> ## 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. # 💼 60% Less Training Hours. Green Jobs Without Green Experience. >70% of AI Jobs for Experts. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/60-less-training-hours-green-jobs-without-green-experience-70-of-ai-jobs-for-experts/ - Published: 2025-04-02T11:30:42.000Z - Updated: 2025-04-07T12:17:42.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #314 Looks at Training Hours in US Companies, Green Jobs in Australia, and European Jobs Requiring AI Skills. - 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/) [**Hola**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Spanish%20%28espa%C3%B1ol%29%20or%20Castilian%20%28,the%20Iberian%20Peninsula%20of%20Europe.) 🌞 [HHS announces](https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/hhs-restructuring-doge.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) transformation to make America healthy again. Nonprofits receive a [$10M boost from Google for AI training](https://dig.watch/updates/nonprofits-receive-10-million-boost-from-google-for-ai-training?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Daimler Truck expands in Michigan, investing [$285M](https://tanktransport.com/2025/04/daimler-truck-electric-expansion/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). [Vietnam](https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-us-strengthen-higher-education-cooperation-post312627.vnp?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and the US are strengthening educational ties as student numbers grow. Collaborative Classroom launched [CC PAL](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/collaborative-classroom-announces-the-cc-pal-student-practice-app-for-foundational-skills-mastery-302417308.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com), an app for individualized, independent foundational reading practice. [OpenAI Academy](https://www.latestly.com/socially/technology/openai-academy-chatgpt-developer-launches-ai-learning-platform-for-individuals-offers-live-sessions-know-about-new-products-and-more-6752239.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com#google%5Fvignette) introduces AI learning and insights. ### Today's Topics **💼** **Workforce.** 60% fall in training hours in large US companies **🍃 Green Skills.** \>50% of AU's energy specialists lacked green experience **🤖 Artificial Intelligence.** \>70% of AI jobs in Europe require professionals Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## **💼** 60% Fall in Training Hours in Large US Companies [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXchq-BVBDw7JTn6ZnbpvsJcW3OzjFpWMDw6MGqL9nmzxuWCFNoGLWCSv1zfgam85TPMuJz-FMZLHfX9Pm72DiQ3Yvx5m-E7VtkfNHd6FG9a8SNw7kH10D1Wld2jVzDvjE26RRLMKg?key=iv8e-ZZzcF7Ap2ZWQ9IUrr0N)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHDKPDZ9ZQM5PKMHMKE/Hours-of-training-per-employee-in-large-companies-%2810%252C000-or-more-employees%29-in-the-US%252C-2017-2024?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Training hours per employee in large US companies fluctuated sharply from 2017 to 2024, peaking in 2020 due to pandemic learning adoption before dropping nearly 60% in 2024\. Federal policies like the [Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/wioa?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=The%20Workforce%20Innovation%20and%20Opportunity,compete%20in%20the%20global%20economy.) and [Bipartisan Infrastructure Law](https://www.bluegreenalliance.org/site/a-user-guide-to-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-bil/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) aim to boost workforce development, yet large firms reduced [per-learner spending](https://learnexperts.ai/blog/how-much-do-companies-spend-on-training-per-employee/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to $398 from $481 in 2024\. More AI and digital upskilling are needed as declining hours reveal gaps between corporate strategies. ## 🍃 >50% of AU’s Energy Specialists Lacked Green Experience [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfK1X7boJYVN6WtudXwa3ah_x_53BdAK2B-ifZjvf7eCtgPHFZT7lbqGGXrZ2OEkHQ_JRFnzbVz5Q46U7YuuBQuVhOU_kj1KqAOeRqjUPL9JW-uq5kMQ9T6BycExomxTriYRSNjxQ?key=iv8e-ZZzcF7Ap2ZWQ9IUrr0N)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH60IGDS3ABDFY16PSW/Green-jobs-with-the-most-opportunity-for-workers-without-prior-green-experience-in-Australia%252C-2022?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2022, 52% of energy specialist hires in Australia had no prior green experience, followed by energy managers at 26% and environmental technicians at 24%. This reflects strong entry opportunities in the green workforce. Government initiatives like the [National Skills Agreement](https://www.dewr.gov.au/national-skills-agreement?ref=newsletters.qs.com), [Net Zero Plan](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/climate-change/emissions-reduction/net-zero?ref=newsletters.qs.com), and [New Energy Apprenticeships Program](https://www.apprenticeships.gov.au/support-and-resources/new-energy-apprenticeships-program?ref=newsletters.qs.com) support this transition by funding [TAFE](https://www.tafecourses.com.au/resources/what-is-tafe/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) courses and upskilling workers to meet the growing demand for clean energy and environmental roles. ## 🤖 >70% of AI Jobs in Europe Required Professionals [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXd8rhph6iP3Q1LOfGrAXtCwcJwiERFbnPiGun6TVqOQn6keG0BcMd8WgQNxLDXIbrNUq3kkrEmaQ5f1mXssoEXmTK-0UXmX20rDABMn-4EYTbCrEw55MCJrwKPFcK4qSR_03OcoNg?key=iv8e-ZZzcF7Ap2ZWQ9IUrr0N)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHEMANQYSHM8A0O4R6K/Over-70%2525-of-Online-vacancies-requiring-AI-skills-in-selected-European-countries-were-for-professionals-%282019%25E2%2580%25932022%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2023, 73% of AI-related job postings targeted professionals, with far lower demand for managers and technicians with 9% and 8%, respectively. This reflects the growing need for advanced AI skills in high-skill roles. Initiatives like the [EU’s Pact for Skills](https://employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies-and-activities/skills-and-qualifications/working-together/pact-skills%5Fen?ref=newsletters.qs.com), the [UK’s National AI Strategy](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-ai-strategy?ref=newsletters.qs.com) support this shift by promoting upskilling, digital education, and workforce development to prepare professionals for evolving AI-driven labor market demands. --- **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