**Industries Urged to Invest in Workforce Training to Maintain Competitiveness**
Industries are being encouraged to prioritize staff training programs in order to bolster their competitiveness within the ever-changing global market. This initiative is crucial to prevent potential loss of American investments, as highlighted by José Luis Contreras Valenzuela, president of the Industrial Association of the Mesa de Otay.
Contreras Valenzuela emphasized that the lack of skilled labor could pose significant risks to the region. He stated, “There are risks if we don’t upgrade and take the necessary precautions. We need to strengthen the development of human capital.”
He further explained that conditions are favorable for enhancing workforce training. Enhancing worker skills should be a defining factor for investors when deciding on locations for new businesses, overshadowing advantages like cheap labor. “To remain competitive in the global market, more investment in human resources and personnel development is necessary,” Contreras Valenzuela asserted.
The association is actively conducting training workshops across various companies in the city to elevate competitiveness levels.
Additionally, with the anticipated return of Donald Trump as President of the United States next year, Contreras Valenzuela stressed the importance of cultivating a business-friendly environment locally to safeguard the industry. “It’s essential to foster a business climate here. The U.S. is not opposed to business, and if the American economy is stimulated and growing, as current economic indicators suggest, it will benefit us,” he remarked.
**Secondary Article: Engineering the Future – Robotics and Salaries in Tijuana**
In parallel with workforce training, the introduction of robotics in Tijuana’s industries promises to enhance worker salaries, according to the Human Resources Association (Arhitac). With advanced automation, workers can focus on higher-skilled tasks, leading to improved job satisfaction and wages.
However, the local labor market does not anticipate immediate adoption of hourly wage payment structures. Legislative discussions concerning the potential implementation of a 40-hour workweek should be comprehensive and mutually agreed upon, avoiding unilateral decisions.
In other local developments, customs measures regarding the confiscation of “chocolate” vehicles (informally imported cars) remain contestable. The regularization of these vehicles continues with the opening of a new module in Tecate, aiming to provide a solution for affected vehicle owners.
Meanwhile, Tijuana’s businesses continue to address logistical challenges, such as insufficient space for freight loading and unloading, which frequently results in public road infractions for transport operators.
On the public health front, a spike in whooping cough cases has been detected in Baja California, with Tijuana reporting the highest numbers. This comes amid global cycles of increased whooping cough incidence every four years.
In a lighter vein, Kim Kardashian recently turned heads by flaunting her interactions with Tesla’s robotic innovations in a series of eye-catching social media posts.
Lastly, Tijuana’s skies will treat stargazers to the final meteor showers of the year. The Geminids and Ursids meteors will reach their peak visibility in December, offering a celestial spectacle for the city’s residents.