> ## 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. # 🎓 3x Morocco's Student Enrollment. Shortage of Construction Workers. AI Skills Gender Gap. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/3x-moroccos-student-enrollment-shortage-of-construction-workers-ai-skills-gender-gap/ - Published: 2025-04-04T11:30:59.000Z - Updated: 2025-04-07T12:17:10.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #316 looks at student enrollment in Morocco, Workforce shortages in Australia, and Global AI skills penetration by gender. - 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/) [**Bonjour**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=French%20is%20a%20Romance%20language,Old%20French%20and%20Middle%20French.) 🥐 [Alberta’s demand for construction workers rise,](https://edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/04/03/albertas-demand-for-construction-workers-surges-with-stronger-push-for-new-builds/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) strongly pushing for new builds. [Fujitsu & Macquarie](https://itbrief.com.au/story/fujitsu-macquarie-launch-automl-course-to-boost-ai-skills?ref=newsletters.qs.com) launch an AutoML course to boost AI skills. [BHEL Trichy](https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/msme/bhel-trichy-to-upskill-vendor-msme-workforce-to-meet-higher-standards?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to Upskill MSME Workforce. [Bipartisan support to invest $150m](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-31/federal-election-2025-flinders-university-healthcare/105118478?ref=newsletters.qs.com) for health training hub in SA. [SchoolAI](https://www.finsmes.com/2025/04/schoolai-raises-25m-in-series-a-funding.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) raised $25M series A for its AI teaching platform. [Anthropic ](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/anthropic-launches-claude-for-education-with-campus-wide-ai-access-for-higher-ed?ref=newsletters.qs.com)launched Claude for Education, an AI tool for higher education. Apple and MSU launch free [Detroit academy](https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/04/03/apple-michigan-state-university-partner-to-boost-us-manufacturing-skills?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to modernize suppliers. ### Today's Topics **🎓** **Higher Education.** 3x rise in student enrollment in Morocco **💼 Workforce.** 70% shortage of construction workers in Australia **🤖 Artificial Intelligence.** 2x AI skills gender gap Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 🎓 3x Rise in Student Enrollment in Morocco [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdZj4UyV6kfKKAgIgGXYOCBcfvmhSjWStiH-_ChEtHHtCgg6LuhnkRmjiAw-HiYy-fvR6fZ4ZxNe50GQHEV20EkKEYZWtcy4xxooTHjJSSefLI9VKM4PZF8EO7dC2rhkwvApV_C?key=KDV0NFC5Ws1YYIjD6RVVHgFx)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH86CNDOCAUHEQFVO33/Number-of-students-enrolled-in-tertiary-education-in-Morocco%252C-2000-2023-%28Millions-of-Students%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Tertiary education enrollment in Morocco increased from 295,634 in 2000 to 1.41M in 2023, reflecting national efforts to enhance workforce readiness. Aligned with Morocco’s [2015–2030 strategic vision](https://timss2023.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Morocco.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com), the government aims to diversify higher education by approving 4,000 programs by 2025\. The government also prioritizes scientific research, with [245 accredited doctoral programs](https://www.morocco24.info/2024/11/01/progress-and-goals-of-moroccos-higher-education-system-for-2025/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and 1,000 annual scholarships, aiming to modernize education and meet socio-economic needs. ## **💼** 70% Shortage of Construction Workers in Australia [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf6grB8mQe5Gc7DgFnFDa0xzAWps5qXYkD1CsDjwFbAGcpzfZ_3mVT2v2ttng6joofsfUayVrbkMvfrmDQtBOKiL2C0j8qQNFMyVHq8azigvjJnBZXlOrJ1jvAr0Iktd-sY7LRN7Q?key=KDV0NFC5Ws1YYIjD6RVVHgFx)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH6L4LM87X4IVA23Y55/Workforce-shortages-by-industry-in-Australia%252C-2024?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Australia's 2024 workforce shortages are severe in construction (69%), mining (66%), and health care (62%). These shortages stem from flat enrollments in key trades and ineffective utilization of skilled migrant talent. The government has introduced the [Skills in Demand](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Visa to address these gaps, offering clearer pathways to residency. This aligns with the [APS Workforce Strategy 2025](https://www.apsc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-03/APS%5FWorkforce%5Fstrategy.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com), aiming to enhance workforce performance and support economic growth by bridging the skills gap. ## 🤖 2x AI Skills Gender Gap [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf3vzcX3PomtUBOEqPyoYFNHTf5b1J51i_edhNV7ZnPi2prhTAyZAdbKYr0h56l6NTG-ox-JYhzVfEnp2X66vvTcYJLdKicF8LuSCfuj41wemUzHq8wMQikFG8ULhImnlXgKmMYyQ?key=KDV0NFC5Ws1YYIjD6RVVHgFx)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHCX0ODMRZ60ADVBPWN/Global-AI-skills-penetration-by-gender%252C-2016-2023?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Global AI skills penetration grew from 2016 to 2023, with male participation rising from 0.18% to 0.41% and female participation from 0.09% to 0.20%. As AI adoption expands, initiatives like UNESCO’s [EQUALS Skills Coalition](https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/new-recommendations-improve-gender-equality-digital-professions-and-eliminate-stereotypes-ai?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and [gender-sensitive AI standards](https://unu.edu/macau/blog-post/empowering-women-ai-generation-toward-advancement-sdgs?ref=newsletters.qs.com) promote inclusive growth. To close this gap, efforts focus on enhancing digital skills training, mentorship programs, and ethical AI development, ensuring broader access to AI opportunities. --- **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