> ## 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› ๏ธ Skills and Workforce #52 - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/skills-and-workforce-52/ - Published: 2025-11-03T12:30:25.000Z - Updated: 2025-11-03T12:30:24.000Z - Description: QS Skills newsletter explores global labor trends, reskilling initiatives, and workforce gaps across impact sectors. Dive into the latest insights on Green Skills, Advanced Manufacturing, AI and Digital, and Health Skills. - Author: QS - Tags: Skills & Workforce ๐Ÿ“Š ****Want to get more insights, but on a chart?** ****Subscribe to our** [****Chart of the Day newsletter**](https://newsletters.qs.com/tag/charts/) **Hello ๐Ÿ‘‹** Global labor market dynamics over the week reflect both structural adjustments and economic divergence. Amazon is laying off [14,000](https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/amazon-layoffs-14000-corporate-employees-citing-ai-1236563297/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) corporate employees as part of AI restructuring efforts, while in the US, General Motors cut down its workforce by over [3,330](https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/10/30/hhsy-o30.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) employees due to slowing EV demand. Meanwhile, Singapore, despite global recessionary pressures, experienced rapid labor market growth, adding up to [24,800](https://www.straitstimes.com/business/singapore-employment-growth-more-than-doubles-from-previous-quarter-retrenchments-stay-stable?ref=newsletters.qs.com) jobs in the third quarter of 2025. Workforce development initiatives continue to accelerate across key sectors. In Green Skills, Pearson-CEWD [expanded](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/pearson-collaborates-with-the-center-for-energy-workforce-development-expanding-opportunities-for-its-students?ref=newsletters.qs.com) US energy training, Oman Cables launched a [Sustainability Academy](https://omanet.om/en/news/economy/oman-cables-sustainability-academy-launch/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), and Vietnam [opened](https://fuelcellsworks.com/2025/10/28/green-hydrogen/vietnam-launches-national-green-hydrogen-hub-at-german-vietnamese-university?ref=newsletters.qs.com) a Green Hydrogen Hub. In advanced manufacturing, ASTM and CECIMO advanced global standards for [additive manufacturing training](https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/u-s-and-europe-join-forces-to-align-3d-printing-standards-and-workforce-development-245528/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), UAFS invested [$5.7M](https://www.swtimes.com/story/news/2025/10/28/new-robotics-lab-to-propel-uafs-to-forefront-of-workforce-training-innovation/86946489007/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in robotics and automation labs, and Auburn launched the [NextFlex Alabama Node](https://www.eng.auburn.edu/news/2025/10/nextlex-auburn-anounce-alabama-node.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) for hybrid electronics research. In digital skills, Pakistan trains [200,000](https://www.phoneworld.com.pk/pakistan-digital-transformation-2025-gains-momentum-with-new-ignite-programs/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) youth, Ho Chi Minh City educates [2M](https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hcmc-to-provide-ai-education-for-2-million-citizens-by-2030-2456977.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) citizens in AI, and Microsoft [upskills](https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia/2025/10/29/announcing-new-digital-skills-programme-for-west-aucklands-creative-sector/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) New Zealandโ€™s creative sector. In healthcare, US grants include [$4M](https://www.knoe.com/2025/10/30/4m-grant-expands-maternal-care-south-arkansas/?outputType=amp&ref=newsletters.qs.com) in Arkansas to train midwives, [$12.1M](https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/12-1-million-grant-works-to-support-health-care-in-rural-kansas/amp/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in Kansas to support rural clinicians, and Marylandโ€™s FutureCare facility to create [200](https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pages/Governor-Moore-Promotes-Health-Care-Workforce-Development-with-New-FutureCare-Annapolis-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Facility.aspx?ref=newsletters.qs.com) jobs and expand clinical workforce capacity. Thanks for reading! [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## Global Labor Market Trends ๐Ÿ’ผ **Amazon To Lay Off 14,000 Corporate Employees**. Amazon announces [layoffs](https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/amazon-layoffs-14000-corporate-employees-citing-ai-1236563297/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) impacting 14,000 white-collar roles as part of restructuring efforts. The move integrates AI-driven efficiency measures and cost optimization despite sustained profitability, reflecting a broader corporate trend toward automation and cloud-focused investments across major technology firms. ๐ŸŒ† **Singapore Experiences Rapid Labor Market Growth**. Singapore adds [24,800 jobs](https://www.straitstimes.com/business/singapore-employment-growth-more-than-doubles-from-previous-quarter-retrenchments-stay-stable?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in Q3 2025, marking robust employment growth as retrenchments remain stable at 3,500\. Despite a slight rise in unemployment, hiring sentiment stays positive, though wage growth is expected to moderate in line with slower economic expansion. โš™๏ธ **General Motors Cuts Over 3,300 Jobs Amid EV Demand Slowdown.** General Motors reduces more than [3,300 positions](https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/10/30/hhsy-o30.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) due to weakening EV demand and shifting policy conditions. The decision signals continued workforce realignment in the automotive sector as firms balance automation, efficiency, and long-term strategies for sustainable electric mobility. --- ## Green Skills โšก **Pearson and CEWD Expand Energy Workforce Pathways.** Pearson partnered with the Center for [Energy Workforce Development](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/pearson-collaborates-with-the-center-for-energy-workforce-development-expanding-opportunities-for-its-students?