> ## 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. # πŸŽ“ 1M Qualified in Engineering. 3x More Hydropower Plants. Healthcare Jobs Up 20%. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/1m-qualified-in-engineering-3x-more-hydropower-plants-healthcare-jobs-up-20/ - Published: 2025-02-11T13:34:49.000Z - Updated: 2025-02-12T04:37:17.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #278 looks at Educational Qualifications in Finland, Hydropower in the UK, and Healthcare Jobs. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts 🌐 [Global Skills Week](https://www.holoniq.com/global-skills-week/2025-global-skills-week?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Join us in Washington, D.C. March 24-28, 2025\. Connecting the Global Skills Economy. [Register Now](https://www.holoniq.com/global-skills-week/2025-global-skills-week?ref=newsletters.qs.com) πŸ’‘ Check out our [Weekly Newsletters](https://newsletters.qs.com/) and update your subscriptions [here](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) [**Konnichiwa**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 🌸 Anthropic releases a dataset that provides insight into how [AI is influencing labour market](https://sdtimes.com/ai/anthropic-releases-dataset-that-provides-insight-into-how-ai-is-influencing-labor-market/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). UK Auto Industry Invests Millions in [Workforce Training for EV Shift](https://transportandenergy.com/2025/02/11/uk-automotive-sector-invests-in-skills-drive/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). DBI, SBTS Group to create [50,000 jobs, upskill 5M Nigerian youth](https://tribuneonlineng.com/dbi-sbts-group-to-create-50000-jobs-upskill-5-million-nigerian-youth-by-2030/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) by 2030\. ArcelorMittal to [Invest $1.2B](https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/arcelormittal-to-invest-1-2b-in-alabama-plant-for-electrical-steel-production-34428?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in Alabama Plant for Electrical Steel Production. IIT Roorkee announced an 11-month [PG Certificate Program](https://indianexpress.com/article/education/iit-roorkee-announces-pg-certificate-program-in-ai-genai-agentic-ai-ml-engineers-jee-main-2025-advanced-9829562/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in Agentic AI to [upskill engineers](https://indianexpress.com/article/education/iit-roorkee-announces-pg-certificate-program-in-ai-genai-agentic-ai-ml-engineers-jee-main-2025-advanced-9829562/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Navneet Education Ltd launched a [custom AI platform](https://my.holoniq.com/developments/HDV3RYH9GDRZHERP7TD7/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to assist teachers in lesson planning with interactive tools. The UK government has announced reforms to increase the [apprenticeship opportunities](https://my.holoniq.com/developments/HDVUL2KD2AC4IEX6SDWG/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) by 10K. Nigeria has launched a program to enhance [digital literacy](https://my.holoniq.com/developments/HDV0F91B817RH3VIUYHU/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) among federal civil servants to improve their proficiency in digital technologies. ### Today's Topics πŸŽ“ **Higher Education.** 1M qualified in engineering in Finland **🌊 Hydropower.** 3x more hydropower plants in the UK πŸ§‘β€βš•οΈ **Healthcare.** Health and social assistance jobs up 5% YoY Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## πŸŽ“ 1M Qualified in Engineering in Finland [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeR0hdpE-AgjebDMHee7nM2WiwwJgQguuFRlTvBTsFWMKHJ4AIk_BFADAZS9IF5cvMog1Hg1XR6DOakGTChdg25lQLbo83LO05I9Yrxvh7ne3TbsrMpL3Izce9yGbSmAkOLhNwH?key=qgZMOxCP2EDK4hprPJWSK-mR)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHICBL3KTHBXO672D4H/Number-of-people-with-educational-qualification-in-Finland-by-field-of-education%252C-2021%252C--%28Thousands-of-People%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2021, Finland's workforce highlighted strengths in engineering 919K, business 584K, and health 543K, while ICT 133K and natural sciences 58K had fewer graduates. Government initiatives, like policies for the [digitalization of education](https://dig.watch/resource/finlands-policies-for-the-digitalisation-of-education-and-training-until-2027?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and training until 2027, and investments in basic skills, are aimed at addressing these gaps and promoting digital transformation. These efforts align with broader goals under programs like the [Right to Learn RtL](https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/finland-s-right-to-learn-programme%5F65eff23e-en.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and the roadmap for [Agenda 2030](https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/26261VNR%5FReport%5FFinland%5F2020.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com), focusing on learning for sustainability. ## **🌊** 3x More Hydropower Plants in the UK [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXe4npren_7YWYknfslvafvwp134bLEdPoxVSMGyrlZD2UAZJm_TI6uHKv88QuowKaZg92FZ1BdgzbKkVx1AQ_UO8dBkZkjJ8mfcrqRIczbcq0wEGBt_dXMKYURXpzybjspQxMSuVw?key=qgZMOxCP2EDK4hprPJWSK-mR)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHIDCQIVOWZ8GJM8VMV/Number-of-sites-generating-electricity-from-hydropower-in-the-UK%252C-2003-2021-%28Thousands-of-Sites%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com) The UK's hydropower generation sites surged from 292 in 2003 to 1,576 in 2021, peaking between 2009-2016, before stabilizing, indicating a mature sector. This trend aligns with the UK's renewable energy strategy, emphasizing wind and solar, and its commitment to [net-zero emissions by 2050](https://www.carbonfreeeurope.org/product/net-zero-unveiled-uks-ambitions-analyzed?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=By%202050%2C%20the%20UK%20needs,government%20target%20of%2024%20GW.). Government initiatives, like [investment schemes](https://www.waterpowermagazine.com/news/uk-govt-launches-new-scheme-to-boost-renewable-energy-storage-investment/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) for long-duration electricity storage (LDES) technologies, including pumped storage hydropower, aim to enhance energy security and utilize surplus renewable energy. ## πŸ§‘β€βš•οΈ Health and Social Assistance Jobs Up 5% YoY [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcK4TzaNLiRbRuufnLy9mgtrBGO9OXxyo88JAg9Y7t6avYtl78XFIn7hlpmi6oh1fKVwuKSXPr9woYFAQzOxcQuzsqAPzDzyG8m1viind0sRB7B9Y1kafdthEGRdOUJ3FejRvVUPw?key=qgZMOxCP2EDK4hprPJWSK-mR)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHMI96Z0IHWFR0HYEOW/Cumulative-%2525-change-in-job-openings-for-health-%2526-social-assistance-vs.-all-jobs%252C-February-2020---January-2024?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Job openings in health and social assistance rose 64% between 2020 and 2024, far exceeding the 27% overall growth, driven by workforce shortages and aging populations. Governments responded with initiatives like Canada’s $5B [healthcare expansion](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/corporate/transparency/health-agreements/shared-health-priorities.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) training 50 physicians annually, the [UK’s Care Workforce Strategy](https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/partners-care-and-health/adult-social-care-workforce/workforce-planning-hub/national?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Strategy%20Steering%20Group.-,The%20aim%20of%20the%20strategy%20is%20to%20'ensure%20that%20we,Train) certifying 37K workers, US residency program expansions, and India’s [Ayushman Bharat](https://abdm.gov.in/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) upgrading 1.5M clinics. Prioritizing international recruitment and expanded roles for nurses and physician assistants, challenges persist with a projected 2.3% annual growth in high-need regions. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://webforms.pipedrive.com/f/1uMbIPRqUeVuZ31jVtKWMWIuqU2ga1nKo8aotNdGihU16zgOzuTfRMb9XfIIGmcOT?ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? Let us know at hello@holoniq.com