> ## 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% of UK Teachers Unaware of GenAI. Green Job Gap in Australia. US Chemical Employment Up. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/60-of-uk-teachers-unaware-of-genai-green-job-gap-in-australia-us-chemical-employment-up/ - Published: 2025-05-02T12:15:49.000Z - Updated: 2025-05-02T12:15:48.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #336 Looks at the Teachers’ AI Barriers, Green Job Shortages in Australia, and US Chemical Manufacturing Employment. - 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.) **🌞** International Paper expands operations with [increased automation](https://www.kcrg.com/2025/05/01/international-paper-co-invests-expansion-adds-more-automation-while-also-creating-more-jobs-manufacturing/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and new manufacturing jobs. Michigan unveils a green infrastructure workforce [plan to train 5,000 by 2030](https://www.michigan.gov/leo/news/2025/05/01/statewide-infrastructure-workforce-plan-will-train-5000-new-infrastructure-workers-by-january-2030?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Truist Foundation [awards $50,000 grant](https://manninglive.com/stories/truist-foundation-grants-50000-to-expand-musc-workforce-development,134321?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to strengthen MUSC’s rural health workforce initiative. Cognizant plans to hire 20,000 fresh graduates in 2025 to enhance [AI-driven productivity](https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/cognizant-to-hire-20000-fresh-graduates-in-2025-to-boost-ai-driven-productivity?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Nigeria approved[ 11 ](https://news.band/nigeria-boosts-higher-education-with-eleven-new-private-universities/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)new private universities to expand higher education access. The UK opens Europe's first electron beam semiconductor facility with a [£4.75M ](https://www.capacitymedia.com/article/uk-opens-europes-first-e-beam-facility-in-4-75m-semiconductor-skills-push?ref=newsletters.qs.com)investment to enhance semiconductor skills. Discovery Education releases new [mental health](https://edcircuit.com/mental-health-month-2025-new-resources-for-teachers-and-students-from-discovery-education/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) resources. ### Today's Topics **🏫** **K12 Education.** Nearly 60% of teachers lack GenAI awareness in education**🍃 Green Skills.** \>25% green labor shortages in Western Australia **🏭 Advanced Manufacturing.** \>1K increase in US chemical manufacturing employment Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 🏫 Nearly 60% of Teachers Lack GenAI Awareness in Education [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/05/HolonIQ_Reasons_for_school_teachers_and_leaders_not_using_GenAI_in_their_role_in_UK_2023_HCH8MT4Y03LGLDVUOPY1.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH8MT4Y03LGLDVUOPY1/Reasons-for-school-teachers-and-leaders-not-using-GenAI-in-their-role-in-UK%252C-2023?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2023, nearly 60% of UK educators cited unfamiliarity with GenAI’s educational uses, alongside risk, tech gaps, and unawareness. The UK government addresses this through its Generative [AI in Education policy](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/generative-artificial-intelligence-in-education/generative-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-education?ref=newsletters.qs.com), guiding safe implementation, and the [Call for Evidence on Generative AI (2023)](https://consult.education.gov.uk/digital-strategy/generative-artificial-intelligence-in-education/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), which helps shape future strategies aimed at enhancing AI literacy, mitigating risks, and aligning the curriculum with technological advancements. ## 🍃 >25% Green Labor Shortages in Western Australia [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/05/HolonIQ_Green_labor_shortages_based_on_labor_market_tightness_across_Australian_regions_2022_HCH9UJF5NYUDQ9ENFAI2--2-.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH9UJF5NYUDQ9ENFAI2/Green-labor-shortages-based-on-labor-market-tightness-across-Australian-regions%252C-2022?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2022, green labor markets were tightest in Western Australia and the Northern Territory, while Victoria experienced below-average tightness. This regional disparity poses a challenge to Australia's climate goals of a 43% emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050\. The [Western Australian Green Jobs Plan](https://www.wa.gov.au/system/files/2023-05/green-jobs-plan-employment-outcomes-2020-21.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) aims to create more jobs. At the same time, the [Powering Australia Plan](https://www.aofm.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-11-28/Aust%20Govt%20CC%20Actions%20Update%20November%202022%5F1.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com), including the $20B Rewiring the Nation initiative, drives nationwide demand for green skills and jobs ## 🏭 >1K Increase in US Chemical Manufacturing Employment [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/05/HolonIQ_Number_of_US_chemical_manufacturing_employees_from_December_2024_March_2025_Thousands_of_Employees_HCHOFM3R6YFC8MWT64CO.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHOFM3R6YFC8MWT64CO/Number-of-US-chemical-manufacturing-employees-from%252C-December-2024-March-2025-%28Thousands-of-Employees%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com) US chemical manufacturing employment increased by over 1K between January and March 2025, reflecting policy efforts like the [CHIPS and Science Act](https://www.americanchemistry.com/chemistry-in-america/news-trends/blog-post/2022/chips-and-science-act-will-help-boost-us-manufacturing-and-chemical-supply-chain?ref=newsletters.qs.com), boosting domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience, and [reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act](https://www.bluegreenalliance.org/the-latest/chemical-policy-reform-creates-jobs-drives-innovation/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), promoting sustainable chemistry and innovation. These policies aim to strengthen competitiveness, create jobs, and align with environmental goals while maintaining sector stability. --- **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