migration
The movement of people from one geographical location to another, and the commensurate impact on social, cultural, political and economical aspects.
migration — the movement of people from one geographical location to another, and the commensurate impact on social, cultural, political and economical aspects. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 43.84/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 1 occupations in our catalogue, including social worker.
Occupations that require migration
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Frequently asked questions
What is migration?
The movement of people from one geographical location to another, and the commensurate impact on social, cultural, political and economical aspects.
What category of skill is migration?
ESCO classifies migration under the knowledge category, specifically in the social work and counselling subcategory.
Is migration an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 43.84/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. This is a durable skill to invest in — high human-connection skills consistently resist automation.
Which jobs require migration?
In our catalogue, 1 occupations list migration as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include social worker.
How transferable is migration between industries?
ESCO tags migration as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is migration the same as internal migration?
Yes — migration is also known as internal migration, movement of people from one geographical location to another, human migration, migration paradigms, principles of migration, migration principles, international migration, or movement of people. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn migration?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands migration and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.