Technology companies in Latin
America have a hard time finding qualified employees. On the other hand, more
than 10 million young people in the region are looking for jobs without finding
them and six out of 10 of those who do work do so in the informal economy,
according to the International Labor Organization. Industrial engineer Alonso
Mujica realized this apparent paradox after working in the technology sector, stating, "There is something wrong with the system." To close this gap, the
young man created Silabuz, a start-up that helps companies recruit, train and
discover latent talent of developers and other workers highly trained in
digital skills to fill their vacancies. For this initiative that benefits
individuals and companies, Mujica has been chosen by MIT Technology Review in
Spanish as one of the 35 Innovators under 35 Latin America 2022.
Silabuz matches well-paying jobs in the technology sector with people who have the skills the company is looking for. The platform for companies provides better job opportunities for people in the technology sector. On the one hand, it recruits high-potential talent with training bootcamps in technologies that are in high demand on the job market and trains company personnel. In addition, it offers a portfolio of future employees to companies seeking to incorporate workers with technical skills.
He explains, "We help companies find high-potential talent and help people with talent and potential to get the job of their dreams. To do this, we constantly attract and evaluate young people to find out their potential. Every company says there is a shortage of technology talent. What is really lacking is the ability to identify it and motivate it to get the best out of themselves. There is a lack of opportunity at the right time." Mujica points out that the education system does not train in the technical skills needed by the working world. "Only 1% of schools train in programming," the innovator points out. With Silabuz, he aspires to correct this training deficit.
Thousands of people in dozens of Spanish-speaking countries are already receiving technological training with Silabuz. The success of Mujica's project translates into Latin American youth improving their quality of life by gaining access to highly qualified technological jobs and consolidating innovative businesses by providing them with the trained workforce they need. The young Peruvian's goal is to expand his model to the United States to continue boosting the economy.
