The service sector in Slovakia has grown in recent years, now employing nearly 69% of the population and contributing significantly to the country's GDP. Slovakia is focusing on skilling its population in order to increase employment and productivity in a variety of sectors. The skills provided are based on the importance of a specific city and its dominant sector.
The following are the major industries hiring in Slovakia:
- Automotive
- Chemical Industry
- Mechanical Engineering
- ICT
- BPO and shared services
- Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences
Bratislava is Slovakia's richest region, accounting for 26% of the country's GDP. Around 75% of Bratislava's population works in service industries such as telecommunications, information technology, tourism, and banking. Bratislava is home to the famous Volkswagen factory.
Koice, located on Slovakia's eastern border, is another economic hub that contributes 9% of the country's GDP. With around 13,500 employees working in the steel mill and other IT solutions, it is Slovakia's second-largest employer. Other important industries in Kosice include:
- Services
- Food Industry
- Trade
- Mechanical Engineering
- Information and communication technologies
Prešov is the third-largest city in Slovakia and is well-known for its business centers. It is also a popular tourist destination. As a result, the tourism industry employs the most people here.
Žilina is Slovakia's fourth largest city and an important industrial center. The city is well-known for its construction and shopping malls. Kia Motors, a Korean automobile manufacturer, is the city's largest employer. Other industries in Zilina include:
- Constructions
- Transportation Engineering Industry
- Chemical Industry
- Textile mills