Employment Overview - The employment situation in Liaoning province is stable, with 281,000 new urban jobs created in the first half of the year, representing a 5.1% year-on-year increase [1] - The average disposable income for urban residents in Liaoning reached 25,128 yuan, while rural residents had an average of 13,368 yuan [1] Employment Policies and Actions - The province has implemented a series of actions under the "Spring Warmth Liao Shen" initiative to stabilize and promote employment, including reducing unemployment insurance rates and providing training and social insurance subsidies [3] - A total of 8 support plans have been launched to expand employment opportunities in key sectors such as advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and cultural tourism [3] Youth Employment - The youth demographic, particularly recent graduates, has benefited significantly from employment initiatives, with 75.5% of new job holders aged between 18 and 45 [3] - 223,000 job postings were made available for youth in the first half of the year, with starting salaries for new graduates reaching 5,500 yuan and increasing to 7,000 yuan upon full employment [3] Entrepreneurship and Job Creation - Entrepreneurship is being promoted as a means to create jobs, with 7,920 entrepreneurs supported in the first half of the year, leading to the creation of 59,000 jobs [4] - The province is focusing on creating a conducive environment for startups, including the establishment of "Street Creation Centers" [4] Income Growth Strategies - The province is enhancing income through skill development, particularly in traditional and emerging sectors, by implementing a project-based training model [6] - Efforts are being made to improve wage distribution by linking skill levels to salary, encouraging higher pay for skilled workers [7] Rural Employment Initiatives - The province is focusing on expanding employment channels for rural residents, balancing between local employment and opportunities for migrant workers [7] - A total of 248,000 unemployed individuals were assisted in finding jobs in the first half of the year, with 41,000 employment opportunities created for those facing employment difficulties [7]