The Harsh Reality of Colombia’s Labor Market and the Value of Training That Prepares Us to Compete.

Authors

  • Anderson Steven Ortiz Alonso Estudiante Universidad Antonio Nariño. Sede Sur.

Keywords:

Labor market, resilience, professional skills, Colombia, employability, higher education.

Abstract

Colombia's labor market is both demanding and full of opportunity. Despite high informality rates and structural barriers affecting young professionals, international companies increasingly recognize Colombian talent for its execution capacity and adaptability. In this context, resilience, proactivity and focus become critical differentiators. This opinion article reflects on these challenges while highlighting how Professor Edgar’s course provides a realistic and strategic foundation to thrive in such an environment.

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References

Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE). (2025). Juventud y mercado laboral: Reporte nacional.

Infobae. (2025). Colombia registra 2,49 millones de jóvenes que no estudian ni trabajan.

Portafolio. (2025). Tasa de desempleo en Colombia: Análisis nacional.

Semana. (2024). Desempleo juvenil y retos estructurales.

Ministerio de Trabajo. (2024). Informalidad laboral en Colombia.

Reflexiones propias basadas en experiencias profesionales en Uber, DiDi, Pomelo y Mastercard. (2026). Análisis y reflexiones personales no publicadas.

Published

2026-09-29

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Issue

Vol. 20 No. 34 (2025): Horizontes de cambio en Colombia: economía, sociedad y conocimiento aplicado.

Section

Opinión

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