> ## 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. # ๐Ÿซ >70M Children Out of School. 20% Rise in Average Weekly Earnings. 3M Jobs Lost. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/70m-children-out-of-school-20-rise-in-average-weekly-earnings-3m-good-jobs-lost/ - Published: 2025-02-24T12:50:40.000Z - Updated: 2025-02-24T12:50:40.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #287 Looks at Children out of School, Good Jobs Lost in the US, and Average Weekly Earnings. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts ๐ŸŒ [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) ๐Ÿ’ก Check out our [Weekly Newsletters](https://newsletters.qs.com/) and update your subscriptions [here](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) [**Dia dhuit**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com) โ˜˜๏ธ MCIT launches the 'Digital Skills Framework' initiative to accelerate [digital transformation](https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/other/mcit-launches-digital-skills-framework-initiative-to-accelerate-digital-transformation-in-qatar/ar-AA1zCF4c?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in Qatar.Agriculture Giant Cargill to [lay off 5% of global workforce](https://www.aol.com/cargill-lay-off-5-global-043955655.html?guccounter=1&guce%5Freferrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce%5Freferrer%5Fsig=AQAAAGCAQ6N0g18zdZJXvBpbNG6D-%5FnXxXUJthErG3s5%5FHgXtZdfGNKq0xrdVn%5FeFdKmakenEQVtiaguOFEuiTpEhHY0CFe7RbEZd5jhSgNHC8ZhrjDtMIMymlgJs1wk9u86KYx9Oi%5FJf%5FNGCNxIyka5aojlMTSl1YJYzkWDqNrZZ%5FpA&ref=newsletters.qs.com).The NSW Government plans to invest [$34.2M in health worker housing in Northern New South Wales](https://lismoreapp.com.au/NewsStory/34-2-million-for-new-health-worker-accommodation-in-lismore-nrs/67b5bf7b923ca50b52892ea0?ref=newsletters.qs.com). [Silicon Valley colleges launch a $5.6M program](https://localnewsmatters.org/2025/02/23/silicon-valley-colleges-launch-program-to-train-next-gen-manufacturing-workers/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to train 725 manufacturing workers. IE University in Spain has partnered with OpenAI to [integrate AI tools](https://www.ie.edu/university/news-events/news/ie-university-becomes-one-first-top-universities-integrate-openai-tools-throughout-entire-academic-ecosystem/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) into its academic programs and operations. Namibox partnered with the Hisense Group to launch the[ 'Parent-Child Learning Big Screen,'](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/namibox-and-hisense-form-strategic-collaboration-to-launch-the-parent-child-learning-big-screen-creating-a-new-ecosystem-of-educational-hardware--emotional-economy-302382212.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) a smart educational tool designed for kids. Zimbabwe has announced an initiative to equip 1.5 million youths with [digital skills. ](https://www.newzimbabwe.com/zimbabwe-to-equip-1-5-million-youths-with-digital-skills/?ref=newsletters.qs.com#google%5Fvignette)The program aims to empower the country's youth with technology skills. ### Today's Topics ๐Ÿซ **K12 Education.** \>70M primary aged children out of school in 2023 ๐Ÿญ **Advanced Manufacturing.** Nearly 3M jobs lost in the US โš•๏ธ **Healthcare.** 20% rise in average weekly earnings Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## ๐Ÿซ >70M Primary Aged Children Out of School in 2023 [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXd77miYZRRy0sZKrxYUpGCMdszP4mQolC6BVuwQsN-L-UOIpDbesD_sKVbAri9m-My3pNhg_aFg6yuUU8X1W4-cQlN273kiK4fvK9518qgxybySS8-BX2LRaBfEeHFiy15BiyHH_w?key=tBprZ2J4NRTxqgEHtkaD95v5)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHRV26GZQ2W96B7O2GJ/Out-of-School-Primary-Aged-Children-by-Income%252C-2000-2023-%28Millions-of-Students%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com) From 2000 to 2023, out-of-school primary-aged children in lower-middle-income countries decreased from 81M to 32M, reflecting progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 4\. However, low-income countries still face challenges, with 25M children out of school. Initiatives like the[ Out-of-School Children Initiative](https://www.unicef.org/mena/out-school-children?ref=newsletters.qs.com) (OOSCI) and the [Global Partnership for Education](https://www.globalpartnership.org/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) aim to address barriers such as poverty and inadequate infrastructure, emphasizing the need for increased education financing and inclusive policies. ## ๐Ÿญ Nearly 3M Jobs Lost in the US [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/02/HolonIQ_Loss_of_job_for_workers_without_a_bachelor_s_degree_1991_2016_Millions_of_Jobs_HCHDC8XZ0V1AN2M1AIPE.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHDC8XZ0V1AN2M1AIPE/Loss-of-job-for-workers-without-a-bachelor%25E2%2580%2599s-degree%252C-1991-2016-%28Millions-of-Jobs%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com) From 1991 to 2016, the US lost approximately 2.75M jobs for workers without a bachelorโ€™s degree, with manufacturing accounting for 2.39M of these losses due to automation and globalization. In response, government initiatives like the [Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/wioa?ref=newsletters.qs.com) (WIOA) aim to revitalize the workforce through job-driven training programs and vocational education, ensuring that individuals have access to sustainable employment opportunities in a changing economy. ## โš•๏ธ 20% Rise in Average Weekly Earnings [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf017t6pK7vMLLEhUWk-PLLHcrt5HO2yM_6osNOnV-eHAnsbN9v39Zj92fuYZ1XsxiETWsI1ZTWBh0IuY9OdQutZwcQfOgKqQ6kPzwlkRREidYgBob4LCCuhJKHMZlaxhwVdJshgg?key=tBprZ2J4NRTxqgEHtkaD95v5)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHXCB1GK1CH5EIXGHR2/Cumulative-change-in-average-weekly-earnings%252C-2021-2024?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Average weekly earnings in elderly care facilities rose by 24.7% from 2021 to 2024, reflecting rising labor costs amid workforce shortages. Policies like the [American Rescue Plan](https://www.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/hrsa/about/news/hrsa-arp-funding-fact-sheet.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com), [Medicaid Workforce Development ](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5227925/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)Reforms, and initiatives such as AI-driven workflow automation and multi-state licensing compacts aim to address these challenges. These efforts focus on recruitment, retention, educational pathways, and leveraging technology to stabilize the healthcare workforce and improve patient care access. --- **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