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From qualifications to competences
CO📈 Economy3 hr. ago

From qualifications to competences

The article discusses how the labor market is evolving in its understanding of professional suitability. Traditionally, academic titles were used to associate individuals with specific roles, but this relationship has become less linear as practical knowledge, skills, and experience now play a significant role alongside formal education. The piece differentiates between disciplines, professions, and career trajectories, emphasizing that competence arises from applying knowledge, skills, and experience to fulfill specific functions. It highlights reports such as the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, which predicts that nearly 40% of core worker skills will change or become obsolete by 2030. This shift underscores the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and skill transfer. In Colombia, public employment policies are moving toward prioritizing professional competence over traditional credentials, as seen in laws like Law 909 of 2004 and Decree 815 of 2018, which emphasize merit, capacity, experience, and leadership qualities.

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Semana logoSemanaIndependentCenter3 hr. ago
From qualifications to competences

The article discusses how the labor market is evolving in its understanding of professional suitability. Traditionally, academic titles were used to associate individuals with specific roles, but this relationship has become less linear as practical knowledge, skills, and experience now play a significant role alongside formal education. The piece differentiates between disciplines, professions, and career trajectories, emphasizing that competence arises from applying knowledge, skills, and experience to fulfill specific functions. It highlights reports such as the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, which predicts that nearly 40% of core worker skills will change or become obsolete by 2030. This shift underscores the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and skill transfer. In Colombia, public employment policies are moving toward prioritizing professional competence over traditional credentials, as seen in laws like Law 909 of 2004 and Decree 815 of 2018, which emphasize merit, capacity, experience, and leadership qualities.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on economic trends related to labor markets and workforce development, discussing shifts in how professional competence is valued compared to formal education. There is no explicit political framing, ideological emphasis, or partisan language. The content remains analytical and客观

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