> ## 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. # ๐ŸŽ“ >50% of AI Master's were English-Taught. EU Manufacturing Skills Gap. Fewer Mining and Logging Workers. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/50-of-ai-masters-were-english-taught-eu-manufacturing-skills-gap-fewer-mining-and-logging-workers/ - Published: 2025-04-24T13:05:43.000Z - Updated: 2025-04-24T13:05:42.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #330 Looks at English-Taught Master's Programs, EU's Manufacturing Skills Shortages, and the US Mining and Logging Workforce. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts โœ‰๏ธ 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/) [**Dia dhuit**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **โ˜˜๏ธ** Ascertain secures [$10M funding to transform healthcare workflows](https://evrimagaci.org/tpg/ascertain-secures-10-million-funding-to-transform-healthcare-workflows-335594?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Intel set to announce that [20% of its workforce](https://www.techradar.com/pro/intel-reportedly-set-to-announce-huge-layoffs-20-percent-of-workforce-could-be-cut?ref=newsletters.qs.com) could be cut. CS Wind to cut [Odense workforce](https://renews.biz/100178/cs-wind-to-cut-odense-workforce/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). IRSC manufacturing institute awarded $4M to train up to 1,500 students. Ontario Government Invests [$750M](https://educationnewscanada.com/article/education/category/economy/96/1136713/ontario-protecting-workers-and-jobs-by-investing-in-postsecondary-education.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in STEM Programs in universities. Trump issues [executive orders](https://www.k12dive.com/news/trump-targets-ai-school-discipline-executive-orders/746209/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) advancing AI in schools and revising discipline policies. Microsoft adds [People Skills](https://joshbersin.com/2025/04/microsoft-launches-people-skills-in-copilot-altering-the-hr-tech-market/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to Copilot and 365, boosting HR tech. ### Today's Topics **๐ŸŽ“** **Higher Education.** \>50% of AI master's programs taught in English **๐Ÿญ Advanced Manufacturing.** 30% of EU manufacturing firms face skills shortages **๐Ÿƒ Green Skills.** 30% drop in US mining & logging workers Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## ๐ŸŽ“ >50% of AI Master's Programs Taught in English [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/04/HolonIQ_AI_university_study_programs_in_English_by_education_level_2023_HCHW7GYG5BRWATXHDR95--1-.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHW7GYG5BRWATXHDR95/AI-university-study-programs-in-English-by-education-level%252C-2023?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2023, nearly 55% of AI masterโ€™s programs were English-taught, compared to 40% at bachelorโ€™s and 5% at PhD levels. Governments aim to boost international accessibility through policies like the US "[Artificial Intelligence](https://www.ed.gov/sites/ed/files/documents/ai-report/ai-report.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and the Future of Teaching and Learning" framework and the EUโ€™s "[Digital Education Action Plan](https://education.ec.europa.eu/focus-topics/digital-education/action-plan?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ," which expand English-taught AI programs to attract global talent and drive innovation. ## ๐Ÿญ 30% of EU Manufacturing Firms Face Skills Shortages [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdgg0WbwCtrJP_Uyij9JA5s06QP34fA7OeWpLGHKVj648N3Cf37G6F3uqH1KW5_A_Fma64v2AT2Ma_yqTrvuDmGrnqel9FRzcPvaA4ZTdZAAD8GbYNJpTivDWL531tFRmh25zeJ?key=Z4FYxINA2qxp8g1bXLiFdJrN)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH5UPKF4XMC0LWPO11B/Survey-of-Businesses-in-the-EU%253A-Current-EU-Manufacturing-Skills-Shortages%253F%252C-2023?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In the 2023 EU survey, 54% of businesses rated manufacturing skills shortages as "Significant" or "Very Significant," with 30% considering them less critical. To address this, the EU prioritizes skills development through initiatives like the [SME relief package](https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/publications/sme-relief-package%5Fen?ref=newsletters.qs.com) (2023), offering fiscal incentives and upskilling programs. The [European Year of Skills](https://www.businesseurope.eu/publications/new-survey-of-european-companies-highlights-critical-labour-and-skills-shortages/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) further aligns workforce training with industry needs, focusing on digital and STEM fields to enhance competitiveness and innovation. ## ๐Ÿƒ 30% Drop in US Mining & Logging Workers [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/04/HolonIQ_Number_of_employees_in_the_US_mining_and_logging_sector_2015_2024_Thousands_of_Employees_HCH7PJGU3DAA9HOF4AHH.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH7PJGU3DAA9HOF4AHH/Number-of-employees-in-the-US-mining-and-logging-sector%252C-2015-to-2024?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In January 2024, the US mining and logging sector employed 632K workers, slightly down from 2023 but up 16% from the pandemic low of 543K in 2021\. Despite this recovery, employment remains well below the 2015 peak of 888K, due to automation and demand changes. The [Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3684?ref=newsletters.qs.com) invests in domestic mining infrastructure to support the sector, while the [Energy Communities Interagency Working Group](https://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2015/article/industry-employment-and-output-projections-to-2024.htm?ref=newsletters.qs.com) provides grants and retraining to help displaced workers. These policies promote sustainable growth and a just transition for affected communities. --- **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