Ligia Bonetti, president of Grupo SID, said at the XXVIII Encuentro de Líderes del Sector Agropecuario that the Dominican Republic's ability to sustain its productive transformation and raise competitiveness depends on the people it is able to train. ^[1] Bonetti called for strengthening collaboration between companies, academia, and the state to anticipate future labor market competencies and bring training closer to work reality. ^[2] Bonetti said some of the most important gaps facing the productive sector are not exclusively technical; concentration, attention to detail, ability to set priorities, discipline, and consistency are decisive for operations performance. ^[3] Bonetti said the challenge goes beyond preparing technicians with specific knowledge; it requires developing professionals with capacity for continuous learning, decision-making criteria, and willingness to act. ^[4] Bonetti highlighted the growing gap between the speed of business changes and the capacity of talent to adapt, emphasizing the need for education systems to evolve alongside industry demands. ^[5] Ligia Bonetti, president of Grupo SID, stated that the Dominican Republic's competitiveness depends on developing professionals with continuous learning capabilities, decision-making skills, and adaptability. ^[6] She emphasized that collaboration between academia, industry, and government is essential to anticipate future labor market competencies and align education with practical needs. ^[7] During the XXVIII agropecuario leaders' meeting, Bonetti argued that organizations should prioritize hiring individuals with learning agility over static technical knowledge. ^[8]