AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoYouth Unemployment Alarm (UK): Alan Milburn’s landmark review warns Britain’s NEET count has topped 1 million and could hit 1.25 million by the early 2030s, costing taxpayers about £125bn a year and creating a “lost generation” risk unless schools, health, welfare and job support are overhauled. Workforce & Skills (UK/FE): A deep dive flags further-education colleges as the “safety net” for at-risk youth, but says they’re under-resourced and penalized by funding rules when students struggle or don’t complete. AI in Hiring (Global): New reporting highlights how AI is reshaping recruitment and workplace screening, with concerns that it may intensify competition and change how candidates get shortlisted. Contact Centers Pivot (Philippines): The industry’s umbrella group rebranded from CCAP to CXAP, signaling a shift from basic call handling to AI-enabled customer experience—positioning people as problem-solvers, not just operators. Solar Jobs Gap (US): Solar growth projections face a major engineering labor shortage, with employers reporting difficulty filling roles needed to turn projects into construction-ready assets. Education Pathways (Illinois): Illinois moves toward letting community colleges award bachelor’s degrees in applied fields to close the gap between employer needs and transfer barriers.
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