> ## 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. # 👶 EU Formal Childcare. US Manufacturing Jobs Up 5%. 800K Caretakers in the UK. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/eu-formal-childcare-us-manufacturing-jobs-up-5-800k-caretakers-in-the-uk/ - Published: 2025-04-18T12:24:57.000Z - Updated: 2025-04-18T12:24:56.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #326 Looks at Early Childhood Education in the EU, Manufacturing Jobs in the US, and the Number of Nurses and Midwives in the UK. - 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/) [**Hej**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 🌲 [High-tech advanced manufacturing center ](https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/high-tech-advanced-manufacturing-center-partners-with-acc-to-unveil-tesla-program/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)partners with ACC to unveil Tesla program. Victorian government seeks delivery partner for[ wind worker training centre](https://www.offshorewind.biz/2025/04/17/victorian-govt-seeks-delivery-partner-for-wind-worker-training-centre/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Coalition vows [$100M for rural healthcare](https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/coalition-vows-100-million-for-rural-healthcare?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Nokia and Ericsson sign MoUs to support [Digital Morocco 2030](https://www.capacitymedia.com/article/nokia-ericsson-mou?ref=newsletters.qs.com) strategy. Cloudforce launches nebulaONE AI platform on Microsoft Azure to enhance student learning through [custom chatbots](https://www.news-journal.com/cloudforce-launches-nebulaone-on-microsoft-azure-the-leading-ai-gateway-for-higher-education/article%5F2cb40059-8b64-5464-9b3a-cb237c143883.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com). [China](https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202504/18/WS680184bfa3104d9fd3820182.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) introduces guidelines to integrate AI into its education system. Nigeria to train [650,000](https://blueprint.ng/fg-to-empower-650000-youth-with-digital-skills-others-minister/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) youth in tech and vocational skills. ### Today's Topics 👶 **Preschool.** 40% of kids aged under 3 were in formal childcare **🏭 Advanced Manufacturing.** 5% growth in US manufacturing jobs **⚕️ Healthcare.** UK caretakers reached 800K in 2023 Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 👶 40% of Kids Aged Under 3 were in Formal Childcare [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXej5PXgwTxp6i_6DpB0wYxrNNZ2tSKqA_UJ4YWsRfRTQoDvXgoNsXVr8opo14vE0k5Nd9BRrbEX6nViKugNZgaJQATs3jd43mh315KBIknYRPx78Cqm_7SDRK3dPWqrL_g2qrw-WQ?key=O66T8xDzU5qcdBERajriufaK)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHS79DURQ51VXNVV7CL/Children-aged-less-than-3-years-in-formal-childcare-in-the-European-Union?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Between 2013 and 2023, EU formal childcare for children under 3 rose from 27% to 37.5%, despite a dip in 2020 due to the pandemic. This growth reflects EU goals like the [Barcelona Targets](https://epha.org/barcelona-targets-for-early-childhood-education-and-care-a-chance-to-create-foundations-for-lifelong-learning-and-wellbeing/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and the [2019 Council Recommendation](https://www.european-agency.org/news/new-eu-council-recommendation-high-quality-early-childhood-education-and-care-systems?ref=newsletters.qs.com), which aim for 45% childcare participation by 2030\. These policies promote early childhood development and social inclusion by expanding access to high-quality, affordable childcare, supporting parents, and fostering lifelong learning and economic growth. ## 🏭 5% Growth in US Manufacturing Jobs [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXejv3hPAKd-4fElH40WTQxHFcvieH5h29HebDSrG_AAFd6gIlYnTGMF9NyGuT_7Zlk89tDtXANJD7g42efmQghuZldc45rG5qldhb5sahNoD2Gkt7I595qHW4aP4JUw4KZzbKHpjw?key=O66T8xDzU5qcdBERajriufaK)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHX5A7WTMXWH4JFHGFS/Number-of-US-manufacturing-jobs%252C-1970-2024-%28Thousands-of-Jobs%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com) US manufacturing jobs fell from 17.3M in 1970 to 12.8M in 2024\. In response, government policies like the [American Jobs Plan](https://www.naco.org/articles/whats-american-jobs-plan?ref=newsletters.qs.com), pledging over $2 trillion in workforce infrastructure, and [the Made in America plan](https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/04/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-declares-national-emergency-to-increase-our-competitive-edge-protect-our-sovereignty-and-strengthen-our-national-and-economic-security/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), focused on limiting imports and strengthening the manufacturing sector through tariff measures. These plans aim to boost workforce income by over 5% in 2025 alone, with continued growth expected in the following years. ## ⚕️ UK Caretakers Reached 800K in 2023 [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf75ZXRq4vF8zpdDPWxP-pkqINCBrrxVH5RUS4VaLq_navomootMlpUBR6IOJXBXpYIB8vDlKuCwWm5pWd0XZAakXl88v_9RZezlIp1AtfeWJCLxyw_RsdyGetbFAXUCzfO7Oq0ug?key=O66T8xDzU5qcdBERajriufaK)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH79SRW075MBRRZCOYN/The-number-of-registered-nurses-and-midwives-in-the-UK%252C-2018-to-2023-%28Thousands%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Between 2018 and 2023, the number of registered nurses and midwives in the UK grew by 15%, from 693,614 to 797,928, with the largest increase in 2023 (+34,406). This growth reflects rising healthcare demand and government initiatives such as the [NHS Long Term Workforce Plan](https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-long-term-workforce-plan/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and [UK locals recruitment prioritisation](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-rules-to-prioritise-recruiting-care-workers-in-england?ref=newsletters.qs.com), which expand training opportunities and enhance international recruitment to address workforce shortages and improve care across the UK. --- **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