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• By 2031, 72% of jobs in the United States will require a bachelor's degree or another form of postsecondary education, and 12.5 out of 18.5 million job openings will require some college education. Coursera
• Ontario's postsecondary system prepares students and job seekers with the high-quality education, skills and opportunities needed to get good jobs and provides Ontario's businesses with the skilled workforce and talent they need to thrive and prosper. Ontario.ca
• People with disabilities face many barriers to education, job opportunities, and participation in government in Nigeria. Opinion Nigeria
• From healthcare and education to transportation and manufacturing AI will transform industries, create new jobs and solve global problems. All Tech Magazine
• Massachusetts will seek to invest $20 million in a Workforce Training System that will help align child care, education, job training, and employment opportunities in Western Massachusetts' Springfield and Holyoke-two communities with predominately residents of color-through the U.S. The White House
• If Michigan wants to attract more businesses, it will need to update an antiquated education system that is designed for a different time when a high school diploma was enough for most people to get a high paying job and earn enough to provide for their family their entire working life. Yahoo News
• As Ghana strives to meet the challenges of a growing youth population, the commitment to STEM education becomes a catalyst for positive change, paving the way for a generation that will not only secure jobs but also invent and lead in a dynamic global landscape. Myjoyonline
• Victims and perpetrators are characterized by being young people who from an early age live without access to educational opportunities and quality jobs and without satisfying their basic needs such as decent housing, as they live in unsafe community environments. Dialogo Americas
• Amid national discussions on the value of higher education - and whether college is even needed to land family-sustaining jobs - a new report puts it plain and simple: nearly three-fourths of all U.S. jobs through 2031 will require postsecondary education or training. Community College Daily
• The US remains the most-preferred destination for Indian students pursuing higher education abroad for its world-class universities, diverse study programs, and opportunities for research, internships, and job placements. Economic Times
• Politicians paid little attention to the public good - such as creating more jobs and improving education and health services, especially in the eastern states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh - and learned that they could use plausible corruption charges against one another as a weapon. The Atlantic
• Not only will AI create more jobs within the tech industry (the World Economic Forum estimates it will create 97 million new roles), but it will redefine existing roles within other industries such as healthcare, marketing, and education. Forbes
• Advanced Education Supports Manitoba will increase sector interest among K-12 students by strengthening early education about mining and minerals and improving sector awareness at career and job fairs. Pitblado Law
• Nearly two thirds of workers feel they have human - centric skills which are not clear from their education or job history alone and when thinking about the future, nearly half of UK workers agree that the skills required for their job will change significantly in the next five years. HRreview | Black and White Trading Ltd
• Myanmar refugees in Delhi are facing a lot of hardship - lack of jobs, education and opportunities for children, challenges in availing healthcare and other services. ThePrint
• The United States is committed to supporting Kenya's vision for its development journey through locally led initiatives, strengthening institutions, and improving livelihoods through better education and job opportunities. State Magazine
• While South Korea is seen as a global cultural powerhouse and is known for strong semiconductor exports, domestically the younger generation is struggling, with cut-throat competition in education, fewer job opportunities and sky-high housing costs. EWN
• Living in Cambodia's cities offers many benefits, like greater access to amenities, healthcare, education, and job opportunities. arisecambodia.com
• Phnom Penh has a low cost of living but offers good job opportunities, especially in tourism, education, and business services. arisecambodia.com
• Alberta 2030: Building Skills for Jobs is a 10-year strategy for post-secondary education in Alberta that will transform the adult learning system to focus on providing the high quality education, skills and training needed for Alberta's future. Alberta.ca
• In Jordan, the United States could optimize its $1.45 billion annual Memorandum of Understanding to finance initiatives that prioritize refugee inclusion, like health, education, and job opportunities. Refugees International
• Could add $1.5 trillion to the global economy by 2030, and create millions of jobs across various sectors, such as health care, education, retail and manufacturing. Business Record
• The World Economic Forum today announced that more than 680 million people are being reached with better skills, job opportunities and education through commitments made as part of its Reskilling Revolution initiative. Modern Diplomacy

Last updated: 24 November 2024