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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

postheadericon Young people in Britain need more specialist IT skills

Employment

in the computer industry is growing five times faster than the UK average, but most new jobs require advanced skills and expertise between the resident population

The government unveiled a plan last week to £ 1 billion to combat youth unemployment through grants, internships and placements of 500 000 unemployed youth. In addition, a £ 50 million new objectives for 25,000 of the poorest 16 - to 17 years in England for a learning or work. The announcement was made that the figures show that almost one in five 16 - to 24-school, employment or training (NEETS). The increase in NEETS 137,000 last year in 1163 dollars is the highest since records began.

At the same time, there was an explosion of new businesses in a region of the country. One year after the announcement of David Cameron to the East End of London the new Silicon Valley, there are currently over 600 high tech companies around the "Silicon Roundabout", against 200 in 2010.

Construction

existing cluster of technology companies, the Tech City initiative is considered by the government as the key to Britain's high-tech future, bringing much needed investment and jobs to work some some of the poorest communities in the United Kingdom. But life can really take advantage of NEETS locally?

Employment

If the government will play a key role in helping to put high-tech jobs to low-skilled people who must work more closely with businesses to ensure employment and skills meet your needs of work.


. Mark Morrin is a consultant specializing in economic development, employment and skills policy


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