> ## 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ข US Employer-Provided Healthcare Benefits. Global Geothermal Energy Up. Copper Price Variations Globally. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/us-employer-provided-healthcare-benefits-global-geothermal-energy-up-copper-price-variations-globally/ - Published: 2025-08-22T13:45:58.000Z - Updated: 2025-08-25T05:58:13.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #416 Looks at Employer-Provided Healthcare Benefits in the US, Global Geothermal Energy, and Copper Rates. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [**ะŸั€ะธะฒั–ั‚**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **๐Ÿ‘‹** KEPCO [signs ](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10553087?ref=newsletters.qs.com)MOU with Vietnam's PVN to foster workforce for nuclear power industry. Michigan Public Health secures $1.8M to launch [Maternal & Child Health](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250812/Michigan-Public-Health-awarded-2418-million-to-address-gaps-in-maternal-and-child-health-workforce.aspx?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Center, training 75+ students annually through 2030\. [Honolulu CC](https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2025/08/07/advanced-manufacturing-training-program-at-honolulu-cc/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) opens Hawaiโ€™i's first advanced manufacturing training facility for defense and industry workforce. FSO and Microsoft partner to drive [AI skills advancement](https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia/features/fso-microsoft-skills-accelerator-ai?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in the vocational education sector. NVIDIA and the University of Florida are partnering to expand[ AI training and research.](https://www.nvidia.com/es-es/customer-stories/bringing-ai-education-to-every-college-and-discipline/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Bauchi State launches [Cybernations](https://www.nigeriastartupact.ng/bauchi-launches-cybernations-program-digital-literacy-framework/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Program and Digital Literacy Framework. Kazakhstan partnered with MIT to [introduce](https://qazinform.com/news/kazakhstan-to-introduce-ai-lessons-for-grade-1-4-students-b28e1d?ref=newsletters.qs.com) AI lessons for grades 1โ€“4. ### Today's Topics **๐Ÿข Workforce.** US employer-provided healthcare benefits **๐Ÿƒ Green Skills.** Increase in geothermal energy capacity globally ๐Ÿญ **Advanced Manufacturing.** Price variations in the global rate of copper Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## **๐Ÿซ** US Employer-Provided Healthcare Benefits [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcsJBQ_3PNN6dyFlZ3mFWUxFWbltxU67fl7rZjRS2TKbPxLq7YOpS2OeM-3h60E2ujv6_0h_MiZMg96eWBGzGQ6_4QP-nmwd3HIS680LY27UWHFNhThmG736fXLSR__gAdqPiyi7A?key=SJHKpgxeNQX2LmLMXaG4fQ)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHDMHT66ILYFU002CN5?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In March 2024, access to [employer provided healthcare benefits](https://www.irs.gov/affordable-care-act/employer-health-care-arrangements?ref=newsletters.qs.com) stood at nearly 90% for full time private industry workers but only 27% for part time staff. The gap extends across other [benefits ](https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/health-plans?ref=newsletters.qs.com)including retirement plans, disability coverage, and childcare support. Limited access leaves many part time workers financially vulnerable and reliant on public programs. The [Affordable Care Act](https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/affordable-care-act/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) continues to play a key role in expanding coverage options for those without employer sponsored benefits. ## **๐Ÿƒ** Increase in Geothermal Energy Capacity Globally [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeUTb3fGKZRNxeTdnnHXvGx-X7h9ZTHVsyJwVHpf93soFjSEiBQwVORZ2eG2sWp02vC-_nDZMhkerKAUf4Piu-tmYiIKtvCw7dEx3LmwLfotu7yvRfgOrFjS08KsrNnhmm5H233PQ?key=SJHKpgxeNQX2LmLMXaG4fQ)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHG47B2H8MGGWE7WIFT?ref=newsletters.qs.com) From 2016 to 2024, Poland recorded a 10% compounded annual growth rate in [renewable energy](https://iee.psu.edu/news/blog/transitioning-renewable-energy-challenges-and-opportunities?ref=newsletters.qs.com), highlighting a rapid shift away from fossil fuels. Overall, the data reflects a global acceleration in clean energy investment, with several countries surpassing 4โ€“5% growth annually. The [EUโ€™s REPowerEU plan ](https://commission.europa.eu/topics/energy/repowereu%5Fen?ref=newsletters.qs.com)continues to play a central role in supporting renewable energy deployment across member states. This expansion is driven by [energy security ](https://www.iea.org/reports/world-energy-outlook-2022/energy-security-in-energy-transitions?ref=newsletters.qs.com)concerns, falling technology costs, and climate commitments ## ๐ŸญPrice Variations in the Global Rate of Copper [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf6QIfvLe1Il3NU_Z3twnNILjsVS9AvF2DmAjcROor8ljNfwnBUf88sMDrPmj0kruU46m2jsGp_m8U7LsXODRw2XofiyZ705njMlET5IH7CQOiIFq6gz-vhnXRl4rE_FIJsc3gtjw?key=SJHKpgxeNQX2LmLMXaG4fQ)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH7GQULEF0HE6666WNU?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Between January 2024 and June 2025, copper prices climbed from $8,351 per metric ton, peaking above $10,000 in May 2024\. The fluctuations reflect strong demand from [renewable energy](https://www.iea.org/reports/renewables-2024/global-overview?ref=newsletters.qs.com), electric vehicles, and infrastructure projects alongside supply constraints in major producing regions. The US Department of Energy has classified copper as an [essential material ](https://www.energy.gov/cmm/what-are-critical-materials-and-critical-minerals?ref=newsletters.qs.com)for clean energy supply chains. It plays a [critical role ](https://www.dnv.com/article/the-role-of-copper-in-the-energy-transition-247342/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)in the energy transition that continues to drive long term upward pressure on prices. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&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 [qs.com.](https://www.qs.com/contact-us/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)