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The state is racing against time to avoid industrial collapse. With 85 vacancies to be filled, the state needs to retrain workers and train new professionals. The state's economic future is at stake, and solutions need to be quick and efficient.
Piauí's economic future hangs by a thread. As the industry advances, the state faces a colossal challenge: meeting a demand of almost 85 thousand skilled workers.
With sectors fundamental to the local economy threatened by the lack of professionals, the question arises: how to avoid a collapse?
The need for urgent qualifications is one of the state's greatest concerns. But is it possible to train and retrain so many professionals in such a short time?
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The alarming scenario of labor shortage
According to Map of Industrial Work, produced by the National Observatory of Industry (ONI) in partnership with the National Confederation of Industry (CNI), Piauí needs to qualify around 84 thousand workers by 2027.
This need arises from both economic growth and the modernization of processes in local industries.
The estimate considers not only the new jobs that will emerge, but also the retraining of professionals already employed.
The report points out that 70 workers will need to update their skills to keep up with technological and workplace safety demands.
These numbers expose a chronic problem in technical and professional training in Brazil.
“The lack of qualified workers is a reality that affects all Brazilian states, but Piauí is among the most affected,” highlights the report.
The situation becomes even more worrying when analyzing the distribution of vacancies.
Essential sectors such as logistics, construction and food top the list of most affected areas.
Industrial expansion and challenges
The growth of industry in Piauí is a reality.
Infrastructure projects, expanded food production and factory modernization have created a growing demand for workers.
However, the pace of qualification did not keep up with this expansion.
Logistics and transportation, for example, will need 19 thousand workers by 2027.
This sector, essential for the movement of goods and supplies, seeks production control technicians, drivers and storekeepers.
Civil construction is another critical area, with 15 thousand vacancies to be filled.
Heavy machinery operators, construction assistants and masonry workers are among the most sought after.
The food sector, one of the state's economic pillars, is also facing difficulties.
Bakers, confectioners and industrial equipment operators total 5 vacancies that still require qualified professionals.
These examples show that the crisis is not only quantitative, but also qualitative.
Companies need workers with specific skills, which are often difficult to find in the local market.
Requalification: the central challenge
The solution to the labor crisis in Piauí necessarily involves requalification. Professionals already working in the industry need to acquire new skills to deal with modern technologies.
According to the ONI report, the focus should be on hard skills, or technical skills, such as machine operation and maintenance of industrial equipment.
However, soft skills also gained prominence. Characteristics such as emotional intelligence, creativity and critical thinking are increasingly valued.
Retraining is not limited to teaching new techniques.
Workers need to be up to date on occupational health and safety issues, ensuring a productive and safe environment.
For Piauí, this demand means more than an investment in human capital. It is an economic survival strategy.
The impacts of the crisis on the economy
If Piauí is unable to fill these vacancies, the consequences will be severe.
Industrial growth could stagnate, harming the state's GDP and discouraging new investment.
The lack of qualified professionals directly affects companies’ productivity and capacity for innovation.
Companies that cannot find the necessary workforce end up resorting to palliative solutions, such as importing workers from other states.
This, in turn, increases costs and makes it difficult for local industry to compete.
Furthermore, the lack of qualification impacts the worker common.
Without access to training, many people remain in informal or underemployed jobs, increasing economic inequalities.
What can be done in Piauí?
Overcoming this challenge requires coordinated action between government, companies and educational institutions.
The public sector needs to invest in technical education programs, while companies can offer specific courses and training.
Partnerships with Sistema S, for example, have already shown positive results in other states.
Initiatives such as the National Industrial Training Service (Senai) can play a crucial role in training new professionals.
Another essential point is awareness. Families and young people need to understand the importance of technical education as a viable and promising alternative.
The future of Piauí's industry
Piauí is at a crossroads. On the one hand, industrial growth creates opportunities and puts the state in the spotlight on the national scene. On the other hand, the lack of qualified labor threatens this progress.
“The future of the industry depends on the qualification of workers,” states the report. “Without this, Piauí could face a scenario of stagnation.”
The question remains: will the state be able to win this race against time? The answer depends on quick and effective action.
And you, do you believe that Piauí will be able to overcome this challenge or is it heading towards an inevitable collapse?
Yes, it will overcome it, as the state has many competent people in this sense of overcoming this demand. I love Piauí.
Like a lot of people receiving a measly grant, oh. I doubt very much that they will be interested in anything.
contradictory, if it is misery, at least they are having a little dignity to think about how to organize themselves to seek qualification
They are not concerned with seeking qualifications, they are addicted to earning without producing.