📱 AI and Digital Skills #24
HolonIQ is tracking reskilling and upskilling efforts to meet the rising demand for AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity skills. As these fields evolve, continuous learning is key to staying competitive and building a future-ready workforce.
This week in AI & Digital, Microsoft announced an investment of $4B over five years to train 20 million people in AI and cloud technologies, starting from K-12 schools to colleges and nonprofits, with partnerships including OpenAI and Anthropic. Oman’s Ministry of Information is integrating AI to build a future-ready media workforce aligned with Oman Vision 2040, focusing on upskilling professionals and enhancing digital content creation. Morocco has launched an AI engineering school as part of its Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, aiming to train 100,000 youth annually and create 240,000 digital jobs by 2030.
In upskilling, Virginia’s government partnered with Google to train 10,000 residents in AI skills like machine learning and NLP, offering accessible certification programs. FedEx Express is empowering 1,500+ young Indians, especially from underserved communities, with AI, cloud, and logistics training to build a future-ready workforce. Kenya’s KEPSA and MindHYVE are collaborating on a 5-year plan to deploy artificial general intelligence (AGI) for workforce upskilling, SME digitalization, and policy innovation.
Thanks for reading!
Not a subscriber yet?
AI and Digital Labor Market Trends
💸 Microsoft Commits $4B to AI Upskilling in Education. Microsoft will invest $4 billion over five years to train 20 million people, starting in K-12 schools and extending to colleges and nonprofits, in AI and cloud technologies. Through partnerships with OpenAI, Anthropic, and others, initiatives such as Elevate Academy and a $23M National Academy for AI Instruction will train 400,000 teachers.
🏢 Oman Harnesses AI to Build a Future-Ready Media Workforce. Oman is integrating artificial intelligence into its media sector to enhance workforce skills and improve digital content creation. This initiative, led by the Ministry of Information, focuses on upskilling professionals through AI training programs and strategic collaborations. It aligns with Oman Vision 2040, aiming to ensure the nation remains competitive in the evolving digital economy.
🎓 Morocco Unveils AI Engineering School to Power Digital 2030 Goals. Morocco has launched a new AI and digital engineering school under its Digital Morocco 2030 strategy. Signed on July 4, the initiative aims to train 100,000 youth annually and generate 240,000 digital jobs by 2030. The initiative aims to train future engineers to drive innovation in sectors like healthcare, education, and public services.
More Than 40% of Biopharma Companies Have Emerging AI Capabilities
🧠 AI adoption in biopharma remains strongest in North America and Europe, with China, India, and South Korea rapidly advancing through national strategies, funding, and clinical innovation.
🧬 Generative AI, deep learning, and platforms like AlphaFold and Recursion accelerate target discovery, compound screening, and early-stage R&D timelines.
📈 Pfizer, Sanofi, and Roche expand AI biotech investments as CDO-led digital units grow and FDA, EMA engage with AI regulation.
Upskilling/Reskilling Initiatives
🤝 Virginia & Google Join Forces to Train 10,000 in AI Skills. Governor Glenn Youngkin has partnered with Google to launch an AI career initiative that will provide free or low-cost training and certification to 10,000 Virginians. The program covers machine learning, NLP, and data analysis, aiming to upskill workers across experience levels.
📦 FedEx Upskills Indian Youth for Future-Ready Jobs. FedEx Express is empowering over 1,500 young Indians, especially first-gen professionals and underserved communities, through AI, cloud, and logistics training under the NSQF. With real-world projects and mentorship, FedEx is nurturing a digital and economically independent workforce ready to thrive in India's evolving job market.
🤖 Kenya Partners with MindHYVE to Deploy AGI for Workforce & SME Growth. KEPSA and MindHYVE have launched a 5-year partnership to embed domain-specific AGI agents into Kenya’s national development efforts. These AI agents will drive upskilling, SME digitalization, and policy co-creation.The five-year plan positions Kenya as a pioneer in inclusive, purpose-driven artificial general intelligence.
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 suggestions? Let us know at hello@holoniq.com
