📚 Education & the Next-Gen Manufacturing Workforce.
AI-driven training and industry partnerships are shaping the future of advanced manufacturing workforce development. Join us for Global Skills Week and the Future of Skills & Work Forum 🇺🇸
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Advanced manufacturing is evolving rapidly, and workforce development is working to keep pace. AI-driven training, simulation tech, and industry-backed education programs are emerging as the solutions for closing skills gaps. The University of South Australia is rolling out VR-based construction training, Apple is launching a $500B investment that involves opening an academy for AI and smart manufacturing practices, and its Silicon Initiative is expanding to equip students with chip design expertise.
In Silicon Valley, a new $5.6M initiative by local colleges will provide advanced manufacturing training to 725 students, with a focus on underrepresented groups. Industry-led training programs and stronger university-private sector partnerships are becoming essential to preparing workers for automation and AI-driven manufacturing.
Join us at HolonIQ’s Future of Skills & Work forum in a few weeks—where we’ll tackle these trends head-on. Plus, our Leadership Council on Advanced Manufacturing is assembling, but space is limited. If you’re shaping the future of the workforce, now’s the time to get involved. 👇
🇺🇸 Future of Skills & Work Forum. Washington D.C. Wednesday, March 26.
Global Skills Week is where education, industry, and policy converge. Space is limited—secure your spot today and connect with top leaders driving the skills economy forward. Read the agenda & register now.
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Employment Multipliers of US Industries, 2020
The employment multiplier measures how many additional jobs are supported for each direct job in an industry. In 2020, computer storage device manufacturing had the highest multiplier at 12.2, meaning each job in this sector generated 12.2 more across the economy.
Other high-impact industries included aircraft and semiconductor manufacturing (6.7) and motor vehicle parts manufacturing (6.5), reflecting their deep supply chain effects. In contrast, sectors like warehousing (1.9) and amusement parks (1.5) had lower multipliers, indicating a more limited ripple effect. These insights help policymakers and businesses prioritize investments in job-creating industries.
💪 This Week's Power Moves
🤖 Nvidia has introduced "Signs," an AI-driven platform designed to facilitate learning American Sign Language.
🏫 Estonia collaborated with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT Edu into its national education system by September 2025.
🚀 Indonesia's GARUDA program aims to train 100k civil servants in AI skills, enhancing national resilience and expanding the talent pool with digital skills.
💰Funding
🩺 SimCare AI, a US-based healthcare simulation developer, has raised $2M to enhance its platform aimed at revolutionizing clinical training.
💡 Medly AI, a UK-based online tutoring service, raised $1.7M to expand its AI-powered personalized learning platform for GCSE ALtutoruing.
💻 Quix, an Argentinian corporate training platform, raised $350K to expand its AI-powered corporate training platform in Latin America.