Uruguay’s Major Infrastructure Plans Create Demand for Skilled Workers

During the 19 October construction-sector event, government representatives highlighted construction’s role in employment and economic activity, including planned mobility investment exceeding US$500 million and programmes for housing and public infrastructure. These initiatives could generate demand for skilled construction workers, technical specialists and project-management professionals. Recruitment firms and training providers can explore workforce planning, technical recruitment, safety training and skills development. HPC can support workforce analytics and digital training systems; no new HR-services contract value was disclosed in the announcements reviewed.