🎓 >50% of AI Master's were English-Taught. EU Manufacturing Skills Gap. Fewer Mining and Logging Workers.

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🎓 Higher Education. >50% of AI master's programs taught in English
🏭 Advanced Manufacturing. 30% of EU manufacturing firms face skills shortages
🍃 Green Skills. 30% drop in US mining & logging workers

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🎓 >50% of AI Master's Programs Taught in English

In 2023, nearly 55% of AI master’s programs were English-taught, compared to 40% at bachelor’s and 5% at PhD levels. Governments aim to boost international accessibility through policies like the US "Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning" framework and the EU’s "Digital Education Action Plan ," which expand English-taught AI programs to attract global talent and drive innovation.

🏭 30% of EU Manufacturing Firms Face Skills Shortages

In the 2023 EU survey, 54% of businesses rated manufacturing skills shortages as "Significant" or "Very Significant," with 30% considering them less critical. To address this, the EU prioritizes skills development through initiatives like the SME relief package (2023), offering fiscal incentives and upskilling programs. The European Year of Skills further aligns workforce training with industry needs, focusing on digital and STEM fields to enhance competitiveness and innovation.

🍃 30% Drop in US Mining & Logging Workers

In January 2024, the US mining and logging sector employed 632K workers, slightly down from 2023 but up 16% from the pandemic low of 543K in 2021. Despite this recovery, employment remains well below the 2015 peak of 888K, due to automation and demand changes. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act invests in domestic mining infrastructure to support the sector, while the Energy Communities Interagency Working Group provides grants and retraining to help displaced workers. These policies promote sustainable growth and a just transition for affected communities.

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