Puglia labor market sees surge in ICT demand

The WorkUP report indicates a significant recovery in the labor market in Puglia following the summer break. A notable surge has been observed in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, which now accounts for nearly 10% of total personnel demand, up from less than 1% in previous months.

To address this demand, employment centers in Bari, Modugno, Monopoli, and Triggiano will host ‘ICT Job Days’ from September 21 to 25, 2026. The recruitment week will focus on six key areas: hardware and infrastructure, software and development, cloud and hosting, system integration, cybersecurity, and telecommunications.

In the provinces of Bari, Barletta-Andria-Trani, and Foggia, August saw high demand in leisure and entertainment, crafts, commerce, and tourism. Additionally, a RIPAM competition has been launched to hire 882 technical specialists for public administrations across Southern Italy, with 168 positions reserved for Puglia. Another recruitment initiative, the RIPAM Coesione, offers 269 positions specifically for Sicily to strengthen local administrative capacities.