Global Scans · Education · Weekly Summary

• [New] Ministers and experts are warning that countries with growing populations and limited means must quickly adapt education for an AI-driven world reshaping jobs across the Middle East and North Africa. AGBI
• [New] More than 170 jobs in the United States are projected to face a talent shortage by 2032, with the country expected to fall short of 5.25 million workers with postsecondary education. Insurance Business
• Neo-liberal globalization has added Nepal in stepping out of its vicinity with opportunities in education, health, jobs, trade, tourism and capital flows. GorakhaPatra
• 72% of jobs will require postsecondary education or training by 2031, with 42% of all jobs requiring at least a bachelor's degree, emphasizing the importance of preparing students with the necessary academic and job skills (Carnevale et al. 2023). Public Policy Institute of California
• Connecting Americans to technical education, apprenticeships, and training in areas like coding, cybersecurity, and data analysis will help prepare the next generation of American workers for the jobs of the future. Americans for Prosperity
• OECD work adds a long-running backdrop: across member countries, about 28% of jobs sit in occupations at high risk of automation, with exposure skewed by education and task mix. Swiss Institute of Artificial Intelligence
• By 2031, 72% of jobs in the U.S. will require postsecondary education and/or training. Higher Ed Dive
• The U.S. economy is expected to add 685,000 new jobs requiring postsecondary education and training. Community College Daily
• The ITU emphasizes that internet access is an urgent development priority - digital connectivity means creating opportunities for education, jobs, and access to essential services. TS2 Space
• Investment in more efficient rail services is about more than just reducing journey times, it's about unlocking economic growth, expanding access to jobs, education and essential services, and supporting a fairer distribution of opportunity across the UK. Railway-News
• Empowering teachers and students with modern-day AI tools, continuously developing AI skills and creating economic opportunity by connecting new skills to jobs are the top priorities in U.S. AI education. Govtech
• Need for Skilled Workers: The semiconductor industry in India aims to create 1 million skilled jobs by 2030.Student Engagement: Initiatives will focus on engaging students and promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education to build a diverse talent pipeline. EDUREV.IN
• The development of a California-based clean energy supply chain in the Salton Sea region that facilitates vocational and higher education opportunities for local residents, in their pursuit of high road quality jobs in the Imperial Valley emerging clean energy sector, is a priority. CALmatters
• With 92 million jobs at risk of displacement and 170 million new roles emerging, India must urgently reform its skilling, education, and policy frameworks. Free UPSC IAS Preparation Syllabus and Materials For As
• By the mid-2030s an estimated 30% of jobs and 44% of workers with low skills and education will be at potential risk of automation. The Business Standard
• A report from Jobs and Skills Australia finds generative AI will heavily automate routine clerical jobs-while enhancing high-skilled roles in fields like healthcare, engineering, and education. TechNow
• Building on sustained investments in skills for productive jobs, Tanzania is tripling annual technical and vocational education and training enrolment to 1.5 million trainees by 2030 and incentivizing innovation in priority sectors such as digital technologies and green skills. World Bank
• As the Business-Higher Education Forum (2024) reports, 83 million jobs may be displaced by 2028, but 69 million new roles will emerge-many demanding hybrid human-AI collaboration. Yahoo Finance

Last updated: 26 October 2025