closing the skilled trades gap, letting students earn industry credentials and apprenticeship hours while still in high school. Career Support in Schools: Illinois is rolling out rootEd, bringing career advisors to rural high schools where counselors are stretched thin, helping students map out college and career paths. Youth Employment: A new Ireland report says youth unemployment has improved since the crash, but employment recovery is incomplete—young workers still face low pay, insecure jobs, and lower participation. AI & Jobs: A study flags data-center buildout tied to AI as driving demand for electricians, HVAC techs, pipefitters, and construction crews, with Washington state leading per-capita trade job availability. Disability Employment Funding: Wisconsin secured over $11M in federal funding to expand career services for people with disabilities. Wage Theft Risk: A federal lawsuit alleges Kalahari resort contractors misclassified workers and deprived them of overtime pay. Career Tech for Adults: Milan Institute says 500 students earned accredited high school diplomas while training through its C4L program at no extra cost.
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