The Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio (UAX), through its Observatory on the Impact of Technology on Professions, published a report in collaboration with MIT Technology Review in Spanish. The study analyzes the profound changes technology is causing in the labor market.
The report anticipates future job roles and how training programs must evolve to meet the new demands, becoming a key factor for employability. The study highlights the growing importance of AI-related profiles like AI Trainers and AI Implementation Directors.
It also points to the need for specialists in cybersecurity and data science. Furthermore, the report suggests the emergence of new roles in traditional fields such as law, energy, and healthcare, requiring specialists in new technologies, renewable energies, robotics, and biotechnology.
The report emphasizes the importance of upskilling and reskilling strategies, combined with learning-by-doing methodologies. Collaboration between universities and companies is crucial to align education with the skills needed in the future.
The report also addresses the challenges educational institutions face in adapting to this new labor context. One of these challenges is the technological adoption gap between teachers and students. The report also highlights the need for ethical development among students.
The study identifies essential technical skills, such as user-level programming, and interpersonal skills, like critical thinking, commitment, and emotional intelligence. The report emphasizes the importance of adapting to technological changes and preparing for the future of work.