Source document: https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698843857022.pdf (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)
WHAT EMPLOYERS WANT?
JOB POSITIONS, SKILLS/COMPETENCIES & TRAINING NEEDS ACROSS INDUSTRIES PRINCIPAL INDUSTRY TOP 3 JOB POSITIONS (CURRENT NEEDS) TOP 3 JOB SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES (CURRENT NEEDS) TOP 3 TRAINING NEEDS ACCOMODATION AND FOOD SERVICES Kitchen Staff Assistance Customer Service Customer Service Cook Communication Supervision/ Management Bartenders Culinary Time Management CONSTRUCTION, MINING & QUARRYING Labourers Communication Communication Carpenters/Joiners Technical/Vocational Technical/Vocational Masons Leadership Supervision FINANCE, INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE Customer Service/ Relations Officer Information Technology Specialists Project Management Officers Communication Customer Service Customer Service ICT/Technology Use Finance/Accounting Communication HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Teachers Childcare and Teaching Customer Service Medical Doctors Communication Teaching/Pedagogical Classroom Management Daycare Workers Leadership Communication TRANSPORT, STORAGE, COMMUNICATION & UTILITIES Cashers Customer Contact Service Agents Computer Literacy/ICT Skills Customer Service Communication ICT/Technology Use Customer Salespersons Customer Service and Sales Related Skills Supervision/ Management MANUFACTURING Mechanical and Electrical Engineers Production Workers Communication Customer Service Customer Service Oriented ICT/Technology Use Sales Clerks ICT Leadership WHOLESALE & RETAIL TRADE Cashiers Communication Customer Service Sales Clerks Computer Literacy/ICT Store Supervisors Critical Thinking/Analytical Management/ Leadership Communication OTHER SERVICES Drivers Computer Literacy/ICT ICT/Technology Use Security Guards Communication Customer Service Receptionists/Secretaries Interpersonal Skills Management/ Leadership Source: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Labour Demand Survey - 2020