New Opportunities For Cuban Professionals

By Author: Frederick Jelliff
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With new economic reforms taking root in Cuba, employment opportunities have expanded considerably with the emerging private sector. The youth are enthused about having more options than the traditional government jobs.

Cuba is opening to the world and the world is opening to Cuba, even if the change is slow. It is not just about tourism or cultural exchange anymore. It is now about hard core economics and Cuba’s engagement in global businesses – it is desirable that this process takes time so the reforms can have the desired effect and benefit Cubans. Cuba has a socialist economic model but the private sector is being fruitfully developed to contribute to the Cuban economy. This is an excellent opportunity for countless Cuban professionals to explore employment opportunities both within the country and abroad.

Cuba has an almost 100% literacy rate and it has a top notch education system which churns out skilled labor every year. Traditionally most working people were government employed. Now, there are many avenues open in fields as diverse as medicine, architecture, engineering and banking to modeling, television ...
... production and theatre. There is a new ambitious work force eager for employment opportunities in diverse professions.

The Cuban youth are especially curious about technological and scientific developments and want to broaden their horizons. Cuban society is deeply rooted in tradition from which they have a command in art, music and dance. Performers from Cuba have garnered world attention for their unique talent. The combination of scientific knowledge with cultural exposure makes Cuban professionals ripe for employment in global businesses. Education and culture is a potent combination which is fast gaining the recognition that it richly deserves.

In domestic businesses, Cubans are now enjoying unprecedented freedom, although still overseen by the government. They are now employed in many sectors and can apply for licenses which was, out of reach or operated under strict regulations previously. The Cuban economy has depended for long on food production, exports (seafood, rum, and sugar and tobacco products) and manufacturing of industrial products. With new economic and agricultural reforms the growth of the private-sector has accelerated.

The newly expanding private enterprises have trained Cubans as carpenters, taxi drivers, photographers, musicians, dancers, artists, designers, seamstresses and performers. They now seek to utilize their education and talents on the world stage. The private sector is also better paying in their view since the government salaries were very low. Change is knocking on Cuban doors and Cuba is knocking on the doors of employment opportunities across the globe.

As for Cuban professionals, they have never been more confident about their skills and qualifications to take up responsibilities in corporate enterprises around the world. International businesses are now regularly seeking help from a Cuba Agency such as the one that can be contacted here to act as an all staff recruitment agency for hiring Cuban professionals. To learn more click on.

The writer of this article is associated with Cuba Professionals Inc., a reputed Employment Agency and Consultancy Agency with an array of clients all over the world. With offices in Malaga (Spain) and Havana, and an excellent network of support staff and Cuban Agency affiliations, Cuba Professionals Inc. is able to offer clients sound advice on Cuba employment, investment and business opportunities through consistent communication, hands on support and efficient service worldwide.