Abstract

Immersed in an accelerated digital transformation, this research evaluates the correspondence between the digital competencies of employees in large companies in the South Cibao region of the Dominican Republic and the skills demanded by the labor market. Significant gaps are evident, partly orignated from the shortcomings of the regional education system to respond to business needs in the digital age. Through a mixed methodological approach that combines quantitative and qualitative techniques, it was determined that deficits persist in advanced and specialized digital competencies, especially in technical and operational occupations, which negatively impacts business productivity and competitiveness. The findings underscore the urgency of focused training strategies, public digital literacy policies, and greater links between academia and industry to develop highly trained human capital adapted to the challenges of the digital economy.

Keywords:
education policies; digital competencies; labor market; vocational training