🎓 US Apprenticeship Growth Slows. AI Cyber Use Led by Construction. US Machinery Sector Lost 100K Jobs.
Chart of the Day #343 Looks at US Apprenticeship Growth, AI Use in Cybersecurity, and Employment in the US Machinery Sector.
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Today's Topics
🎓 Higher Education. Growth of US apprenticeships slows
🤖 Artificial Intelligence. Construction leads in AI use for cybersecurity
🏭 Advanced Manufacturing. The US machinery sector lost nearly 100K jobs
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🎓 Growth of US Apprenticeships Slows
US apprentice growth dropped from over 12% in 2018 to less than 2% in 2021 but rebounded to around 6.5% by 2024. To boost apprenticeships, the government launched the 2024 Executive Order on Scaling Registered Apprenticeships, promoting equitable access and agency collaboration, and the National Apprenticeship Act of 2023, which funds new programs and enhances diversity, aiming to rebuild a skilled, inclusive workforce.
🤖 Construction Leads in AI Use for Cybersecurity
As of April 2023, Construction led UK industries in AI use for cybersecurity, ahead of Information and Communication by over 10%. Construction projects involve large-scale, complex collaborations and valuable intellectual property, heightening the need for robust cyber defenses. The UK government supports secure AI integration through the "Code of Practice for the Cyber Security of AI" and the "AI Opportunities Action Plan," promoting innovation while safeguarding critical infrastructure and enhancing cyber resilience across industries.
🏭 US Machinery Sector Lost Nearly 100K Jobs
The US machinery manufacturing sector lost nearly 100K jobs from 2019 to 2021 due to pandemic disruptions, with 2025 employment still below 2015 levels. To address this, the government promotes innovation and workforce development through policies like the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), incentivizing clean tech investments, and the Pro-Manufacturing Policy Agenda (AEM), focusing on regulation, tax incentives, and infrastructure to revitalize the sector and boost job growth.
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