Strategy

Labour market analysis

The Labour Market Research and Analysis Unit (UPAL) was created to generate scientific knowledge about a fast-changing labor market. It therefore seeks to connect the university with companies, organizations and professionals to foster continuous dialogue.

Our mission is to obtain and provide relevant and timely information on labour market demand and requirements in terms of competencies and lifelong learning in different sectors and workplaces, with a regional perspective.

Based on this information and the development of digital tools, we seek to improve the careers of students and alumni and offer courses that suit the needs of individuals and companies.

Carmen Pagés

Unit Director. PhD in Economics and expert in labour economics.

Natalí Basilico

PhD in Economics. Economic research and data analysis.

Carles Bruguera

PhD in Education and ICT. Expert in qualitative analysis.

Federico Christmann

Economist and expert in data analysis.

Marina Muñoz

Economist and expert in data analysis.

Mitchell Peters

PhD in Education and ICT. European Higher Education Project lead.

Miriam Durán

Researcher in applied economics and evaluation of public policies.

Gonzalo Cubillos

Data Science and Public Policy.

Paula Pedro

Sociologist and political scientist. Research assistant in economics and the labor market.

Labor Market Intelligence for Educators (LMI4E)

We provide interactive reports of the labour market for all the UOC's faculties, analysing the relationships between their existing programmes and the demand for competencies in online job vacancies.

Professional GPS

We are currently developing a virtual career orientation tool to help students and alumni explore the job market, guiding them to set up their professional goals, by showing skills that are in demand, and relevant training options.

Research on micro-credentials

We explore the training needs of people with a focus on short training and micro-credentials. We also participate in producing a flexible, relevant and high-quality micro-credential training offer at the university.