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Saudi Arabia is making historic changes to empower women in the workforce, lifting the driving ban and setting ambitious goals for economic participation. The Kingdom aims to boost women's workforce participation from 22% to 30% as part of Vision 2030.
Vietnam is looking to Singapore's playbook to solve its AI skills gap, focusing on tech partnerships and inclusive training. Officials are turning insights into action to build a digital-ready workforce.
Kenya's new African Centre for Health Workforce Initiative is already showing results after just six months, bringing the country closer to quality healthcare for all. Leaders met this week to celebrate progress and plan the next phase of training more skilled health workers.
Singapore is building its quantum computing workforce through a groundbreaking partnership between Quantinuum and the Singapore Institute of Technology. Students and professionals will gain hands-on access to cutting-edge quantum tools and training.
State leaders across America are launching major initiatives to create good-paying jobs and train workers for in-demand careers. From California to New York, governors are putting workforce development at the center of their 2026 agendas.
Florida just became the nation's top state for workforce education, reaching its ambitious goal a full five years ahead of schedule. More than 818,000 students are now learning skills that lead straight to good-paying jobs.
Nearly 4 million immigrant workers drive Texas' economy forward, contributing over $225 billion in personal income each year while making up a quarter of the state's entire workforce. A new report reveals how deeply woven these workers are into the fabric of Texas communities, from construction sites to family dinner tables.
Florida A&M University achieved a stunning 97.1% first-year student retention rate, shattering national averages and proving what's possible when colleges put students first. Now they're sharing their playbook with other HBCUs at a groundbreaking summit in April.
Women in Saudi Arabia are transforming one of the world's most male-dominated industries, jumping from 17% to 35% of the workforce since 2017. From quarry floors to mega-project management, they're reshaping how construction teams collaborate and build the future.
Solar power now employs nearly half of all renewable energy workers worldwide, proving the industry isn't just good for the planet but creating millions of careers. Despite challenges, the sector continues powering a human workforce revolution alongside its energy one.
Women now make up nearly a quarter of South Korea's science and technology workforce, marking five consecutive years of growth in a field traditionally dominated by men. The latest survey shows progress across every measure, from new hires to leadership roles.
After years of planning, Ghana's capital will finally see construction begin on two flood-fighting retention ponds designed to protect vulnerable communities. The long-awaited project marks real progress in tackling Accra's devastating seasonal flooding.
Singapore Polytechnic is helping companies and workers adapt to the changing job market with a new transformation platform. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between education and evolving industry needs.
In India's Unnao district, a traditional embroidery cluster is thriving with women making up 60% of its workforce, transforming ancient zari-zardozi craft into a modern success story. A new government-supported facility is helping 35 artisans turn intricate threadwork into sustainable livelihoods.
Nearly one in four Houston residents is foreign-born, and they're not just living there—they're building it. New data reveals how immigrant workers are driving explosive growth across every major industry in America's fourth-largest city.
A Tennessee utility company is teaming up with a local university to train the next generation of quantum computing professionals. The partnership aims to fuel both economic growth and career opportunities in one of tech's hottest fields.
Rockwell Automation is powering Saudi Arabia's first car manufacturing plant with advanced software while training local workers to build electric vehicles. The partnership supports Lucid's new EV facility and the Kingdom's Vision 2030 development goals.
Vietnamese women now own nearly 3 in 10 businesses and make up almost half the national workforce, driving economic growth from factories to boardrooms. Their success is reshaping industries and setting new standards for gender equality across Asia.
A decade after launching Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has more than doubled women's workforce participation, built a mortgage industry from scratch, and transformed daily life without violence. Life expectancy jumped five years while society gained cinemas, concerts, and freedoms once unimaginable.
Elsewedy Electric is opening doors for Saudi women across engineering, tech, and factory roles as part of Vision 2030. The company now employs women in 11 different departments and plans to expand into leadership positions.
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