Labor & Youth Jobs: South Korea’s labor divide is widening: young people starting in nonregular work spend far less time in stable jobs and face much longer stretches out of work than those who begin in regular roles. Career Decision Programs: Qatar is rolling out school workshops where students role-play real job tasks pulled from a database of 17,000 postings, aiming to make career choices more grounded in the labor market. Job-Seeker Protection in the U.S.: AFSCME and Public Citizen sued the U.S. Department of Labor over a rule that would weaken civil-service protections in the Employment Service program, raising risks for public job seekers and workers. Healthcare Workforce Training (Canada): B.C. launched a free “Helping Hands” program in northern B.C. to train people facing barriers for healthcare administration roles, with certifications and workplace experience. Education-to-Work Pipeline (Ontario): Ontario will add 40,000 university/college seats focused on STEM, health, teaching, and trades, tied to local employer needs. Workforce Development (U.S.): Memphis launched NextUp901, offering free career prep plus paid training for 18–30-year-olds, with support like childcare and transportation. Skills & Mobility (U.S. credentialing): New York is adding a lower-credit CPA licensure route (120 credits plus supervised experience) to expand access for aspiring accountants. Employment Signals: U.S. initial jobless claims edged slightly lower, pointing to a marginally steadier labor market.