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Qatar National Vision 2030

Living Geography

Some countries that have historically relied on oil for their economic development are now looking to a future post peak-oil (although that is not looking like being any time soon for the USA now.). This is an area that I have been writing about for a while now. Petrostates are those whose economy relies on oil. One such state is Qatar.

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In the Baltics, 85 millimeters separate East from West

Strange Maps

mi) of the Rail Baltica route, now under construction – underlining the economic benefits that will be realised when the connection goes live, from 2030. Concept of a Rail Baltica high-speed train, which will become operational around 2030. Total measurable socio-economic benefits have been estimated at €16.2

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States want adults to return to college. Many roadblocks stand in the way

The Hechinger Report

Dan Hurley, CEO of the Michigan Association of State Universities, said enrolling students over the age of 25 is critical to meeting the states goal of 60 percent of adults having a certificate or a degree by 2030. He said 42 of the top 50 jobs in the state are projected to require at least a bachelors degree within the next eight years.

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This New Census Tool Can Recruit Students into the Liberal Arts

ED Surge

Census Bureau salary and industry data to teach prospective students about the programs’ strong economic returns. percent between 2020 to 2030. percent from 2020 to 2030. Colleges and universities should join the Census PSEO initiative to show the economic value of their degrees to potential students.

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How Role Models May Inspire Exploration of Computer Science Pathways

ED Surge

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects that the market for computer science occupations will grow 13 percent between 2020 and 2030. Broad access to computer science resources is a critical enabler positively impacting the economic mobility of students. economy.

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How a decline in community college students is a big problem for the economy

The Hechinger Report

Even if enrollment eventually rebounds, the interruption caused by the pandemic will be felt for years — coinciding with a hoped-for economic recovery — since that’s how long it usually takes students to complete credentials once they start them. It also creates a huge need for people to build and run the technology.

Tradition 145
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Why it matters that Americans are comparatively bad at math

The Hechinger Report

It’s a threat to the nation’s global economic competitiveness and national security. The economic ramifications of this in the United States are twofold: first, on individuals’ job prospects and earnings potential; and second, on the country’s productivity and competitiveness. It calculated that had the U.S.

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