AI may not be killing jobs (yet), but it is changing who gets hired. While headlines focus on disruption, the real labor-market story is subtler: hiring has slowed, productivity is rising, and AI is quietly reshaping how work actually gets done.

In this episode of Breaking Job News, host Pete Newsome breaks down Vanguard’s 2026 economic outlook and the latest CompTIA Tech Jobs Report to explain what’s really happening in the job market. You’ll learn why unemployment is expected to stabilize, why tech hiring hasn’t collapsed, and how demand is shifting away from flashy AI job titles toward AI-enabled skills across everyday roles.

Pete also explains why mid-career professionals currently have the advantage, why entry-level workers are feeling the most pressure, and how skills-based hiring is opening doors in tech support, network administration, web development, and beyond. Plus, he covers the launch of the U.S. Tech Force, an ambitious federal initiative that could turn government tech roles into a serious career accelerator.

💬 What AI skill are you adding to your toolkit next?

News Articles:
1. Vanguard Economic & Market Outlook for 2026: https://corporate.vanguard.com/content/dam/corp/research/pdf/isg_vemo_2026.pdf
2. CompTIA Tech Jobs Report - December 2025: https://www.comptia.org/en-us/resources/research/tech-jobs-report/
3. OPM U.S. Tech Force Announcement: https://www.opm.gov/news/news-releases/opm-launches-us-tech-force-to-implement-president-trumps-vision-for-technology-leadership/

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