Higher Ed

At Global Skills Week in Washington, D.C.), the Future of Skills & Work Forum unites key decision-makers driving education, workforce, and economic mobility. Expect strategic discussions, hands-on workshops, and insights from leaders making real change.

The drive to align education with workforce demands is accelerating. Institutions are reshaping their credential strategies—both degree and non-degree—by embedding them directly into career pathways.

AI’s positioned to have great impact on higher education and workforce development, while skills and talent demand grows through major investments and upskilling initiatives. Join us for Global Skills Week in Washington D.C.

AI, workforce demands, sustainability, and collaborative partnerships are driving change in the soon to be $10 trillion education market. Dive into the trends and numbers shaping education in the decades ahead.

Investors chose sustainability over scale in 2024 with total venture capital investment reaching $2.4B. Workforce upskilling solutions led global funding, closely followed by K-12. Join us for Global Skills Week in Washington D.C. March 24-28 2025.

This year's EdTech 1000, a list of the most promising EdTech startups, identifies key trends in a sector under pressure with scarce funding and intense competition from incumbents.

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.

This week’s developments underscore India’s growing prominence in international education. The IIE Open Doors report revealed that the US now hosts 1.1 million international students, with India surpassing China as the top source.

Today, HolonIQ launches the 2025 Global Education Outlook, the annual analysis of the global education economy, presenting over 180 pages of detailed market data, investment & analysis, strategic shifts and trends in education.

The UK's growing emphasis on sustainability is driving a rise in demand for green skills. UK colleges are ramping up efforts to train learners in discrete fields such as energy, sustainability and solar. The availability of these skills will be crucial for a sustainable future, globally.

Education policy-makers allocate funding to factors that support student well-being as the landscape of solutions grows to meet this demand across the K12, Higher Education and Workforce Sectors.

The push for a skilled workforce is driving higher education to focus more on career readiness, with universities forming industry partnerships and investing in EdTech. Check the newly launched 2024 LATAM EdTech 100 identifying the most promising EdTech startups in the region.