> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🎓>15% US Workers Have Bachelor's Degrees. >15% More Investment Into Solar PV. 5% Global Quantum Funding for EU. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/15-us-workers-have-bachelors-degrees-15-more-investment-into-solar-pv-5-global-quantum-funding-for-eu/ - Published: 2025-06-19T11:30:07.000Z - Updated: 2025-06-25T11:22:51.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #370 Looks at US Labor Force Education, Investment Into Solar PV, and Quantum Funding in the EU. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts ✉️ Four New Skills Newsletters! [****AI & Digital Skills**](https://newsletters.qs.com/tag/ai-digital-skills/)****,** [****Advanced Manufacturing**](https://newsletters.qs.com/tag/advanced-manufacturing/)****,** [****Green Skills**](https://newsletters.qs.com/tag/green-skills/), and [****Health Skills**](https://newsletters.qs.com/tag/health-skills/) [**Xin chào**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnamese%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Vietnamese%20%28Vietnamese%3A%20ti%E1%BA%BFng%20Vi%E1%BB%87t%29,of%20the%20Austroasiatic%20family%20combined.) **🍜** KWSG confirms that they will continue to strengthen, invest in [health sector](https://businessday.ng/news/article/we-will-continue-to-strengthen-invest-in-health-sector-kwsg/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Otto Aviation investing [$430M](https://www.manufacturingdive.com/news/otto-aviation-establish-430m-plant-jacksonville-florida-phantom-3500/750956/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in advanced manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, creating over 389 Jobs. Germany invests $50M in [renewable energy workforce training](https://vietnamnews.vn/economy/1719782/germany-invests-50-million-in-renewable-energy-workforce-training-in-viet-nam.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in Việt Nam. EDB, US aerospace giant RTX sign MOU to invest, partner in [AI and skills development](https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/edb-us-aerospace-giant-rtx-sign-mou-invest-partner-ai-and-skills-development?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Simplilearn launched an[ AI career coach](https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/education/3462137-revolutionizing-career-guidance-introducing-simplimentor-gpt?ref=newsletters.qs.com), SimpliMentor GPT. The US has resumed [student visa](https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/business/3463155-us-resumes-student-visa-applications?ref=newsletters.qs.com) processing after a temporary suspension, enabling international students to pursue studies in America. [Efekta ](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/efekta-launch-worlds-largest-ai-learning-trial-302485449.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com)launches world's largest AI tutor rollout, reaching 4M Latin American students and teachers. ### Today's Topics 🎓 **Higher Education.** \>15% of US labor force have bachelor’s degrees 🍃 **Green Skills.** \>15% more investment into Solar PV than other technologies🏭 **Advanced Manufacturing.** Only 5% of global quantum funding for EU companies Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 🎓 >15% of US Labor Force Have Bachelor’s Degrees [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXexo0JODrykQfDJzakq8ybWg_aHGgzbCs1KYz3yd0hSes3NIOBp8Lbz5R4AlLW_TNxIj8F4olhTgzmKUk_h0gsLqhNIzXOasxVH9qHf2cDlABjP0jVSoytdueyEBUPnytzX8Gmf?key=SLfKkw7u7h9WbVlU_XmNRw)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHO2F5KHF2XPYNYQPXV/Credentials-of-value-share-in-the-US%252C-2023?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In the US, Bachelor's and Graduate Degrees represent 18% and 13.2% of credential value share respectively, with [short-term credentials at 7.7%](https://www.dallasfed.org/cd/communities/2024/2402?ref=newsletters.qs.com), indicating a growing demand for certified qualifications, driven by a competitive labor market. The US targets 75% of its workforce to [attain any form credential by 2040](https://www.luminafoundation.org/our-work/75x2040/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ,a share that only amounts to 44.1% at present. Employers prioritize these credentials, as specialized education provides an advantage amidst diversifying fields. However the [rising costs of higher education in the US poses](https://www.universityherald.com/articles/79617/20250428/university-tuition-increases-rising-costs-strain-students-nationwide.htm?ref=newsletters.qs.com) a challenge towards achieving this target. ## 🍃 >15% More Investment Into Solar PV Than Other Technologies [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf_lSpKFaB7RxQ-gt1hsScLSWzFPNLqiaJmnmv_PvSiuKe4IX_V1yhc6_fLzm5Em54BXH1YvUm3nbfCkQahE8HzOZf0UdAsAnRv7ZIKUDuE_Q5Up4jUZbOaJBy3_JNJUDHvrmfy?key=SLfKkw7u7h9WbVlU_XmNRw)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHOWJNHFV58TB5Z0ECQ?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Global solar PV investment increased from $251 billion in 2021 to $503 billion in 2024, exceeding other generation technologies by 2023\. This trend highlights a global pivot towards sustainable energy, fueled by[ attractive returns and supportive regulations](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949753125000219?ref=newsletters.qs.com). For instance, Saudi Arabia, an oil-rich nation, is investing heavily in solar farms such as [Jeddah’s Solar PV Park.](https://www.power-technology.com/marketdata/power-plant-profile-jeddah-solar-pv-park-saudi-arabia/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) This adoption is supported by initiatives ensuring [solar PV technology remains on track for 2030 investment targets,](https://www.pv-tech.org/irena-solar-pv-technology-on-track-2030-investment-targets/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) as affirmed by IRENA. ## 🏭 Only 5% of Global Quantum Funding for EU Companies [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdV9pr_aowcI5SXiHbeBjVUd1hm2Z3wAaAp9B2lGgIRcDuK0aMBtlazwfUhZTfNPDefkjle-VDPpJUeoqi2z8z_HfQEwun2qZz2_WmpFPs6AI0hIilDsYW6pkZSmI0KOraP8vECQQ?key=SLfKkw7u7h9WbVlU_XmNRw)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHA9O0X7BXFOCBV8X5X?ref=newsletters.qs.com) The USA commands 57% of global quantum funding and 27% of companies, while the EU holds 25% of companies but only 5% of funding. This disparity highlights a market gap in the EU amidst a rapidly growing quantum industry , with record investment driven by AI advancements. The [EuroPHC Joint Undertaking](https://eurohpc-ju.europa.eu/eurohpc-quantum-computers/our-quantum-computers%5Fen?ref=newsletters.qs.com) is working on delivering quantum computers to Germany, Poland, France and Czechia. The[ European Quantum Flagship,](https://qt.eu/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) initiated by the European Commission, is a key policy aiming to accelerate research and commercialization. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. 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