π 1M Qualified in Engineering. 3x More Hydropower Plants. Healthcare Jobs Up 20%.
Chart of the Day #278 looks at Educational Qualifications in Finland, Hydropower in the UK, and Healthcare Jobs.
Konnichiwa πΈ
Anthropic releases a dataset that provides insight into how AI is influencing labour market. UK Auto Industry Invests Millions in Workforce Training for EV Shift. DBI, SBTS Group to create 50,000 jobs, upskill 5M Nigerian youth by 2030. ArcelorMittal to Invest $1.2B in Alabama Plant for Electrical Steel Production. IIT Roorkee announced an 11-month PG Certificate Program in Agentic AI to upskill engineers.
Navneet Education Ltd launched a custom AI platform to assist teachers in lesson planning with interactive tools. The UK government has announced reforms to increase the apprenticeship opportunities by 10K. Nigeria has launched a program to enhance digital literacy among federal civil servants to improve their proficiency in digital technologies.
Today's Topics
π Higher Education. 1M qualified in engineering in Finland
π Hydropower. 3x more hydropower plants in the UK
π§ββοΈ Healthcare. Health and social assistance jobs up 5% YoY
Thanks for reading!
Not a subscriber yet?
π 1M Qualified in Engineering in Finland
In 2021, Finland's workforce highlighted strengths in engineering 919K, business 584K, and health 543K, while ICT 133K and natural sciences 58K had fewer graduates. Government initiatives, like policies for the digitalization of education and training until 2027, and investments in basic skills, are aimed at addressing these gaps and promoting digital transformation. These efforts align with broader goals under programs like the Right to Learn RtL and the roadmap for Agenda 2030, focusing on learning for sustainability.
π 3x More Hydropower Plants in the UK
The UK's hydropower generation sites surged from 292 in 2003 to 1,576 in 2021, peaking between 2009-2016, before stabilizing, indicating a mature sector. This trend aligns with the UK's renewable energy strategy, emphasizing wind and solar, and its commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050. Government initiatives, like investment schemes for long-duration electricity storage (LDES) technologies, including pumped storage hydropower, aim to enhance energy security and utilize surplus renewable energy.
π§ββοΈ Health and Social Assistance Jobs Up 5% YoY
Job openings in health and social assistance rose 64% between 2020 and 2024, far exceeding the 27% overall growth, driven by workforce shortages and aging populations. Governments responded with initiatives like Canadaβs $5B healthcare expansion training 50 physicians annually, the UKβs Care Workforce Strategy certifying 37K workers, US residency program expansions, and Indiaβs Ayushman Bharat upgrading 1.5M clinics. Prioritizing international recruitment and expanded roles for nurses and physician assistants, challenges persist with a projected 2.3% annual growth in high-need regions.
Like getting this newsletter? Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts
Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!
Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? Let us know at hello@holoniq.com