Favorite Parts Of Being An Analyst At State Government
Daniel most enjoys the opportunity to "see change in real time," witnessing the positive impact of government funding on companies and individuals through increased productivity, job creation, wage growth, and the overall resilience of the economy. It is rewarding to visit companies and trainees and observe the symbiotic relationship between government and businesses that creates "a more dynamic economy" with benefits cascading throughout the workforce.
Economic Development, Government Programs, Workforce Training, Company Growth, Positive Impact
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Daniel Alvarez
Analyst/Professor
State Government / Higher Education
ITAM
University of San Diego - MBA
Political Science, American Studies
Education, Government & Public Sector
Business Strategy
Video Highlights
1. Seeing real-time impact: Observing how companies improve and employees benefit from training programs through increased wages and better job opportunities.
2. Contributing to a dynamic economy: Understanding the symbiotic relationship between government and companies in fostering economic growth and resilience.
3. Experiencing job satisfaction: Finding fulfillment in witnessing the positive changes in people's lives and the overall economy due to the implemented programs and initiatives.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your role?
I think it's the opportunity to see change in real time. We can see in real time how companies do better, how they benefit from these funds, and how they are able to be more productive, hire more people, and increase their wages. This last point is a sensitive topic, especially nowadays.
So we see how people going through these training sessions or programs progress in their wages, get better jobs, and grow. Companies also do better; they become more productive and get better revenue. I think this is a great symbiotic relationship between government and companies, allowing us to create a more dynamic economy.
The most rewarding part of my job is when I visit companies. We're now a year and a half into the contract, and I get to see the training, talk to the trainees, and observe their wage progression. I also talk to managers to see how the company is doing better, how they are growing, and if they have opportunities they wouldn't have otherwise.
It's the opportunity to see how we're making our economy just a little bit more resilient, just a little bit better. I get to go home and say, "You know what? Today was a good day" because we're helping all these people and their families get jobs.
Consequently, in the circular economy we live in, we are all end consumers. We give ourselves to the workforce, who in turn receive salaries and spend them. When we have better salaries, we spend more, which benefits us as a society. It's a positive externality effect, and that's what I enjoy the most, I would say.