techUK Jobs and Skills Week- Call for contributions!

Thursday 27 May 2021 @ 10:15
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Get involved in techUK's Jobs and Skills Week, taking place Monday 7-Friday 11 June.

Over the last 20 years, the global economy has been digitising at pace, making digital skills an increasingly vital requirement for employers. The pandemic has accelerated this change at a speed that we could not have imagined. Businesses and organisations have been forced to rapidly adopt new digital technology to continue to operate.

Throughout the week members will have the opportunity to highlight their pioneering skills and talent work and demonstrate their thought leadership on the subject.

Contact Nimmi Patel, Policy Manager, Skills, Talent and Diversity for further information – nimmi.patel@techuk.org

Channel website: http://www.techuk.org/

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