Digital transformation drives demand for professional retraining and entrepreneurship

The global labor market is facing a significant shift due to digitalization and technological acceleration. Reports indicate that by 2027, approximately 44% of fundamental worker skills will have changed. This evolution creates a growing gap in digital competencies, particularly in regions like Central America—including Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador—where multinational companies are seeking qualified talent.

In response to these shifts, various professional development initiatives are emerging. In Cádiz, Spain, employment training has become a vital resource for workers seeking to update their skills in areas such as digital competencies, administration, and the environment.

Additionally, the insurance sector is seeing new models of entrepreneurship. The ‘Emprende con Mapfre’ initiative offers a structured path for individuals to lead local offices by combining specialized training and professional mentorship with the security of an established global company. Meanwhile, companies like GBM are implementing ecosystems such as GBM University to develop technical, emotional, and leadership capacities to address the projected global shortage of skilled workers.