Kazakhstan's Ministry of Labor and Social Protection has published a list of the most in-demand specialists. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
Where the shortage is felt
According to the latest data, the shortage of specialists is particularly noticeable in the medical field, as well as in blue-collar, technical and engineering professions.
In-demand professions
The list of in-demand professions includes:
- 01obstetrician-gynecologist;
- 02pediatrician;
- 03anesthesiologist-resuscitator;
- 04oncologist;
- 05neonatologist;
- 06endocrinologist;
- 07electrician;
- 08mechanic;
- 09locksmith;
- 10welder;
- 11machinist;
- 12equipment operator;
- 13construction worker;
- 14driver;
- 15engineer;
- 16industrial process automation specialists;
- 17software developers;
- 18application developers and other IT specialists.
Forecast until 2035
According to the ministry's forecasts, Kazakhstan's economy will need 2.9 million specialists by 2035. More than half of the demand will be for blue-collar professions. This shows the growing importance of technical and vocational education in providing the economy with the necessary personnel.
Cause of the labor shortage
According to the ministry, the current labor shortage is linked not so much to a general lack of labor resources as to a mismatch between workers' qualifications and the demands of the economy.