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Workforce Demands Education Investment as Skills-First Hiring Accelerates

As companies shift toward skills-based hiring, employees are demanding greater educational support from employers. Recent data indicates that insufficient professional development opportunities are driving significant workforce turnover, with many workers actively seeking employers who invest in their growth.

Shifting Workforce Expectations

American workers are increasingly expecting employers to support their educational and professional development goals, according to reports from a recent survey conducted by Youngstown State University. The research, which surveyed 1,000 professionals, reveals that while many workers are pursuing additional education or training, they frequently face financial and scheduling barriers that employers could help alleviate.

by Natalie BrooksOctober 17, 2025November 2, 2025

Energy Infrastructure

US Data Center Power Demand Surge: 22% Growth by 2025, Tripling by 2030

Data centers across the United States are projected to require 22% more grid-based electricity by the end of 2025 compared to 2024 levels. According to S&P Global’s latest analysis, this demand will nearly triple by 2030, creating significant pressure on power infrastructure nationwide.

The United States data center industry is facing an unprecedented power demand surge, with S&P Global reporting that facilities nationwide will require 22% more grid-based electricity by the end of 2025 compared to last year. This substantial increase represents just the beginning of a longer-term trend, as data centers are projected to require nearly three times as much grid-based power by 2030 as they did in 2024, creating significant implications for information technology infrastructure and energy markets.