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to connect students with careers in the energy industry, integrate workforce-aligned training, and broaden access to certifications and apprenticeships supporting the power, utilities, and renewable energy sectors across the US. ๐ŸŒฑ **Oman Cables Launches Sustainability Academy to** **Foster Green Skills.** Oman Cables Industry established the [Sustainability Academy](https://omanet.om/en/news/economy/oman-cables-sustainability-academy-launch/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to educate employees and partners in renewable energy, circular economy, and sustainable manufacturing practices, aligning with Oman Vision 2040 and national objectives for developing a green workforce and promoting responsible industrial growth. ๐ŸŒฟ **Vietnam Launches National Green Hydrogen Hub at** **VGU.** Vietnam inaugurated the [Green Hydrogen Hub](https://fuelcellsworks.com/2025/10/28/green-hydrogen/vietnam-launches-national-green-hydrogen-hub-at-german-vietnamese-university?ref=newsletters.qs.com) at the Vietnamese-German University in Binh Duong to train a skilled hydrogen workforce, showcase advanced technologies, and connect industry, researchers, and policymakers, fostering collaboration across the nationโ€™s emerging hydrogen ecosystem. --- ## Advanced Manufacturing Skills ๐ŸŒ **ASTM and CECIMO Collaborate to Enhance Global Additive Manufacturing.** ASTM International and AM Europe (CECIMO) signed an [MoU](https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/u-s-and-europe-join-forces-to-align-3d-printing-standards-and-workforce-development-245528/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to standardize practices, improve certification, and develop workforce training, encouraging knowledge sharing among industry, government, and academia, and boosting international cooperation in aerospace, medical, energy, and defense additive manufacturing sectors. โšก **Auburn University launches the NextFlex Alabama Node** **to advance hybrid electronics.** Partnering with NextFlex and Alabama, Auburn University established the [Alabama Node](https://www.eng.auburn.edu/news/2025/10/nextlex-auburn-anounce-alabama-node.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) as a center for research, workforce development, and industry adoption of hybrid electronics. This initiative aims to strengthen automotive, aerospace, and defense manufacturing while boosting US competitiveness in advanced electronics. ๐Ÿค– **UAFS Expands Advanced Manufacturing Lab With Robotics and Automation.** The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith invested [$5.7M](https://www.swtimes.com/story/news/2025/10/28/new-robotics-lab-to-propel-uafs-to-forefront-of-workforce-training-innovation/86946489007/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in grant-funded FAS-200 assembly systems and ABB Cobot FlexTrainers, added new additive manufacturing and materials testing equipment, and plans further Industry 4.0 upgrades, giving students hands-on experience with advanced smart manufacturing technologies. --- ## AI & Digital Skills ๐ŸŽ“ **Ho Chi Minh City Aims to Educate Two Million Citizens in AI by 2030.** Ho Chi Minh City approved a comprehensive AI education strategy for its residents. The plan will integrate AI into school curricula and offer [public training programs](https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hcmc-to-provide-ai-education-for-2-million-citizens-by-2030-2456977.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to develop a skilled workforce for the city's expanding digital economy. ๐ŸŒ **Pakistan Launches New Digital Transformation Programs for 2025**. The Ignite National Technology Fund is launching new digital skills and startup support programs. The initiatives aim to boost IT exports, train over [200,000](https://www.phoneworld.com.pk/pakistan-digital-transformation-2025-gains-momentum-with-new-ignite-programs/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) youth in digital freelancing, and fund 500 new tech startups to accelerate Pakistan's digital economy. ๐Ÿ’ป **Microsoft Funds New Digital Skills Program for West Auckland's Creative Sector**. Microsoft New Zealand is partnering with local organizations to launch a [digital upskilling program](https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia/2025/10/29/announcing-new-digital-skills-programme-for-west-aucklands-creative-sector/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). It will provide the creative sector in West Auckland with training in AI, cloud technology, and digital tools to enhance their businesses and career opportunities. --- ## Health Skills **๐ŸŒพ Kansas Deploys $12.1M Grant to Support Rural Healthcare Workforce.** A new [$12.1M ](https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/12-1-million-grant-works-to-support-health-care-in-rural-kansas/amp/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)federal grant will fund programs to train and support healthcare professionals in rural Kansas. The initiative focuses on clinical rotations and training for nurses, medical assistants, and behavioral health staff to address local shortages. ๐Ÿคฐ **$4M Grant Expands Maternal Care in Rural South Arkansas**. A new [$4M](https://www.knoe.com/2025/10/30/4m-grant-expands-maternal-care-south-arkansas/?outputType=amp&ref=newsletters.qs.com) federal grant will fund a program to train and certify nurse midwives and doulas in rural South Arkansas. The initiative aims to tackle the maternal health crisis and reduce mortality rates in underserved counties. ๐Ÿฅ **Maryland Governor Invests in Healthcare Workforce Development**. Governor Wes Moore announced a new FutureCare facility in Annapolis to address the state's healthcare staffing shortage. The initiative will create over [200 jobs](https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pages/Governor-Moore-Promotes-Health-Care-Workforce-Development-with-New-FutureCare-Annapolis-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Facility.aspx?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and provide clinical training for nursing and rehabilitation professionals. --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or suggestions? 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