NASSAU, Bahamas — The government is hoping to identify skill sets and certifications that are needed for the jobs of the future so that it can reduce the dependency on foreign workers, stimulate economic growth and reduce unemployment, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said yesterday, the Nassau Guardian reported September 18.
Minnis, who spoke at the opening of the National Skills Symposium yesterday, said the initiative is needed for the country’s “long-term social and economic success”. He added that success depends on the ability of the government and the private sector to harness the capabilities of the Bahamian workforce.
Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) Executive Director Matthew Aubry, during his address at the symposium, said employers are challenged to find the job skills in this country needed to run their operations. He explained that the Inter-American Development Bank reported that 34 percent of employers cannot find job specific skilled workers, while 24 percent said they have trouble finding laborers with soft skills. https://thenassauguardian.com/2018/09/18/minnis-skills-development-key-to-reducing-dependence-on-foreign-workers/
