Sectors and opportunities

In Emilia-Romagna, you will become part of a dynamic region where research and industry work together to anticipate the challenges of the future. Here, you will have the opportunity to connect with world-leading supply chains and develop your skills in an arena where investments in innovation and sustainability are substantial.

SECTORS WITH THE HIGHEST DEMAND FOR HIGH SKILLS

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
AND BIG DATA

93,5%

ENERGY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

82,1%

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

73,7%

CREATIVE CULTURAL INDUSTRIES

73,4%

URBAN ECONOMY

69,7%

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

69,1%

AUTOMOTIVE

47,1%

MECHATRONICS AND MOTOR ENGINEERING

37,5%

AGRI-FOOD

24,3%

TOURISM INDUSTRIES

22,2%

Percentage of job posts for highly skilled candidates out of the total number of job posts in each sector
Source: Skills Intelligence Emilia-Romagna (April 2025 – March 2026)

THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER HIGH-SKILLS JOBS

Sales representative HARD TO FIND
A sales representative (or sales agent) is a professional who promotes the sale of goods or services on behalf of one or more client companies within a specific geographical area.

Account manager HARD TO FIND
An Account Manager is the professional responsible for managing and developing relationships with existing clients, acting as the main point of contact between them and the company.

Retail Operations Manager HARD TO FIND
A Retail Operations Manager at Large Retailers, often referred to as a department manager, oversees sales operations, personnel and suppliers within a specific product category in supermarkets and retail chains.

Software developer HARD TO FIND
A software developer designs, develops and maintains IT applications and programmes, translating technical specifications into working code (Java, Python, etc.). He or she works on front-end, back-end or full-stack development, managing the entire software lifecycle, from testing to release.

Mechanical draughtsman/woman HARD TO FIND
A mechanical draughtsman is a specialist technical professional who creates designs, drawings and technical specifications for industrial components and machinery, using 2D/3D CAD software. This role, which is crucial in the manufacturing industry, defines the design details and materials, and oversees the prototypes to ensure their proper operation and safety.

Source: Skills Intelligence Emilia-Romagna e data (April 2025 – March 2026)

THE 6 MOST SOUGHT-AFTER SKILLS
  • Hr management
  • Time management
  • Teamwork
  • Computer skills
  • Knowledge of office software
  • Fluency of ideas

Source: Skills Intelligence Emilia-Romagna (April 2025 – March 2026)

Are you studying or doing research?

Higher education university programmes, research laboratories and partnerships with businesses.

Do you work or run a business?

Leading companies, international supply chains and career opportunities.

Discover the key sectors and find the path that best suits your ambitions.

Innovate in the Food Valley: play your part in the transition towards sustainable and regenerative food systems, combining culinary tradition with biotech research.

Drive the mobility of the future: develop electric, connected and road safety vehicles, components and software.

Design cities that work: combine data, public participation and innovation to improve quality of life.

Design the homes of the future: develop solutions for urban regeneration, energy efficiency and the integration of smart materials.

Lead the green transition: work on strategic projects in the fields of renewable energy, circular economy and carbon neutrality.

Beyond hospitality: create new tourist experiences by combining cultural heritage, digital innovation and local sustainability.

Develop your vision: become part of a system that blends design, multimedia and craftsmanship to generate new cultural value.

The intelligence of action: designing advanced industrial systems, collaborative robotics and sustainable and innovative motor engineering.

Technology for life: contribute to excellence in life sciences, including genomics, advanced medical devices and new models of care.

Shape the transformation: drive innovation in businesses and services through cybersecurity, the cloud and data management.

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