NXPO: Big need for S-curve workersNearly 180,000 new graduates are needed to meet demand for workers in the country's 12 key industries over the next five years, says the Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO). The so-called S-curve industries are targeted as the main engines for the country's economic growth. The digital industry would see the largest demand for workforce over the next five years with 30,742 workers sought. Of them, 5,767 data scientists would be needed, followed by 5,287 full-stack developers, while 2,405 mobile developers would be wanted. In this industry, there would be demand for 2,697 data scientists, 1,869 robotic controls engineers and 1,862 mechanical engineers.

Source: Bangkok Post August 30, 2020 23:15 UTC