Jorge Barragan

Jorge Barragan

Jorge Barragan is the International Youth Foundation´s executive vice president for programs, based in the Latin American region in IYF's Mexico office. He has 20 years of experience in the design, implementation, and evaluation of labor market solutions in Latin America and previously served as the director of the National Public Employment Service in Mexico.

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Opinion: Latin America’s prosperity depends on bridging the skills gap

Opinion: Latin America’s prosperity depends on bridging the skills gap

over 2 years ago // Sponsored by Caterpillar Foundation

Today’s generation of young people holds the key to Latin America’s economic prosperity, but a looming skills gap threatens the opportunity. Bridging this challenge requires an ecosystem approach.