Leadership & Hiring: Woolpert named Jen Sorenson Executive VP of Infrastructure, signaling continued investment in growth and operational excellence across major infrastructure markets. Workforce Training That Leads to Jobs: UK’s Skills 4 Work scheme helped 86 residents with coaching, CV support and interview training, with 36 moving into employment and 48 taking further courses. AI & Career Readiness: A new workforce outlook warns AI could cut headcount in routine white-collar work while making AI skills “nearly mandatory,” boosting demand for critical thinking, human verification and cybersecurity. Skills Pipeline in Practice: Welwitchia University and Namibia’s NARETU partnered to give law students hands-on exposure to real labour dispute cases. Apprenticeships Recognized: Stainless Metalcraft won a Princess Royal Training Award for its apprenticeship programme and new training centre. Emergency Services Training: Madison County brought national 911 conflict-management training closer to home, focusing on de-escalation and difficult conversations. Pay & Benefits Watch: India’s 8th Central Pay Commission is in consultation mode, with meetings in Jaipur starting Aug. 31. Visa/HR Planning: The U.S. temporarily paused immigrant visa processing worldwide for consular officer training, with employment-based applicants likely less affected.