Youth Apprenticeships: UK supermarket Morrisons is launching a Fresh Start Programme aimed at NEETs, offering a fully funded qualification plus a pathway into leadership roles, starting with 13 weeks in-store and then a 12-month apprenticeship. Workplace Injury Pay: Philippines DOLE reminded workers that the Employees’ Compensation Program can cover medical costs and income replacement when injuries happen during weather-related work disruptions. Skills-to-Jobs Pipeline: Malaysia’s McDonald’s Vocational Academy says it has produced about 5,500 graduates since 2018 and plans to expand output to 6,000 a year by 2028, with many moving into supervisory roles. Hiring Trust Issues: A new report highlights job seekers’ frustration with “broken” hiring processes, including interviews that never happen and silent rejections. Labor Standards Win: A federal judge dismissed a Minnesota nursing home industry lawsuit challenging the state’s nursing home labor standards board, paving the way for scheduled pay raises. Seasonal Hiring Push: India’s Meesho expects to create 10 lakh seasonal jobs across sellers and logistics for the festive season. Employment Rights & Safety: South Africa’s employment and labour inspectors carried out a blitz at a Johannesburg butchery, flagging compliance concerns after cats were found feeding on meat meant for sale. Career Mobility in Education: New York Medical College signed an academic partnership with a local high school to steer students into health sciences pathways, including physical therapy.