Skills shortage stories - Page 31

Microsoft, LinkedIn and GitHub have reached 10 million learners globally since announcing their digital skills initiative.

Skillsoft and Talent RISE are working together to upskill young people in Australia as youth unemployment rates continue to rise.

Check Point Software has partnered with edX to offer free online cybersecurity courses and help close the skills gap.

Employees are only applying 54% of the skills they learn, despite an increase in the number of skills required for a job, according to Gartner.

Hamilton-based tech firm Company-X's cofounder David Hallett joins Waikato Regional Skills Leadership Group as ICT rep.

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is on the rise during the pandemic, but a people-centric approach is still key, says UiPath study.

Critical skills shortage in cloud computing hindering business development and digital transformation, warns report. #CloudSkills #TechIndustry.

A new report reveals that 92% of employees believe they'd perform better with increased data literacy, while 89% face challenges due to a lack of data skills.

Despite ANZ businesses showing the most confidence in their ability to innovate at a competitive rate, skills gaps continued to hold projects back.

Fortinet has launched a foundation to support communities impacted by COVID-19 and enhance its corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Deloitte urges New Zealand businesses to prioritise reskilling, with fewer than 5% confident in identifying future skills. Leaders must adapt to thrive.

Employers and employees have fundamentally different perspectives on the importance of upskilling and continuous learning in the workplace.

Alteryx launches global programme to provide free data training, particularly for those unemployed due to COVID-19.

Almost 10,000 DXC employees can train to become certified across multi-cloud platforms including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, Microsoft, and VMware.

Women are unlikely to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the stated requirements, while men will often apply if they meet 60% of these.

But those who are finding themselves on reduced hours or out of work completely may be able to use that time to upskill.

The new agreement gives Westcon exclusive distribution rights for the Bench platform, which allows partners to gain access to skilled contractors.

Pluralsight is offering over 7,000 online tech courses for free during April to encourage upskilling amid COVID-19 lockdowns.

Nutanix and Udacity announce a nanodegree to boost IT professionals' hybrid cloud skills, offering 5000 scholarships for key modern cloud infrastructure topics.

Lack of people skills is the main obstacle to digital transformation, with 80% of businesses experiencing difficulties, finds new report.