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- 1Japan's foreign worker count hits record high●The number of foreign workers in Japan under the Specified Skilled Worker visa has reached a record high of 444,256, acc
Japan's Immigration Services Agency reports that the number of foreign workers in the country under the Specified Skilled Worker visa has reached a record high of 444,256. The program, created in 2019 to address severe labor shortages in sectors like caregiving, construction and agriculture, continues to expand as Japan's population ages and shrinks.
- 2Lansing Construction Science Expo connects 450 students to careers▼Lansing Construction Science Expo returns, connecting 450 students to construction careers
The Construction Science Expo has returned to Lansing, Michigan, giving around 450 students hands-on exposure to careers in the construction industry. The event links young people with trades, contractors and training programs as the sector continues to look for new workers. Local coverage highlights the expo as a way to build the next generation of construction professionals in the region.