> ## 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. # πŸ€– +50% Computer Science Exams Taken. >4M Operational Industrial Robots. US Preschool Enrollment. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/50-computer-science-exams-taken-4m-operational-indu-50-computer-science-exams-taken-4m-operational-industrial-robots-us-preschool-enrollment/ - Published: 2025-03-17T11:30:15.000Z - Updated: 2025-03-18T05:19:38.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #302 Looks at 3–5 Year Olds Enrolled in School, AP Computer Science Exams, and Operational Industrial Robots. - 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/) [**Salaam**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urdu?ref=newsletters.qs.com) πŸ‘‹ Powercon Core & YCMOU partner to train [India's clean energy workforce](https://www.energetica-india.net/news/powercons-core-and-ycmou-partner-to-train-indias-clean-energy-workforce?ref=newsletters.qs.com) from May 2025\. DepEd and LinkedIn partner to upskill over [200K teachers in digital skills](https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/939063/deped-linkedin-partner-to-upskill-over-200k-teachers/story/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). [353 medical students](https://www.healthcareradius.in/features/education/medical-scholarship?ref=newsletters.qs.com) awarded $132K in scholarships & grants. [Kettering University secures $1.6M ](https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2025/03/michigan-university-awarded-16m-for-electric-vehicle-advanced-manufacturing.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com)to expand Michigan’s advanced manufacturing workforce training. RaaWee K12 Solutions released an upgraded version of its [product ](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/raawee-k12-solutions-unveils-raawee-k12-attendance-next-a-game-changer-in-combatting-chronic-absenteeism-and-truancy-302402199.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com)with new features to combat chronic absenteeism and truancy. Follett and Kortext partner to expand access to [digital learning materials](https://kortext.com/blog/news/follett-kortext-partnership/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) for college students in North America. Nigerian government launches six-month free training to equip 2M for[ digital jobs.](https://newscentral.africa/nigerias-skills-training-initiative-targets-2-million-vacancies-in-tech-sectors/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### Today's Topics **πŸ‘Ά** **Early Childhood Education.** \>80% of 3-5 year-olds enrolled in school **πŸ€– Artificial Intelligence.** \>50% rise in AP computer science exams 🏭 **Advanced Manufacturing.** \>4M operational industrial robots Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## πŸ‘Ά >80% of 3–5 Year-Olds Enrolled in School [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXe6fr8uGMhKyl8PblZa5etun9n57bVglsRNg1eGCwnHM-Z5BPtpA6mzV6OfJeA5d_Pu_3cDvcc2UyY9PSbyJxNDGsewQJBPczkkeYsW4cV2NI2UixB0K2IqPo1LVVwUm6P0wtN6LQ?key=xieJ91juFbcrHrjesNmZyMEN)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHFL6KFTGPWDQNCFUZI/Share-of-3-5-year-olds-enrolled-in-school-by-state-in-the-US%252C-2022?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2022, US preschool enrollment for 3- to 5-year-olds varied, with DC highest at 82% and Arizona lowest at 47%. To address these gaps, the US administration proposed a $200B, [10-year plan](https://foxbaltimore.com/news/nation-world/schools-200-billion-stimulus-money-students-children-federal-covid-pandemic-relief-funds-math-reading-test-scores-mental-health?ref=newsletters.qs.com) for preschool education. The[ Preschool Development Grant](https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-birth-grade-12/early-learning/preschool-development-grant-mdash-birth-through-five?ref=newsletters.qs.com) program helps states coordinate resources, ensuring low-income children access quality early education. ## πŸ€– >50% Rise in AP Computer Science Exams [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/03/HolonIQ_Number_of_AP_computer_science_exams_taken_in_the_US_2007_2022_Thousands_of_Exams_HCHDZBAXY2EJI2IL15P1.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHDZBAXY2EJI2IL15P1/Number-of-AP-computer-science-exams-taken-in-the-US%252C-2007-2022-%28Thousands-of-Exams%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com) From 2007 to 2022, AP computer science exams increased from 19K to over 200K. This growth was particularly pronounced after 2016, with exams more than tripling by 2019\. The rise in AP computer science exams aligns with initiatives like [CSforAll](https://www.csforall.org/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), launched in 2016\. State policies, such as Alabama's and Indiana's [computer science plans](https://www.ecs.org/creating-equitable-access-to-computer-science-education/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), support these efforts. The National Science Foundation contributes through programs like the [Broadening Participation in Computing Alliances](https://www.nsf.gov/cise/broadening-participation?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Broadening%20Participation%20in%20Computing%20%28BPC,and%20support%20benefits%20all%20Americans.) and the Tribal Colleges and Universities [Program](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/dcl-advancing-computer-science-education-through-nsfs-tribal/nsf23-142?ref=newsletters.qs.com). ## 🏭 >4M Operational Industrial Robots [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/03/HolonIQ_Operational_stock_of_industrial_robots_globally_2013_2023_Millions_of_Robots_HCHTMBFR705TAGCG3JR5--1-.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHTMBFR705TAGCG3JR5/Operational-stock-of-industrial-robots-worldwide%252C-2013-2023-%28Millions-of-Robots%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com) The global operational stock of industrial robots grew from 1.3M in 2013 to over 4.2M in 2023, driven by automation and technological advancements. Governments support this trend with initiatives like the [UK's industrial strategy](https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/invest-2035-the-uks-modern-industrial-strategy/invest-2035-the-uks-modern-industrial-strategy?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and the [EU's robotics strategy](https://eu-robotics.net/strategy/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), focusing on innovation and workforce adaptation. China's "[14th Five-Year Plan](https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/OTYwODcyNDY2?ref=newsletters.qs.com)" also prioritizes robotics expansion across sectors. --- **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