Career and technical education teachers are increasingly turning to AI to help develop curricula, manage rapid technological advancements and ensure students are career-ready. Leah Ferguson, a graphic design teacher at The Dalles High School in Oregon, has used AI to organize lessons and align with industry standards, highlighting AI's potential to bridge the gap for teachers transitioning from other industries.

Selma High School is planning a 10-day educational trip to Germany and Italy in June 2028, aiming to expose students to global automotive industries. The itinerary includes visits to the Porsche Museum, Audi Museum and Factory, Museo Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz Museum and Factory.

A growing number of US school districts are adopting the Cambridge International Education program as an alternative to Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate. The program, originating from the University of Cambridge, offers rigorous coursework and college credit opportunities, particularly benefiting low-income and minority students.

Unpaid internships are a significant issue for college students, with about 1 million working without pay, writes Savannah Celeste Scott, a senior at the University of Georgia. Scott argues that unpaid internships are exploitative, particularly affecting low-income and marginalized students, and that legislation is needed to mandate paid internships.

Colleges are making admissions easier as the pool of 18-year-old applicants declines, with strategies such as one-click applications, waiving fees and direct admission implemented to attract students. While elite universities remain highly selective, overall acceptance rates have risen to about 60%. Pace University, for example, offers additional financial aid to prospective students who visit their campus.

The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential has awarded a $255,000 grant to the Michigan Association of State Universities to help community-college transfer students obtain associate degrees. The grant will help universities use a tracking system to monitor students' academic progress and award associate degrees when requirements are met.

Employers have gained the upper hand in the workforce, with "forever layoffs" and pressure to return to the office, according to a Glassdoor report. The report notes that employers are conducting smaller, serialized layoffs to avoid negative publicity, creating a culture of anxiety and resentment among workers. Additionally, employees who work in the office are more likely to be promoted, leading to dissatisfaction among remote and hybrid workers.

The GE Aerospace Foundation has pledged $500,000 to North Carolina's Heroes MAKE America Program to help veterans transition to civilian careers in advanced manufacturing. The initiative, announced by Gov. Josh Stein during Veterans Day events, is part of a broader effort to support the state's 600,000 veterans.