Only one new technical architect in Asturias: a profession with a future but no students
Asturias is currently facing a serious problem affecting many of its industries: the lack of generational renewal. A very clear example of this situation is that of technical architects, also known as "aparejadores." Recently, Víctor Vázquez, a young man from Oviedo, became the only new professional to join the region's College of Technical Architects, a figure that worries experts in the sector.
Víctor Vázquez has become a symbol of the crisis facing some technical degrees. Despite construction being a fundamental sector for the economy, fewer and fewer young people are interested in training in this specialty. According to Vázquez, the main problem is that the degree is largely unknown to students finishing high school today.
However, the reality of the labor market is very different from the lack of academic interest. Currently, there is a demand for technicians that is much higher than the available supply. Construction companies and architectural firms are desperately seeking professionals to supervise works and manage projects, but they cannot find qualified personnel to fill the vacancies.
The College of Technical Architects warns that this is a structural problem that could have negative long-term consequences. If new professionals do not enter the system, it will be very difficult to maintain the pace of housing renovation and construction in the region. The lack of renewal is not due to a shortage of work, but rather a lack of information about the career opportunities of this degree.
In conclusion, the case of Víctor Vázquez shows a surprising paradox: a profession with a near-total employment rate that, nevertheless, fails to attract new generations. To ensure the future of the sector, experts agree that it is necessary to give more visibility to these studies and show young people that technical architecture is a stable option with a great future.