Mercados laborales: ¿cuáles serán los siete empleos del futuro?

Summary

The transcript discusses seven emerging jobs expected to be in high demand in the future. These roles include software programmers, health assistants, civil engineers, food scientists, biomedical engineers, statistical analysts, and cybersecurity specialists. With the rapid advancements in technology and healthcare, these fields will see significant growth, particularly in Latin America. The video emphasizes the importance of these jobs in shaping the future, where industries will compete for skilled professionals. The roles are not ranked by demand but highlight essential skills that will drive economic and technological progress.

Takeaways

• 😀 The demand for software developers is expected to rise significantly, with over 1.2 million programmers anticipated to be employed in Latin America by 2025.
• 😀 As life expectancy increases, the need for healthcare assistants and nurses will grow, with a 70% increase in demand for social caregivers in the next decade.
• 😀 The infrastructure sector will see a rise in demand for civil engineers, as Latin American countries invest more in infrastructure projects such as roads, metro systems, and airports.
• 😀 Food scientists will be in high demand to develop agricultural solutions, such as climate-resistant rice, and to combat food insecurity in the region.
• 😀 Biomedical engineers will play a crucial role in advancing medical technology, including developing artificial organs and finding cures for diseases like Parkinson's, Ebola, and HIV/AIDS.
• 😀 Statistical analysts will become essential for companies to interpret and manage the large amounts of data they generate, ensuring business survival in the coming years.
• 😀 Cybersecurity specialists will be crucial to protect personal data and prevent cyberattacks, with an estimated need for 50,000 experts to safeguard against virtual threats.
• 😀 These job roles are not ranked by demand but represent diverse fields where companies are expected to compete for talent.
• 😀 Technological, healthcare, and infrastructure-related jobs will dominate as the future workforce adapts to new challenges and opportunities.
• 😀 Each of these emerging job roles will contribute significantly to shaping the future by addressing current and future global challenges.

Q & A

What is the anticipated demand for software developers in Latin America by 2025?

By 2025, the software industry in Latin America is expected to employ over 1.2 million software developers.

Why is the role of a health assistant projected to grow in the coming years?

The demand for health assistants is expected to increase by 70% in the next decade as life expectancy grows and more people live into old age.

What are the primary infrastructure investments being made in Latin America compared to Asia?

Currently, Latin America invests only 2.5% of its GDP in infrastructure, while Asian countries invest around 6%, leading to a greater need for civil engineers in the region.

What is the key focus of food scientists in Latin America?

Food scientists in Latin America will focus on developing crops, such as rice, that are resistant to climate change, addressing the issue of food pricing rather than hunger itself.

How will biomedical engineering impact the medical field in the future?

Biomedical engineering is expected to grow by 72% by 2018, with professionals working on innovations like artificial organs and cures for diseases such as Parkinson's, Ebola, and HIV/AIDS.

Why are statistical analysts important for businesses in the future?

As businesses produce massive amounts of data, statistical analysts will be essential to interpret these data, making them key to the survival of companies in the next decade.

What role will cybersecurity specialists play in the future job market?

Cybersecurity specialists will be crucial for protecting individuals and organizations from increasing cyberattacks, with an estimated need for around 50,000 professionals in Latin America alone.

Is there any ranking of the demand for these professions in the video?

No, the video does not rank the professions by demand but highlights that companies will likely compete for these profiles, given their importance in shaping the future.

What type of work will civil engineers be involved in as infrastructure investments increase?

Civil engineers will be responsible for constructing and maintaining key infrastructure such as roads, bridges, metro systems, and airports, in response to increased infrastructure investments.

What is the significance of the job roles mentioned in the video?

The job roles mentioned are all essential to the future of various industries, focusing on technology, health, engineering, food security, and cybersecurity, with increasing demand due to changing global needs.