La Derecha Diario Seven out of ten companies in Mexico reported not finding qualified personnel.
A report revealed that most Mexican companies face serious problems filling key positions
The shortage of qualified talent puts companies in check
Seven out of ten companies in Mexico can't find qualified personnel, according to ManpowerGroup. This shortage directly impacts the country's economic development. The most affected sectors are information technology, transportation, logistics, and financial services.
The report indicates that the majority of vacancies are at managerial or specialized technical levels, highlighting a severe deficit in professional training. The Mexican economy could stagnate if these critical positions aren't filled. Meanwhile, thousands of well-prepared professionals leave the country.
The educational system doesn't train the talent the market needs
One of the central factors of the problem is the gap between academic training and the needs of the labor market.
Universities continue to produce graduates in oversaturated or low-demand fields. In contrast, STEM sectors still have low enrollment. Major projects like the Tren Maya, Dos Bocas, or the Sonora Plan demand technicians that aren't available.
Brain drain: Mexico trains and the United States hires
Adding to this crisis is another worrying phenomenon: brain drain. It's estimated that over 400,000 Mexican professionals currently work in the United States. Many of them were trained with public resources and left due to a lack of opportunities.
Mexico invests in education, but not in decent working conditions. Other countries take advantage of that talent without having contributed a single peso to their training. Meanwhile, Mexican employers face open vacancies and stalled production processes.
A silent crisis that can hinder economic growth
The talent shortage is no longer a future problem. It's a reality that hits companies today.
It affects their productivity, innovation, and ability to compete in international markets.
Without urgent state intervention, the problem will continue to worsen.
Investing in technical education, training young people, and retaining national talent is no longer optional. It's the only way to prevent Mexico from falling behind in the global race for development. Otherwise, the country will continue to be a factory of skilled migrants and companies that can't grow.
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