> ## 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. # 🎓 75% of Female Enrollments in Ed. >50% Critical Mineral Jobs From Africa. Healthcare Drove AU's Wage Growth. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/75-of-female-enrollments-in-ed-50-critical-mineral-jobs-from-africa-healthcare-drove-aus-wage-growth/ - Published: 2025-03-03T12:30:28.000Z - Updated: 2025-03-17T05:01:21.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #292 Looks at Enrollments in Education, Employment in Critical Minerals, and Wage Growth in Australia. - 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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The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has launched a [career planning tool](https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/universal-career-planning-tool-launched-for-washingtons-k-12-students/article%5Fe1db753e-f61a-11ef-b8d2-db97891e77c3.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) for Washington's K-12 students. Illinois Governor announced a grant program to support and [expand registered apprenticeship programs](https://www.effinghamradio.com/2025/03/02/gov-pritzker-announces-new-apprenticeship-expansion-grant-program/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) statewide. Pearson and AWS partnered to deliver digital learning globally via [AWS cloud.](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/aws-and-pearson-strengthen-partnership-to-scale-ai-driven-learning-solutions?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### Today's Topics **🎓** **Higher Education.** 75% of enrollments in education were women 💎 **Critical Minerals.** \>50% of employment in critical minerals was from Africa ⚕️ **Healthcare.** Healthcare was the largest contributor to AU's wage growth Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## **🎓** 75% of Enrollments in Education Were Women [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/03/HolonIQ_Women_s_share_of_full_time_enrollments_in_Canada_by_field_of_study_2021_2022_HCHGFXERB1DIWNE1IPQJ.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHGFXERB1DIWNE1IPQJ/Women's-share-of-full-time-enrollments-in-Canada-by-field-of-study%252C-2021-2022?ref=newsletters.qs.com) During the 2021-2022 semester year in Canada, 75% of enrollments in education were women, as well as over 70% in health and nearly 70% in social sciences. However, in engineering, women made up less than 30% of enrollments. Canada's education policies aim for gender equality with a focus on STEM fields through initiatives like the Apprenticeship [Incentive Grant ](https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/apprenticeship-incentive-women-overview.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com)for Women and the "Made-in-Canada" [Athena SWAN initiative](https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2018/06/minister-of-science-launches-consultations-for-a-made-in-canada-athena-swan-initiative.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com). ## 💎 >50% of Employment in Critical Minerals Was From Africa [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdjOD0kATG8JVV85qqB2kMTBpF-H9YQ45Io3Y78vbvJwAWdpoc3utR3qT_NqV6Y-NwqiCqyotbJOGv3xDp5x7y3R90b1sq-Kb5dV0YJ6lVCiInFHwQOEYMOLMXxMsZ5rXXG7eRnfg?key=TaNghdbcbTNmdNvz0u0AR0nu)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH65Q262MOOTQSINLAM/Employment-in-critical-minerals-by-region%252C-2023?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In December 2023, Africa held the largest share of employment within critical minerals with 52%, Central and South America held the next highest share with only 17%. Many African countries have implemented [export restrictions ](https://www.globalpolicywatch.com/2024/05/african-raw-material-export-bans-protectionism-or-self-determination/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)on raw minerals to promote local processing and value addition, thereby boosting job creation and revenue, such as [Ghana's Green Minerals Policy](https://www.ndowuona.com/news-and-updates/regulatory-updates/276-energy-2024-ghana-s-green-minerals-policy?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=In%20July%202023%2C%20Cabinet%20approved,lithium%20and%20other%20green%20minerals.). Africa is likely to engage in more strategic partnerships with global powers to leverage its mineral wealth effectively. ## ⚕️ Healthcare Was the Largest Contributor to AU's Wage Growth [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf1IPxjwCgwMju-Jl2pWNHX6f0GFk482lNhgkVyokRHNNtsfDHgF6XteVg2zCBlT57FOpFeaO2LYz7_lwmuT6E-Qv2i50Oi0sCsCu5bzh_e-IRhLG0KNWN9k_XYAvONHb3mys9BjA?key=TaNghdbcbTNmdNvz0u0AR0nu)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHKJD3KPPGIW98U582T/Quarterly-contribution-to-wage-growth-in-Australia-by-industry%252C-2024?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2024, Australia's wage growth was led by health care and social assistance as the biggest contributors at 0.09%. Accommodation and food services contributed the least with 0.01% growth. The government aims to boost wages through initiatives like the [Fair Work Legislation Amendment Act ](https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/legislation?ref=newsletters.qs.com)and increasing the [National Minimum Wage](https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/news/minimum-wages-increase-1-july-2024?ref=newsletters.qs.com). These efforts promote job security and sustainable wage growth, aligning with broader objectives to enhance economic resilience and productivity. --- **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