90 results for "jobs"
💡 SolutionsBoise State Adds $2.2B to Idaho Economy, Supports 28K Jobs
A new report reveals Boise State University generates $2.2 billion for Idaho's economy and supports one in every 45 jobs statewide. Students see a $4.20 return on every dollar invested in their education, beating average stock market returns.
🚀 InnovationSelf-Driving Trucks Log 3M Safe Miles on U.S. Highways
Autonomous trucks are already hauling real freight across Texas, Oklahoma and Georgia, racking up 3 million safe miles while tackling one of America's toughest jobs. The technology doesn't get distracted, doesn't check its phone, and might finally solve the growing truck driver shortage.
🚀 InnovationNigeria's $200M Poultry Farm to Create 350,000 Jobs
Kaduna State is launching Africa's largest poultry project that will produce nearly 3 million eggs daily and generate $450 million in annual revenue. The initiative promises to transform food security while creating hundreds of thousands of jobs across Nigeria.
🌍 Planet WinsJudge Greenlights $5B Wind Farm Off Long Island Coast
A federal judge ruled that the Empire Wind project can resume construction, protecting thousands of jobs and pushing renewable energy forward. The 60% complete wind farm was just days away from losing over $1 billion in contracts.
💡 SolutionsJobless Claims Drop Below 200K as Labor Market Stabilizes
Unemployment benefit applications fell to their lowest level in six weeks, signaling renewed strength in America's job market. The drop below 200,000 weekly claims marks a historically strong performance and suggests the five-year economic expansion remains on solid footing.
💡 SolutionsWhen Inventors Move In, Billion-Dollar Startups Follow
New research reveals a powerful pattern: for every 12 to 15 inventors who relocate to a county, one new venture-backed startup emerges. These companies don't just survive—they thrive, creating jobs and sometimes reaching billion-dollar valuations.
🌍 Planet WinsConnecticut Turns $463M Into $3B for Clean Energy
A state-run green bank just proved that smart public investment can unlock billions in private funding while creating thousands of jobs. Connecticut's model is now saving families money and cleaning the air at the same time.
🌍 Planet WinsClean Fuel Investment Set to Jump 400% by 2030
Global investment in clean fuels is projected to surge from $25 billion to over $100 billion annually by 2030, creating millions of jobs while helping countries reduce emissions. More than 25 nations have already committed to quadrupling clean fuel production by 2035.
💡 SolutionsUS-Africa Trade Deal Renewed for Another Year
The Trump administration secured a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, preserving tariff-free trade between the US and dozens of African nations. The renewal protects thousands of jobs and millions in economic activity across both continents.
💡 SolutionsOne Clean Energy Worker Cuts 3,000 Tonnes of CO₂
New research reveals a single solar installer or heat pump technician in areas facing worker shortages can prevent thousands of tonnes of carbon emissions. The finding highlights how solving workforce gaps could accelerate the fight against climate change.
🌍 Planet WinsUK Secures Record 8.4GW Offshore Wind Capacity
Britain just locked in enough new offshore wind power to energize millions of homes, marking the country's biggest clean energy auction ever. The move keeps the nation on track for its ambitious 2030 clean power goals while creating thousands of new jobs.
💡 SolutionsGhana Formalizes Scrap Metal Trade to Boost Steel Industry
Ghana is bringing its informal scrap metal business into the official economy with new regulations that promise better jobs, safer infrastructure, and growth for local steel makers. The move could transform a chaotic sector into a strategic pillar of the country's industrial future.
💡 SolutionsGermany Study: 100 Refugees Create 27 Jobs, 7 Businesses
New research from Germany shows refugees spark economic growth rather than strain it. Every 100 refugees per 10,000 residents leads to seven new businesses and 27 new jobs.
🌍 Planet WinsCanada's Largest Solar Farm Built With Indigenous Nations
Saskatchewan just locked in a 157-megawatt solar project that will be co-owned by four First Nations, creating 350 jobs and powering thousands of homes. This isn't just clean energy—it's what reconciliation looks like in action.
🌐 Global NewsSouth Carolina: Rural Towns Land 40% of $9B Investment
Small towns across South Carolina just scored their biggest economic win in 15 years, landing over $4 billion in new investments and 3,500 jobs. For the first time since 2010, rural communities are claiming nearly half of the state's massive economic growth.
🚀 InnovationLinkedIn: AI Creates 1.3M Jobs in "New-Collar" Era
Contrary to doom-filled headlines, LinkedIn's 2025 report reveals AI is creating 1.3 million new jobs globally, not killing them. The platform's data from over a billion users shows a "new-collar" workforce emerging that blends tech skills with human strengths.
💡 SolutionsTech Giants Pledge to Train 120 Million Workers by 2030
Twenty-five leading technology companies have committed to supporting over 120 million workers worldwide by 2030, ensuring people without technical backgrounds can thrive as AI reshapes the workplace. The initiative focuses on digital access, skills training, and clear pathways to future careers in response to predictions of 78 million net new jobs this decade.
🌍 Planet WinsClean Fuel Investment Set to Quadruple to $100B by 2030
Global investment in clean fuels is projected to surge from $25 billion to over $100 billion annually by 2030, creating millions of jobs while strengthening energy security. Over 25 countries have already committed to quadrupling production by 2035.
🚀 InnovationSaudi Arabia Building 12 GW Solar Factory, 2,000 Jobs
A massive solar manufacturing plant is rising in Saudi Arabia that will create 2,000 jobs and power the region's clean energy future. The facility will be one of the world's largest solar tracker factories when it opens in 2026.
🌍 Planet WinsUK Secures Record 8.4GW Wind Power to Run 12M Homes
Britain just locked in its largest ever offshore wind auction, securing enough clean energy to power over 12 million homes at prices cheaper than new gas plants. The historic deal brings £22 billion in investment and thousands of jobs while putting the country firmly on track for energy independence.
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