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• [New] The U.S. manufacturing sector alone could face as many as 1.9 million unfilled jobs by 2033 if workforce shortages persist. Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• [New] While challenges related to costs, workforce capacity, and financial sustainability remain significant, innovation and technological advancement are creating new opportunities to improve care delivery and patient outcomes across the United States. caa | Capital Analytics Associates
• [New] Investments in workforce retention and operational efficiency are expected to remain strategic priorities throughout 2026. caa | Capital Analytics Associates
• [New] Employers will need to rethink workforce planning in 2026, as artificial intelligence automates low-complexity work, reshapes entry-level roles, and raises demand for staff who can combine technical ability with human skills. Reed.com
• [New] As AI continues to transform industries globally, students who gain practical experience today will be better positioned to thrive in tomorrow's workforce. Opportunities for Youth
• [New] The New York Power Authority will spend $40 million developing workforce training programs for the nuclear workforce. National Conference of State Legislatures
• [New] New York Gov. Kathy Hochul took two steps toward deploying new commercial nuclear reactors announcing solicitations for workforce training and for a developer to start construction of at least one new reactor by 2032. National Conference of State Legislatures
• [New] Healthcare workflow automation will continue expanding throughout 2026 and beyond as organizations seek new ways to improve efficiency and support workforce productivity. Amerit Consulting
• [New] According to the UK's National Grid, by 2050 the workforce employed in delivering net zero will need to number around 400,000, of which 260,000 will be new roles. Positive News
• [New] Singapore announces that it will train 40,000 technology professionals over the next three years under a major national effort to build an artificial intelligence-ready workforce. Center for Strategic and International Studies
• [New] The world faces a cancer workforce crisis, experts said, with a shortage of 100 million staff expected by 2050 when 100,000 people will be being diagnosed every day. The Guardian
• [New] The recently signed CHIPS Act will invest $52 billion over the next five years to increase U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and invest in related research and workforce development. The Council of Industry
• [New] Over the next decade, 1.2 billion people are due to enter the global workforce, while 60% of the existing workforce will require retraining. Coursera Blog
• [New] Companies designated as Strategic Partners will need to invest in Canadian R&D, grow domestic supply chains, and hire a Canadian workforce. Prime Minister of Canada
• [New] Automation - including humanoid robots and AI - could displace between 400 and 800 million jobs worldwide by 2030, forcing up to 375 million workers (roughly 14% of the global workforce) to switch occupations entirely. Robozaps
• [New] Humanoid robots combined with AI could transform entire sectors within 5-10 years, leaving insufficient time for workforce retraining. Robozaps
• [New] (World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs 2025) 39% of workers' core skills are expected to change by 2030, and 59% of the global workforce will need reskilling. Unico Connect
• [New] The largest planned increases in digital and AI-enabled workforce capacity among all surveyed regions, with AI agents, robotic process automation, and bots expected to rise from 23% of total tech capacity today to 35% within two years. Aletihad Newspaper
• [New] By 2030, Gen Z is projected to reach 40% of the global workforce. Qureos
• [New] The Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies has projections that reach 2036, when they expect a 16% shortage of 56,000 RNs. South University
• [New] While nursing has long been considered a stable and rewarding career, projections from the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis predict an RN shortage through at least 2038 in many areas, especially in the southern states. / USA South University
• [New] HSBC's leadership reiterated that generative AI will both destroy and create jobs, urging its 200,000-strong workforce to embrace upskilling. AI-Driven Success

Last updated: 21 June 2026