👶 60% ECE Enrollment in AU. GenAI Exposure in UK Jobs. US Tech Manufacturing Employment.

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STMicroelectronics and GlobalFoundries launch Europe’s first advanced 300mm semiconductor backend facility. Provincial government supports hydrogen training at CNA. AVPN is introducing 49 organisations who will train APAC workers. UAE’s $600m “Beginnings Fund” is set to transform healthcare across 10 African countries 

Simplilearn has partnered with Purdue University Online, AWS, and Microsoft Azure to offer Cloud Computing and DevOps certification program. Amazon will invest $4B in a new cloud region in Chile to expand its global reach. UK shortens postgraduate teaching apprenticeships from 12 to 9 months.

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👶 Preschool. >60% ECE net enrollment in Australia
🤖 Artificial Intelligence. Only 30% of the UK workforce exposed to GenAI
🏭 Advanced Manufacturing. US tech manufacturing unemployment rate falls to 2.5%

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👶 >60% ECE Net Enrollment in Australia

Australia’s early childhood education net enrollment rate rose from nearly 50% in 2013 to over 60% in 2022, reflecting improved preschool participation. This growth is supported by government policies like the National Partnership Agreements on Universal Access to Early Childhood Education, ensuring widespread preschool availability, and the National Quality Framework (NQF), which maintains high education and care standards. These policies aim to provide all children with quality early learning opportunities and support family engagement.

🤖 Only 30% of the UK Workforce Exposed to GenAI

In 2023, only 30% of the UK population was exposed to generative AI, with exposure in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and South West England remaining below that level. The government is addressing this through the National AI Strategy, which boosts skills and innovation, and the AI Opportunities Action Plan, which expands supercomputing and establishes AI Growth Zones to support regional and economic development.

🏭 US Tech Manufacturing Unemployment Rate Falls to 2.5%

The US computer and electronic manufacturing sector’s unemployment rate stayed around 2.5% from January to April 2025, despite a February rise of over 3% amid slight job losses and economic uncertainty. This stability is supported by government initiatives like the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, boosting semiconductor production and jobs, and the AI regulation framework, promoting advanced technology integration. These policies aim to strengthen domestic manufacturing, create jobs, and enhance sector competitiveness.

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