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Seven young adults with disabilities just completed Project SEARCH, an intensive job training program that helps them build real workplace skills. The graduates are now ready to enter the workforce with confidence and hands-on experience.
California's Jobs First initiative has generated over 61,000 new jobs across the state with $1.6 billion in regional investments. The program tailors job creation strategies to each area's unique industries, from medtech to manufacturing.
Five of seven young adults with developmental disabilities secured employment after completing Project SEARCH, a year-long internship program in Davenport, Iowa. The program pairs real-world job training with classroom learning to help participants launch their careers.
A United Arab Emirates company is pumping $600 million into Delaware's Port of Wilmington over the next decade, creating hundreds of American jobs while transforming a historic industrial hub into a world-class shipping facility. The partnership shows how international investment can spark real economic growth for local communities.
Twelve Indian companies just announced over $1.1 billion in American investments that will create 1,500 new jobs across aerospace, AI, and clean energy. It's the largest single-country commitment in the history of the SelectUSA Summit.
Egypt is deepening its partnership with the International Labour Organization to create more job opportunities and strengthen workforce skills. The collaboration focuses on youth employment, entrepreneurship, and preparing workers for green jobs and digital transformation.
California's job market just scored its biggest monthly win in a year, adding nearly 94,000 jobs while unemployment dropped for the third straight month. The state accounted for more than half of all new jobs nationwide in January.
Morocco's network of 65,000 cooperatives generated more than 24,000 new jobs during the International Year of Cooperatives. The country is now launching digital tools and support programs to help even more people start cooperative businesses.
Ghana just launched a partnership that could transform its food system and create 2.6 million jobs over the next four years. The initiative brings together government, international partners, and private investors to strengthen agriculture and feed nearly three million people.
Despite economic uncertainty nationwide, Northeast Ohio scored a clean sweep in 2025 with job creation wins in every single county. Team NEO helped secure nearly 3,000 new jobs and $455 million in investments across the region.
New Jersey started 2026 with a much-needed employment boost, adding 6,000 jobs in January while the unemployment rate fell to 5.2%. Private sector growth is leading the charge, with professional services, healthcare, and construction creating thousands of new opportunities for Garden State workers.
A tech entrepreneur is mobilizing $100 million over five years to support companies creating high-productivity jobs across Africa. The fund aims to help at least 250,000 people double their lifetime income through export manufacturing and international work opportunities.
Job seekers are sending hundreds of applications without hearing back, and new research shows it's not their fault. NPR and Slate experts reveal the "AI doom loop" making hiring harder despite decent unemployment numbers.
American employers added 172,000 jobs in May, beating predictions by more than 60% as the job market proves stronger than expected. Workers across leisure, hospitality, and healthcare are finding new opportunities even as economists worried about a slowdown.
Spain's Malaga province added more than 10,000 jobs for the third straight month, reaching record employment levels and powering more than half of all job creation across Andalucía. Unemployment dropped to its lowest point since 2008, bringing hope to a region transforming its economic future.
One of Japan's largest banks just committed $50.5 million and 2,000 high-paying jobs to Charlotte, marking the city's biggest corporate expansion in recent memory. The jobs will pay an average of $165,000, double the county average.
The American job market just delivered its strongest surprise in years, adding 172,000 positions in May when economists expected barely half that number. Even better news: earlier spring numbers were revised upward, showing the economy creating over 200,000 jobs in March for the first time since early 2024.
Four Okanagan companies just secured provincial funding that will create over 100 new jobs while helping homegrown businesses reach more customers. From recycled rubber flooring to custom trailers, these manufacturers are expanding with support from BC's Manufacturing Jobs Fund.
Pennsylvania just reached a historic employment milestone with over 6.2 million nonfarm jobs, the highest number ever recorded in the state. Despite a slight uptick in unemployment to 4.3%, the commonwealth added nearly 18,000 jobs in January alone, led by strong growth in healthcare and education.
American employers defied expectations by adding 115,000 jobs in April, nearly double what experts predicted amid a global energy crisis. The resilient job market shows the economy staying strong even as gas prices surge past $4.50 per gallon.
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