By Invitation Only
Mexico’s energy reform presents both challenges and opportunities for the country’s labor markets. Many new oil companies, utilities and service providers are expected to enter Mexico and compete for talent in the coming years. New and expanded government agencies will also need more skilled professionals. At the same time, as many as half of Pemex’s employees will be at or near retirement age within a decade. A shortage of qualified labor would increase competition for talent among companies and government entities. Yet, Mexican universities currently do not produce enough energy engineers, geoscientists, and other qualified labor to meet this additional demand. Institutional links between universities and the private sector also remain insufficient.
The Inter-American Dialogue, in partnership with Comexi and the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico, will host a roundtable discussion to bring together senior representatives of the Mexican government, industry executives and leaders in education to discuss challenges and opportunities for human capital and the energy and oil and gas sectors in Mexico. Participants will discuss what skills will be needed in the sector, what Mexico’s educational institutions can do to meet this new demand, and government policies that can help close the skills gap.
This event is sponsored by Laureate International Universities, Shell, and the Dialogue’s Energy and Resources Committee, whose members include ExxonMobil, Chevron, Holland & Knight, CAF – Development Bank of Latin America, Anglo American, and Sempra Energy.
8:30 am Breakfast and Registration
9:30 am Opening Remarks
9:10 am Discussion: The Human Capital Challenge
Key Questions: What are the specific skills and qualifications needed in the oil and gas and electricity sectors to meet additional demand in Mexico? Over what time period will additional skilled labor be needed? Where are the gaps in linkages between universities and industry and why are these gaps occurring? What are the specific talent needs for regulators vs. companies? What human capital challenges does the industry face in the US and other countries?
10:25 am Coffee Break
10:35 am Discussion: Opportunities for Mexico’s Workforce
Key Questions: What are public and private educational institutions doing to expand the number of graduates with skills tailored to the needs of industry and regulators? How can policymakers, businesses and educational institutions promote greater diversity and opportunities for women and minorities in energy? How can we improve links between universities and industry? How can policymakers promote education for high-skilled labor as well as technicians for the energy sector? What are examples of success stories in other countries that can be applied in Mexico? What are the opportunities for US-Mexico cooperation?
11:50 am Closing Remarks
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Humberto Galvan, development and external relations manager, at hgalvan@thedialogue.org or +1.202.463.2932.
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