> ## 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. # 💼 Less Workforce Training in the US. Japan's AI Skill Migration. Advanced Manufacturing in China - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/less-workforce-training-in-the-us-japans-ai-skill-migration-advanced-manufacturing-in-china/ - Published: 2025-03-28T11:30:27.000Z - Updated: 2025-04-08T06:19:59.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #311 looks at Training Hours in Midsize US Companies, Japan’s Net AI Talent, and Share of Firms in Advanced Manufacturing. - 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/) [**Sawasdee**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 👋 SMART Technologies integrates [AI Assist ](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/smart-technologies-launches-ai-assist-in-lumio-to-save-teachers-time-302412655.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com)into its Lumio learning platform, enhancing student engagement and teacher support. Microsoft, Vodacom, and partners are offering data-free[ digital skills](https://htxt.co.za/2025/03/gauteng-microsoft-offer-data-free-digital-courses-with-certification/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) courses in Gauteng. The US State Department has lifted a freeze on [federal funding](https://thepienews.com/us-state-department-lifts-federal-funding-freeze/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) for study abroad programs. Essex Tech awarded [clean energy training grant](https://itemlive.com/2025/03/27/essex-tech-awarded-clean-energy-training-grant/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Serrala, Hg Foundation & Rotary Club partner to upskill disadvantaged [young women in generative AI](https://www.mytwintiers.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/797632226/serrala-hg-foundation-rotary-club-partner-to-upskill-young-women-from-disadvantaged-backgrounds-in-generative-ai/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). A [$5M training center](https://abcnews4.com/news/local/new-5m-training-center-in-summerville-offers-cutting-edge-training-for-nurses-hca-healthcare-south-atlantic-division-center-for-clinical-advancement-trident-summerville-colleton-medical-centers-live-oak-facilities-education-simulations?ref=newsletters.qs.com) was opened in South Carolina for nurses offering close real life simulation training for healthcare workers. ### Today's Topics **💼** **Workforce.** \>20% fall in training hours in midsize US companies **🤖 AI.** Japan reverses its trend of AI talent outflow **🏭 Advanced Manufacturing.** 45% of advanced manufacturing from China Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 💼 >20% fall in training hours in midsize US companies [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcc-zoFBG8znJ-BPWROJRZ3G8qcCq5XVu1yz7SGEdlNzi_wxELu_f-0C3LYD8vxulbbMEAExVIYn8niYP_JD59wyRVap6ZKA-6TkOd8O4s0qyWW14U8-6cjnRdUAVgAlE2sUpMOYA?key=PLniLGYn1ERL9qu955DhOqFf)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHD6NRIP7INCPVR4RSY/Hours-of-training-per-employee-in-midsize-companies-%281%252C000-to-9%252C999-employees%29-in-the-US%252C-2017-2024?ref=newsletters.qs.com) US midsize companies’ training hours fluctuated over the past decade, rebounding in 2022 due to pandemic-driven upskilling. The hours declined to 53 hours in 2024 amid economic pressures. Federal policies like [WIOA and Wagner](https://www.naswa.org/advocacy/government-relations/2025-legislative-priorities?ref=newsletters.qs.com)\-Peyser Act modernization supported employer-led training, while AI-driven platforms addressed skill gaps. However, funding instability and reliance on state initiatives, such as [Massachusetts](https://commcorp.org/header%5Fprogram/workforce-training-fund-program/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)’ Workforce Training Fund, led to uneven progress, reflecting tensions between workforce goals and economic constraints. ## **🤖** Japan Reverses Its Trend of AI Talent Outflow [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/03/HolonIQ_Net_migration_flows_per_10_000_LinkedIn_members_with_AI_skills_in_Japan_2019_2023_HCHI8XW9TE77B92H4PGF.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHI8XW9TE77B92H4PGF/Net-migration-flows-per-10%252C000-LinkedIn-members-with-AI-skills-in-Japan%252C-2019-2023?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Japan’s AI talent migration shifted from a net outflow of -0.26 per 10,000 members in 2019 to a peak inflow of 0.70 in 2020 before stabilizing between 2021 and 2023\. This aligns with Japan’s [AI Strategy 2022](https://www8.cao.go.jp/cstp/ai/aistratagy2022en.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com), which aims to train 250,000 AI professionals annually, alongside policies like the [Highly Skilled Professional Visa](https://pkalert.com/japans-highly-skilled-professional-visa/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), strengthening the AI workforce and positioning Japan as a competitive AI hub. ## **🏭** 45% of Advanced Manufacturing in China [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXe1U0HLUWAt4HfCc62g1AZXvxQextvPJ0Hp1aIlEKqfL6kjNsbcc1SvJZZs6Bh66W2ILSxI2JeU0Eu6XYXiqddLlLot8FgkZpnhmmlFM943a1QhA99-3LVyyfqR50zZTrqmGz_i6w?key=PLniLGYn1ERL9qu955DhOqFf)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHYAO9OK17R87J80HLI/Share-of-firms-in-the-advanced-manufacturing-industry-by-country%252C-2023?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2023, China led advanced manufacturing with 45% of firms, ahead of the US and the EU with 17% and 10%, respectively. This dominance is supported by policies like [Made in China 2025](https://www.isdp.eu/publication/made-china-2025/?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Summary,compete%20both%20domestically%20and%20globally.) and the [National Vocational Education Reform Plan](https://english.www.gov.cn/policies/policywatch/202301/18/content%5FWS63c76385c6d0a757729e5c5a.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=The%20reform%20of%20national%20vocational,industries%2C%20businesses%2C%20and%20schools.), which focuses on upskilling. The [CHIPS Act](https://www.cfr.org/in-brief/what-chips-act?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in the US and [EU Industrial Strategy](https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/industry/strategy%5Fen?ref=newsletters.qs.com) similarly boost workforce development, highlighting global efforts to strengthen advanced manufacturing talent. --- **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