Searching for a ‘small tsunami’ of skilled IT people
There could be many people interested in working in ICT in New Zealand but information gaps could be hindering recruitment.
There could be many people interested in working in ICT in New Zealand but information gaps could be hindering recruitment.
In an effort to attract young people to the skill-challenged ICT industry, the HiGrowth Project and the Ministry of Education are developing an ICT framework for high schools.
The New Zealand ICT industry is at the point of crisis over the number of new recruits coming into the industry, according to a report commissioned by the Game Developers Association.
So what’s the solution to the problem? Garth Biggs, executive director of the HiGrowth Project, says the biggest issue is one of perception.
It’s been seven years since Computerworld’s special issue on the Knowledge-Based Economy and a lot of water has passed under the bridge since then.