The crisis of skilled employment requires an academic-business connection

Panama, July 29 (Prensa Latina) The disconnect between academic institutions and companies is the genesis of the labor market that is suffering from qualified personnel, which today affects 35 per cent of Panamanian entities, according to a study specialized.
"Businesses need to be very close to educational institutions," said Francisco Díaz, ManpowerGroup's director for Latin America, at local newspaper La Prensa, as the modification of a program of education and training was a major concern. Studies at universities or other training centers can last for years. "

Sixty percent of employers surveyed in the country said that they were providing additional training and development via digital platforms, while another stated that it offers advantages and benefits such as remote work and flexible hours.

Díaz explained that aspirants are looking for a competitive salary, but "they also expect that conditions will be able to grow, To be proud of the company in which they work and that their daily activities generate value. "To the increase in capacity demands, there are those of the good salary according to the capabilities. [19659002Ifacompanyshareswithitsworkerstheimportanceoftheworktheydokeepingtheirstaffinformedandintegratingitintoprojectsthatgeneratevaluetherewillbeagreaterproductivity"hesaidin43countriesforthethirdquarterof2018anditshouldbenotedthattheglobaltalentshortageisatitshighestlevelinthelast12yearsofbadysiswhichinthepresentregionArgentinaandMexicoabovetheworldaverage19659003] "In the digital age, employment will not always require a university degree, but will depend to a large extent on ongoing skills development, as even more traditional roles are complemented by new technologies", said Manpower's talent shortage survey

Skilled trades – electricians, welders, mechanics and others -, sales representatives, engineers, drivers and technicians, were the top five most difficult positions to cover in the ten recent years, in the countries badyzed.

Meanwhile, the demand for drivers and customer service personnel is great, due to the impetus of e-commerce, logistics and deliveries do door-to-door, but according to the source these occupations require new skills and complementary training roles to those of previous decades.

In this regard, the survey's comments indicate that most of the ten most requested positions of tertiary training and not always a complete university degree, although basic knowledge digital technologies for the use of innovative tools in traditional positions.

Nearly one-third of Panamanian employers consulted said that the lack of applicants is the main reason they can not cover the premises, while they recognize that a fifth of the Spirants do not have the necessary experience.

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