💻 Global Efforts to Skill for AI Jobs.
AI and digital skills are pivotal drivers of the global skills economy—and this week, several initiatives advanced efforts to equip individuals with essential AI skills.
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HolonIQ is gearing up for Global Skills Week on March 24 – 28, 2025 in Washington, D.C., which will highlight AI and digital skills as pivotal drivers of the global skills economy—and recently, several initiatives advanced efforts to equip individuals with essential AI skills. Microsoft has expanded its AI training programs with a new initiative in Poland, targeting the upskilling of 1 million people by 2025. Nvidia is investing in Indonesia, including plans to establish an AI-focused school in Central Java to boost workforce readiness. Amazon has committed $100M to address inequalities in tech education, providing education nonprofits with access to AWS solutions to expand AI and cloud computing learning opportunities. Additionally, Skill Hire has launched an AI-driven recruitment platform that combines talent matching with upskilling pathways to address talent shortages in markets like the US, Canada, and Bangladesh.
As employers and institutions worldwide focus on closing the technology skills gap, HolonIQ’s research team has compiled a comprehensive list of organizations in tech upskilling to help map the market. If you’re a customer, explore the list on the platform or reach out to us for a demo.
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💪 Power Moves
🌍 Flywire and Blackbaud partnered to streamline tuition payments for international students in US K-12 schools. Flywire has become a preferred payment option within Blackbaud's platform, simplifying currency conversion and offering secure online transactions.
📚 Element451 has raised $175M from investment firm PSG to meet the demand for its HigherEd-focused, AI-powered student engagement solution.
🎖️ 2U is transitioning away from traditional boot camps in favor of shorter, more flexible micro-credentials, shifting to better align with current industry needs and provide learners with in-demand technical skills.
🗣️ IDP Education has launched its IELTS test delivery in China, aiming to capture a significant portion of the language testing market.
💰 Funding
💸 General Atlantic, a private equity firm, has acquired LTG, a corporate training tool provider, for $1B as LTG struggles to navigate the rise of AI and reduced demand for custom content.
📚 Element451 has raised $175M from investment firm PSG to meet the demand for its HigherEd focused, AI-powered student engagement solution.
🩺 Perdoceo Education, a higher education provider, has acquired the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences for $138M, aiming to expand its healthcare academic offerings.
👨🏻💼 CoachHub, a US-based digital coaching platform, received $40M to integrate technology with a human-centered approach.
💻 Coding Giants, a Polish digital education platform, has raised $9M to expand into the US market and offer coding skills courses for children and teens.
👩🏻🏫 Aanaab, a teacher development solution from the MENA region, has raised $7M since its June fundraising round to expand operations.
🤖 Teachy, a Brazil-based AI-powered instructional support platform, raised $7M to scale its services to improve educational outcomes in underdeveloped regions.
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