> ## 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. # 👶 Victoria Leads Preschool Workforce. Canada Led Global Health Coverage. AI-Driven Cybersecurity Grows. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/victoria-leads-preschool-workforce-canada-led-global-health-coverage-ai-driven-cybersecurity-grows/ - Published: 2026-01-12T12:30:46.000Z - Updated: 2026-01-12T12:30:45.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #517 Looks at Preschool Workforce in Australia, Global Health Coverage, and AI Usage by Businesses and Enterprises. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [**Annyeonghaseyo**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Korean%20%28South%20Korean%3A%20%ED%95%9C%EA%B5%AD%EC%96%B4%2C,North%20Korea%20and%20South%20Korea.&text=Names%20for%20the%20Korean%20language%20written%20vertically%20in%20Hangul.) **👋** Egypt is scaling nationwide [digital skills](https://cairoscene.com/Business/Egypt-Scales-Digital-Training-With-National-Telecom-Institute?ref=newsletters.qs.com) training through the National Telecommunication Institute. Local [training programs](https://www.eastalabamahealth.org/news-and-media/east-alabama-health-creates-blueprint-solving-workforce-shortages?ref=newsletters.qs.com) are solving healthcare staffing shortages. Boviet Solar [expands](https://solarquarter.com/2026/01/12/boviet-solar-expands-u-s-manufacturing-with-greenville-facilities-boosting-domestic-solar-production-and-jobs/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) US manufacturing adding jobs and boosting solar production. TVA to [upskill](https://www.el-balad.com/6819211?ref=newsletters.qs.com) nuclear energy workforce. Delaware State University has teamed up with Risepoint to [launch](https://jbhe.com/2026/01/delaware-state-university-partners-with-risepoint-to-expand-online-degree-opportunities/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) new eHBCU online degree programs. LLCC [launches](https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2026/01/10/advance-your-career-with-llccs-new-professional-development-hub/88037375007/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Professional Development Institute. Philippines’ education department plans [AI literacy training](https://www.bworldonline.com/education/2026/01/11/723422/deped-targets-ai-literacy-training-for-1-5-million-filipinos-in-2026/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) for 1.5 million learners nationwide in 2026. ### Today's Topics 👶 **Preschool.** Victoria accounted for 40% of Australia’s preschool workforce **⚕️ Health Skills.** Canada led global health coverage 🤖 **Artificial Intelligence.** About half of the businesses adopted AI for cybersecurity Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 👶 Victoria Accounted for 40% of Australia’s Preschool Workforce [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/01/data-src-image-77ec6d28-ceea-4c77-a262-27585a2c970d.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHYUAIPK8R6YUSWA9RN?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Victoria accounts for nearly 40% of Australia’s preschool workforce in 2024 out of a national total of 28K. This concentration reflects the state’s larger population,[ higher preschool participation rates](https://www.education.gov.au/early-childhood/about/preschool?ref=newsletters.qs.com), and long-standing investment in early childhood education. Preschool plays a central role in Australian family life,[ supporting school readiness ](https://childaustralia.org.au/school-readiness-or-readiness-to-learn/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)and workforce participation for parents. [Victoria’s Best Start, Best Life reforms](https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/childhood/providers/edcare/change-management-toolkit-talking-points.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) are a major investment in early childhood education, aiming to expand access, staffing, and quality across early learning services. ## **⚕️** Canada Led Global Health Coverage [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/01/data-src-image-a0da316f-1e53-4f61-83aa-8b11e27df0ca.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH1ZZXGVJDHYGMY9MDW?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Canada lead[ health coverage ](http://who.int/health-topics/universal-health-coverage?ref=newsletters.qs.com)in 2023 with a full index score of 92, ahead of other high-income economies. This reflects the strength of its publicly funded universal healthcare system, which ensures broad access to essential services with limited financial barriers. Strong primary care networks and provincial delivery systems support consistent coverage nationwide. Ongoing investments under[ Canada’s Universal Health Care](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/canada-health-care-system.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and Health Workforce initiatives aim to expand access, reduce wait times, and sustain system resilience. ## 🤖 About Half of the Businesses Adopted AI for Cybersecurity [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/01/data-src-image-8e692510-acda-4859-b855-509b52d646ed.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHYG897TXA10REPGQC7?ref=newsletters.qs.com) AI-driven cybersecurity was adopted by 50% of businesses globally in 2024, reflecting rising concern over [cyber risks ](https://www.theirm.org/what-we-say/thought-leadership/cyber-risk/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)as digital and AI systems scale across operations. As firms deploy AI across data, supply chains, and customer platforms, exposure to cyber threats has increased in parallel. AI is increasingly used to[ detect anomalies](https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/anomaly-detection?ref=newsletters.qs.com), respond to attacks in real time, and manage complex threat landscapes that exceed human capacity. This highlights cybersecurity as a foundational requirement for safe AI adoption. --- **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)