LABOR MARKET TRANSFORMATION AND HOW INTERDISCIPLINARITY IS CHANGING THE PROFESSION OF THE FUTURE IN UZBEKISTAN
Keywords:
interdisciplinarity, labor market, future professions, innovation, digitalization, Uzbekistan, education, human capital, ICTAbstract
The ongoing processes of digitalization, automation, and rapid technological advancement are fundamentally reshaping the demands of the labor market. This paper explores how an interdisciplinary approach serves as a crucial means of responding to these shifts and fostering the development of emerging professions. Special focus is placed on the context of Uzbekistan, examining national strategies, reforms in the education sector, the growth of innovation ecosystems, and the rise of hybrid professions that span multiple disciplines. Drawing on recent global and local trends, the article highlights potential pathways for developing future-ready talent while addressing the main barriers that complicate the transition to an interdisciplinary framework. This study targets researchers, educators, educational administrators, and stakeholders involved in shaping contemporary workforce development policies.
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