💼 2x Rise in Workplace Learning. +40% French Wind Energy Workforce. Japan’s Aerospace Workforce.

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💼 Workforce Training. 2x rise in workplace learning hours
💨 Wind Energy. 40% rise in French wind energy workforce
✈️ Aerospace. Japan’s aerospace workforce fell over 25%

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💼 2x Rise in Workplace Learning Hours 

Between 2009 and 2019, global workplace learning hours remained steady at 31–35 per employee. In 2021, there was a surge to nearly 64 hours. This increase reflects accelerated digital transformation and upskilling efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic as organizations adapted to remote work and emerging technologies. Governments are creating policies to support skill development and employment. For example, the UK government pledged £30 million to encourage small businesses to adopt the Investors in People (IiP) standard. Other initiatives include tax incentives, subsidies for vocational training, and public-private partnerships like India's Project AMBER.

💨 40% Rise in French Wind Energy Workforce

France's wind energy workforce surged from 10K in 2013 to 31K in 2023, fueled by government policies and renewable targets. Significant growth occurred in studies, engineering, and operations, aligning with France's goal to deploy 45 GW of offshore wind by 2050. Initiatives like the EU Net Zero Industry Act aim to accelerate project development and create 20K manufacturing jobs by 2035, supported by substantial public-private investments and research into sustainable growth.

✈️ Japan’s Aerospace Workforce Fell Over 25%

Japan’s aerospace workforce fell sharply from 36,260 in 2013 to 25,530 in 2022, driven by pandemic disruptions and reduced aircraft demand. A modest recovery to 26,070 in 2023 remained below pre-pandemic levels. In response, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) facilitated 477 employee transfers to preserve supply chains and revised labor laws in 2024 to protect fixed-term workers. The Defense Buildup Program targets increased robotics investments aimed at offsetting labor shortages. Public-private partnerships focus on reskilling aging workers, with 25% nearing retirement, to stabilize the sector’s recovery.

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