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• [New] The FDF highlighted a £14 billion (€16.2 billion) growth opportunity that could be unlocked through strategic investment in technology, innovation, and the transition to higher-skilled jobs. ESM Magazine
• [New] Google's US$ 2 Billion Selangor data center, expected to generate US$ 3.2 Billion and 26,500 jobs by 2030, will use water-cooling technology to reduce energy use and emissions. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The Critical Minerals Sovereign Fund in Budget 2025 will create good jobs and strengthen Canada's leadership in defence, technology, and healthcare, securing long-term economic growth through investment in critical resource development. Delphic Research
• [New] Without urgent action, Europe risks losing investment, jobs and technology leadership and undermining its decarbonization and energy security goals. reNEWS - Renewable Energy News
• [New] Over 46 million project management jobs are expected by 2027, thanks to massive infrastructure and technology initiatives. / China Project Management Compass
• 2025 forecasts that while 85 million jobs may be displaced by automation, 97 million new roles centered on technology management, data analysis, and human-machine collaboration will emerge globally. ""
• 23% of jobs will experience structural changes within five years due to advances in technology. Mulesoft Blog
• The 'Future of Jobs Report 2025' says that some of the fastest-growing jobs are found in data, technology, and artificial intelligence, but growth is also expected for core economy roles, including delivery drivers, care roles, educators, and farm workers. ETV Bharat
• By 2045, quantum technology could contribute £11 billion to the UK's GDP and create over 100,000 jobs. Tech.eu
• Over the past decade, the mobile wireless industry has promoted 5G as a transformative technology - one that will boost the U.S. economy by $1 trillion and create millions of jobs. Broadband Breakfast
• PwC's 2024 Global Workforce Hopes & Fears Survey found that 72% of employees believe technology skills will significantly change their jobs within the next five years, underscoring why digitally fluent leaders are key to organizational agility. Forbes
• Structural shifts driven by technology and macroeconomic trends will create 170 million new jobs (about 14% of current global employment) and displace 92 million jobs, resulting in a net gain of 78 million jobs or 7% growth by 2030. Exeed ECX
• The world of education is rapidly evolving, and by 2030, personalised learning, lifelong upskilling, and immersive technology will revolutionise how we teach and learn, preparing students for jobs and challenges we have yet to imagine. Exeed College
• Employers are projected to demand more technology-forward skills with Software Developer jobs to grow by over 500,000 in the next 10 years. ARM Institute
• 22% of jobs globally will undergo significant change by 2030 due to factors including AI, advancements in technology and the green transition. Top Employers Institute

Last updated: 08 December 2025