> ## 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. # 💰 +50% Early Childhood Education Spend. Logistics Skill Shortages in the EU. Germany's EV Skilled Workforce. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/50-early-childhood-education-spend-logistics-skill-shortages-in-the-eu-germanys-ev-skilled-workforce-2/ - Published: 2025-02-18T14:30:13.000Z - Updated: 2025-02-24T05:44:38.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #283 looks at Early Childhood Education in Australia, Logistics Skill Shortages in the EU, and EV Skilled Workers in Germany. - 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. 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This increase highlights the[ growing recognition](https://www.pc.gov.au/ongoing/report-on-government-services/2025/child-care-education-and-training/early-childhood-education-and-care?ref=newsletters.qs.com) of ECEC's role in child development and workforce participation. Major reforms to the [child care subsidy (CCS)](https://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Federal%5FBudget%5FSummary%5FECA%5F2024-25.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) system since 2018 have significantly reduced out-of-pocket costs for families, particularly those with lower incomes or multiple children under five, further driving demand for ECEC services. ## 🍃 >15% of EU Firms Face Logistics Skill Shortages [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/02/HolonIQ_Survey_of_businesses_in_the_EU_current_EU_manufacturing_skills_shortages_2023_HCHM3Z9O5RNAVN75UTLF--1-.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHM3Z9O5RNAVN75UTLF/Survey-of-businesses-in-the-EU%253A-current-EU-manufacturing-skills-shortages%252C-2023?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2023, over 15% of businesses in the European Union reported significant logistics skill shortages, a trend that reflects[ broader labor market challenges](https://www.businesseurope.eu/publications/new-survey-european-companies-highlights-critical-labour-and-skills-shortages?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and underscores the urgent need for workforce development. This shortage is particularly pronounced among[ SMEs](https://europa.eu/eurobarometer/surveys/detail/2961?ref=newsletters.qs.com), with 54% struggling to find qualified employees. The situation aligns with the EU's initiatives, such as the EU Year of Skills, which aims to promote [upskilling and reskilling](https://www.ela.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2024-05/EURES-Shortages%5FReport-V8.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in high-demand sectors like logistics. Additionally, efforts to enhance mobility and attract skilled workers from outside the EU are being prioritized. If these initiatives succeed, they could significantly alleviate skill shortages, improve supply chain efficiency, and support regional economic growth. ## 🧠 +10% Share of EV Skilled Workers in Germany [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/02/HolonIQ_Year_over_year_growth_in_share_of_automotive_workforce_with_EV_skills_in_Germany_2020_2024_HCHKC07ZY8SXPM6UQ6PY.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHKC07ZY8SXPM6UQ6PY/Year-over-Year-growth-in-share-of-automotive-workforce-with-EV-skills-in-Germany%252C-2020-2024?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2021, the share of automotive workers in Germany possessing electric vehicle (EV) skills grew by nearly 10%, reflecting the country's[ accelerating transition](https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-carmakers-become-global-ev-market-leaders-2021-mckinsey?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to electromobility and its commitment to meeting [climate change initiatives](https://www.etui.org/sites/default/files/2022-08/The%20German%20path%20to%20electric%20mobility%20and%20its%20impacts%20on%20automotive%20production%20-%20Krzywdzinski%20et%20al..pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com). This increase aligns with substantial investments by German carmakers and their suppliers in climate-neutral research and development, as well as in upgrading manufacturing plants. As a result of this shift, [German OEMs are ahead](https://www.h2020-pillars.eu/insight%5FGreenSkillsAutomotive?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in terms of the share of workers possessing EV skills compared to the US's EV market leader. The impact of this initiative is a shift in the automotive workforce from production-focused roles supporting combustion engines to those centered around information technology (IT) and digital skills needed for EVs --- **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? 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