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Tag: Employment

  • Republican Split on H-1B Skilled Workers?

    Republican Split on H-1B Skilled Workers?

    The BBC reports that Vivek Ramaswamy, tapped by President-Elect Trump to slash government spending, claimed American culture is to blame for employers hiring skilled foreign workers through the H-1B temporary worker visas. “Our American culture has venerated mediocrity over excellence,” Ramaswamy wrote in a long X post that argued that foreign workers improve the US economy. …

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  • Youth Unemployment in ECOWAS Countries: Growth, Declines, and Emerging Trends

    Youth Unemployment in ECOWAS Countries: Growth, Declines, and Emerging Trends

    Youth unemployment is a pressing issue across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), where populations are expanding rapidly, but job creation has struggled to keep pace. The region faces varying economic realities, with some countries experiencing growth and declines in unemployment, while emerging trends offer both challenges and opportunities for young people. Countries…

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  • Liberia’s Immigration Service Faces Major Drug-Use Challenge Among Applicants

    Liberia’s Immigration Service Faces Major Drug-Use Challenge Among Applicants

    In a recent recruitment drive, the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) encountered a significant hurdle: over 2,000 out of 9,743 applicants failed mandatory drug tests. The recruitment process, which aimed to fill 500 new positions, revealed that substance abuse remains a serious issue in the country. Applicants had to undergo rigorous vetting, including physical fitness exams,…

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