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The Italian labor market: a complex picture
The Italian labor market is facing significant challenges, with an increasing number of open positions remaining vacant. According to data provided by the Excelsior Information System, developed by Unioncamera in collaboration with the Ministry of Labor and Social Policies, there are about 352 thousand professional figures that are difficult to find.
This phenomenon is particularly evident in the engineering and health professions sectors, where rates of unavailability exceed 70%.
The most requested professions
Among the most requested professions, graduates in economics stand out, with 205 thousand open positions, followed by engineers, with a total demand of 143 thousand graduates. In particular, specializations in industrial, civil and electronic engineering are those with the highest number of requests. However, despite high demand, many companies struggle to find suitable candidates, highlighting a significant gap between
supply and demand.
The challenges of the education system
Another critical aspect is represented by professional training. Higher technical institutes (ITS) and professional education and training courses (IEFP) are essential to provide the skills required by the market. However, even in this case, companies report difficulties in finding qualified graduates. For example, in the mechatronics sector, it is estimated that around 7 out of 10 senior technicians are hard to find. The difficulties of finding it also extend to the sectors of chemistry, fashion and new technologies
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The role of demographic ageing
A contributing factor to this situation is the demographic aging of the Italian population. Giuseppe Tripoli, secretary general of Unioncamera, underlined how this phenomenon could intensify the mismatch between demand and supply of labor in the coming years. It is essential to implement effective strategies to attract and retain young talent, improving the dialogue between school and business and promoting appropriate professional orientation
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Conclusions and future prospects
In summary, the Italian labor market is in a phase of transition, characterized by a high demand for qualified professionals and a growing difficulty in finding them. It is essential that institutions, companies and the education system collaborate to face these challenges and ensure a sustainable working future for new generations
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