ABSTRACT

This research examines regional skill problems and the strategies adopted to reduce skill shortages by a set of employers (n = 16). The data collected in 2019 in a northern region in Portugal indicate considerable and persistent shortages of engineering and IT graduates and non-graduates for operational jobs. The employers implement anticipative strategies interacting with the education system, and the city council has developed a multi-stakeholder partnership. However, the most widespread strategy is remedial and consists of employer-provided training. Employers believe that the partnership has been a fruitful way of expanding economic activities, but further efforts are required to alleviate skill shortages.

摘要

本研究考察了区域技能问题以及一组雇主（n = 16）为减少技能短缺而采取的策略。2019 年在葡萄牙北部地区收集的数据表明，从事运营工作的工程和 IT 毕业生和非毕业生严重且持续短缺。雇主实施与教育系统互动的预期策略，市议会建立了多方利益相关者的伙伴关系。然而，最普遍的策略是补救措施，包括雇主提供的培训。雇主认为，这种伙伴关系是扩大经济活动的一种富有成效的方式，但需要进一步努力缓解技能短缺问题。