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Job Corps enrollees uncertain of future as court battle continues
Connecticut Inside Investigator
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June 6, 2025
The hundreds of young Connecticut residents enrolled in Job Corps face an uncertain future as the program’s funding is being fought over in court. Job Corps is a federal program run by the Department of Labor (DOL) that provides education and...
Job Corps closure will have rippling economic impact
Appalachian News Express - Kentucky
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June 6, 2025
The pending closure of a federal job training program will have far-reaching ramifications to the local economy as well as that of the nation, creating a new wave of unemployment and homelessness. Carl D. Perkins Job Corp Career Transition...
Job Corps closure puts dozens of young adults at risk
CBS 4 - Minnesota
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As the Hubert Humphrey Job Corps Center in Saint Paul prepares to close its doors, dozens of young adults are facing an uncertain future. The closure leaves many without housing, education, or other skills needed to succeed in the workforce. “THEY...
Job Growth Comes in Strong, but Rate Cuts Still Deemed in the Cards for 2025
Morningstar
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June 6, 2025
A surprising rise in hiring during May was welcome news, but with the unemployment rate rising for a third consecutive month, economists say the Bank of Canada has ample justification to continue cutting interest rates down the road. The Canadian...
Skills trainers, player development coaches sharpen WNBA stars’ game in the offseason
Andscape
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June 6, 2025
As Chicago Sky forward Michaela Onyenwere concluded the 2024 WNBA season, she vowed to prioritize herself in the offseason by dedicating herself to skill work, a luxury she has not always had due to overseas commitments and unexpected trades....
Worried About a Layoff? 10 Useful Steps to Take Before You Lose Your Job
CNET
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June 6, 2025
Though no job is immune to layoffs, some industries are more vulnerable than others. Tharon Green/CNET Though the official unemployment rate is holding steady at 4.2%, many workers feel it's just a matter of time before there's a major shake-up....
Schiphol employees experience enormous work pressure, no autonomy
NL Times
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June 6, 2025
Employees at Schiphol Airport experience higher work pressure and less autonomy compared to other workers in the Netherlands. Around 1,600 of the 75,000 airport staff took part in a study conducted by TNO that they performed at the request of...
Title VII Lawsuit in Utah Federal District Court Challenges Employee’s Firing After Making Online Posts
National Law Review
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June 6, 2025
An in-house attorney recently sued his former employer in a Utah federal district court for discrimination and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, alleging he was unlawfully fired after posting social media remarks...
Beyond Retention: Designing employee experience for the AI-first workplace
ETHRWorld
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June 6, 2025
Highlights Reimagining employee experience is key to retention. AI enhances HR by predicting attrition risks and personalizing experiences. Managers evolve into coaches, fostering growth and collaboration. A futuristic office environment...
Federal government creating more summer job opportunities
CJLS - Massachusetts
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Minister of Jobs and Families, Patty Hadju announcing creation of more CSJ opportunities - (CJ Goater/Acadia Broadcasting) The federal government has announced it is creating additional jobs in Canada this summer. The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)...
More than 30 employers gather for job fair at Goodwill
Week 25 - Illinois
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June 6, 2025
PEORIA (25News Now) - Those searching for a new job in Peoria have several options at a yearly gathering to grow the local workforce. Potential new employees had the opportunity to meet with representatives from a wide variety of workplaces at the...
Oregon Employment Law: Key Legislative Changes for 2025
Jackson Lewis
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June 6, 2025
Takeaways Significant employment law changes, taking effect at various points between May 1 and Sept. 30, will impact employers for the rest of 2025 and beyond. Employer compliance and training efforts will be affected in the following areas:...
Trusted employee stole £30k worth of stock - and splashed the cash on a cockapoo
Manchester Evening News
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June 6, 2025
A 'trusted employee' stole £30,000 of high quality bike parts - then spent the money he received for them on a cockapoo. Jordan Banks, 35, was offered £2,000 to steal boxes of parts from Cycle Sport North in Preston, where he worked in the...
U.S. employers added 139,000 jobs in May despite uncertainty over trade wars
WTXL Tallahassee - Florida
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June 6, 2025
ATLANTA, GA — U.S. employers slowed hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty over Trump’s trade wars. Hiring fell from a revised 147,000 in April, the Department of Labor said Friday. The unemployment rate stayed at...
The Evolving Workplace: Avoiding Discrimination Claims Throughout The Employment Lifecycle
Los Alamos Daily Post - New Mexico
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June 6, 2025
EEOC News: Looking for a course to walk you through the ups and downs of managing people throughout the lifecycle of employment? Then look no further! Join EEOC experts for this one-of-a-kind training on navigating evolving EEO issues throughout...
UTIC Advances Workforce Development with Sonar Technology Training
Seapower Magazine
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June 6, 2025
From The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium, June 4, 2025 MIDDLETOWN, R.I. – Over 100 Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) member company employees recently completed a successful sonar training course through a partnership with...
What job applicants are saying about AI hiring processes
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report - Louisiana
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June 6, 2025
As employers increasingly rely on AI tools to streamline hiring, job seekers are navigating a tech-driven process that offers speed—but not always clarity, Fast Company writes. With applicants now leveraging AI to apply en masse, recruiters are...
Brunswick Job Corps shutdown looms, leaving students without homes
The Current - Georgia
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June 6, 2025
Our newsletters uncover the insights you need to understand the issues facing Coastal Georgia—delivered to your inbox five times a week. Saebra Grannis was working on earning her high school diploma at the Brunswick Job Corps until the federal...
Texts claiming remote job opportunity are a scam
ABC 11 - North Carolina
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June 6, 2025
NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) -- It's one of the top scams targeting consumers right now. Employment scams and many of these scams target you through texts. It often starts with an unexpected text claiming to be a recruiter. It often appears to be from a...
Free hearing cognitive and screenings available to employees
Around the O - Oregon
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June 6, 2025
Do you or your loved ones have concerns about hearing and/or cognition? University of Oregon employees and community members can sign up for free screenings July 11 or 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the HEDCO Clinic. Participation contributes to a...