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New IoC/Deloitte research shows that more than 40% of female respondents would move into the digital sector if they knew how to retrain. The UK faces a chronic digital skills gap that is only set to widen as the Fourth Industrial Revolution gathers pace and we adopt new technologies. Why is it then, that even though businesses are crying out for a skilled workforce, diverse groups remain a largely untapped source of talent? The Institute of Coding (IoC) is undertaking a research project with Deloitte, one of the members of its large consortium, that explores what motivates people to pursue digital education and careers. As part of the first phase of this research, over 500 employed people (working in tech & non-tech jobs) were surveyed across a range of age groups, ethnicities & backgrounds about their attitudes towards the digital sector and pursuing a career in the industry. The results show that increased access to digital education is needed, with only 65% of respondents believing they have the right digital skills to progress their career. A way to combat this is by breaking down the perceived entry barriers into the tech sector. The variety of job opportunities in the tech sector means that there is something for everyone, but people are often unaware of the opportunities available. Launched on Ada Lovelace Day, the IoC’s ‘CTRL Your Future’ campaign champions a cross-section of diverse people making waves in digital and rebooting the face of the industry along the way. This is a key theme of techUK’s Creating Digital Futures conference that looks to highlight that opportunities in tech are open to all. techUK aims to inspire the next generation of female tech pioneers through a range of programmes including being a key supporter of WISE's My Skills, My Life - a campaign that looks to engage girls with interactive games and connect them to people in STEM careers. |
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