🎓 15% of Business Schools Offer AI. Educational Breakdown in US Production. Portugal's Green Talent Demand Up 70%.
Chart of the Day #288 Looks at AI in Business School, Demand for Green Talent, and Advanced Manufacturing in the US.
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DBS Group, is set to reduce the size of its contract and temporary workforce by about 4,000. Penn State awarded $1.3M to boost Pennsylvania’s agricultural workforce. $10.7M in state grants to grow Tennessee’s rural healthcare workforce. Siemens and the University of Michigan offer open training on metal additive manufacturing.
Universities in Mexico are incorporating artificial intelligence into their educational programs. The Philippines launched the Education Center for AI Research aiming to drive innovation in education through AI solutions. Apple announced a $500B investment plan focused on workforce development, artificial intelligence, and manufacturing in the United States.
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🎓 Business Schools. 15% of business schools have programs on AI/GenAI
🍃 Workforce and Skills. >70% growth in demand for green talent in Portugal
🧑⚕️ Advanced Manufacturing. >60% of production workers have a high school diploma or less
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🎓 15% of Business Schools Have Programs on AI/GenAI
In 2024, 14% of global business schools created AI-focused degree programs, with the Americas and EMEA leading at 15%, and Asia Pacific at 8%. Initiatives like Latin American Artificial Intelligence Index (ILIA) assess AI readiness across 19 countries, while the US National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 fosters AI research and development. Policies emphasize AI ethics, aligning with broader strategies like the European Union's Digital Strategy, which promotes digital transformation and responsible AI use.
🍃 70% Growth in Demand for Green Talent in Portugal
Between 2023 and 2024, Portugal saw the highest growth in demand for green talent, with job postings increasing by over 70%, followed by the UK at 46% and Costa Rica at 40%. This trend reflects a global push for sustainability-focused roles, with notable increases also in Singapore and Luxembourg. Portugal's National Energy and Climate Plan (PNEC) 2030 and the UK's Climate Change Act 2008 drive this growth, supported by initiatives like Portugal's Roadmap for Carbon Neutrality 2050.
🧑⚕️ 60% of Production Workers Have a High School Diploma or Less
In US manufacturing from 2014 to 2016, 63% of production and 71% of transportation workers held high school diplomas or less, while 66% of engineering roles required bachelor's degrees or higher. Initiatives like NIST's Manufacturing Extension Partnership and the Department of Labor's Registered Apprenticeships support workforce development, enhancing skills and competitiveness in advanced manufacturing.
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