In the contemporary labour landscape, the technological transformation, the ecological transition and the new market requirements are rapidly changing the employment environment. Many roles are evolving, while others are emerging right now. In this dynamic framework, it is crucial to ask: what will be the jobs of the future? And how to prepare to seize the emerging opportunities?

The concept of jobs of the future is not science fiction. According to the predictions of national and international bodies such as the World Economic Forum or theIstat (the National Institute of Statistics), the coming years will see an increasing demand for highly specialised professionals, especially in technical, digital and environmental fields.

This change does not only affect the technology sector in the strict sense. Logistics, energy, sustainable mobility, communication and trade are also undergoing radical restructuring that will lead to the emergence of new professions.

Growth sectors and jobs of the future

Among the compartments which show the greatest expansion we find:

  • Digital technologies and artificial intelligenceautomation, machine learning and data management are redefining many professions. Figures such as data analyst, artificial intelligence developer, cybersecurity expert or robotics technician will be increasingly sought after;
  • Logistics and mobilityWith the growth of e-commerce and smart mobility, there is an increasing demand for profiles capable of managing automated supply chains, sustainable transport systems and digital infrastructure;
  • Green economy and ecological transitionThe drive towards a more sustainable economy is increasing the demand for environmental technicians, renewable energy system designers and energy efficiency management specialists;
  • Personal services and digital healthinnovation also opens up new perspectives in the social and health fields: from digital social workers to designers of connected health solutions.

Among the jobs of the future, we can therefore identify certain professional figures that are already showing a strong growth trend:

  1. Predictive maintenance technicianA key figure in the smart factory, he monitors machinery with sensors and software to prevent breakdowns and improve efficiency;
  2. Digital marketing specialist for e-commerce: a professional able to combine data analysis, creativity and online sales knowledge to grow brands and companies;
  3. Expert in integrated logistics 4.0It coordinates intelligent systems to optimise transport, warehousing and deliveries with digital technologies and automation;
  4. Sustainable mobility technician: working on smart urban solutions, electric vehicles, integrated transport networks and infrastructure for greener mobility;
  5. Environmental data analystIt collects and interprets information to support corporate and public decisions with a view to sustainability.

Access to the jobs of the future requires technical, digital and transversal skills. For this reason, training courses such as those offered by the ITS (Higher Technological Institutes) are emerging as a concrete and effective answer for young people who want to train quickly and with a strong link to the world of work.

ITS Move Academyfor example, offers courses that combine theory and practice in the fields of automation, ecommerce, automotive, supply chain, logistics, sustainable mobility and digital. The programmes are designed in cooperation with local companies, and include at least 900 hours of compulsory internshipworkshops and real-life projects that prepare students for a smooth entry into the world of work.

However, alongside technical skills, the jobs of the future will require a solid foundation of transversal competencessuch as adaptability and flexibility, critical thinking and problem solving, communication and collaboration skills, and digital orientation.

The ITS and IFTS courses of the ITS Move Academy are structured to integrate these skills within training courses, to transform students into professional figures capable of evolving in increasingly complex and interconnected business contexts. Investing today in technical and specialised training is the best way to face tomorrow's challenges with awareness.

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ITS MOVE - Editor