Disability & Hiring: DSWD-CAR in the Philippines says 19 employees with disabilities were hired and kept on the job based on qualifications and performance, with reasonable accommodations when needed. Internships & Early Career: Virginia’s new statewide internship coordinator role aims to expand paid student internships across state agencies, building a more intentional path into public service. Labor Policy & Jobs: China’s 2026–2030 labor plan targets re-employing 25 million urban jobless people and securing jobs for millions from disadvantaged groups, with a cap on the surveyed unemployment rate. Wages & Youth Work: Guernsey raises the minimum wage for 16–17-year-olds to £11.80 an hour, while lawmakers debate youth unemployment risks. Worker Protection Funding: Egypt reports spending over EGP 10.3B since 2014 on social and health protection for workers, including support for informal workers and emergency relief to businesses. Union Action: Migrant workers at HD Hyundai’s Ulsan shipyard join a union over a wage system dispute, alleging coercion and threats around contract signings. Education Access: Ontario blocks students at five private career colleges from OSAP loans over concerns about enrollment practices. Career Skills for the AI Era: A new report argues digital transformation is shifting hiring toward people who can blend specialized knowledge with advanced digital skills and keep learning. Social Security & Retirement: A piece warns South Africans are sleepwalking into a retirement crisis, urging earlier planning rather than waiting.