Skills shortage stories - Page 37

Summer of Tech CEO, Ruth McDavitt, discusses the programme's success in bridging the gap between tertiary institutions and tech employers in New Zealand.

Interview: Gill Dobbie speaks about the Auckland ICT Grad School and how it's a platform for firms to find the 'right-fit' talented IT grads.

NZTech CEO: Global collaboration key in tackling tech skills gap as NZ looks abroad for innovative education models like Israel's.

Juniper Networks challenges the status quo at their 2016 summit in Sydney, aiming to align its strategy globally.

UK's future tech leaders vie for a £10k prize pool in ASB Bright Sparks contest, nurturing innovation in science and engineering.

Chorus is looking to recruit an extra 250 technicians and staff to cope with the massive demand for copper and fibre networks.

IT skills in the channel are more important than ever to understand and keep ahead of the industry's shape and direction.

Online learning is quickly becoming the primary means of upskilling, providing measurable value to businesses and their tech pros.

The rapidly changing world is creating an apparent paradox where unemployment figures are rising while employers struggle to find skilled workers.

Tableau Software partners with Lynda.com, Pluralsight & Data Assembly to tackle IT & data analyst skills shortage by offering training programmes.

Wellington's Samuel Marsden Collegiate School opens new building designed for 21st century learning, encouraging skills for future jobs.

IT security skills shortage hits hard, with 86% of ANZ channel firms facing a gap, CompTIA meetings reveal a scramble to upskill.

Warehouse Stationery launches initiative to promote handwriting in New Zealand schools, giving children the chance to write a postcard for free.

The threat landscape it undergoing massive shifts. Intel Security outlines its views on the market - and the role partners will play for the company.

Start-up FutureYou has launched in New Zealand to address the digital industry's need for specialist recruitment.

Candace Kinser resigns as NZTech CEO after 3 years, highlights achievements and sets vision for tech sector's future growth.

LinkedIn has revealed the top 25 skills that got people hired in 2013, with social media marketing coming in at number one.

Rugby World Cup's 'Cloud' venue to host IT recruitment drive in New Zealand, tackling skills shortage and wooing global talent.

As IT evolves, the role of the CIO has shifted focus from mere technical expertise to strategic business skills, with more CIOs now reporting directly to CEOs.

NZICT Group CEO Brett O'Riley stresses that bridging New Zealand's ICT skills gap involves both training and making the public aware of its importance.