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• [New] By 2045, quantum technology could contribute £11 billion to the UK's GDP and create over 100,000 jobs. Tech.eu
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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: 24 November 2025