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Women urged to consider ICT

By Vicky Burger, ITWeb portals content / relationship manager
Johannesburg, 22 Sept 2008

Women urged to consider ICT

Over half of all employers intend to increase their ICT staff this year, says Tracey Turner, Diversiti's GM in Queensland. It's just that none has figured out exactly where candidates are coming from, says The Australian.

Deborah Howard, Diversiti's MD, says the industry has been shadowed by negative perceptions of ICT as a career choice and "fears of lacklustre job prospects", particularly among women.

Despite this, she argues there has never been a more opportune time for people to embark on study in ICT and related degrees.

Ireland needs ICT graduates

Northern Island Employment and Learning Minister Sir Reg Empey today called on young people making university applications to consider a career in the local ICT industry, reports eGov monitor.

The minister was speaking during a visit to an open day at Queen's University, Belfast, one in a series being held by local universities, where he visited an interactive exhibition showcasing the strength of the ICT industry in Northern Ireland.

Sir Empey says: "Skills development and quality education and training are vital to the success of the local ICT sector."

Students get development opportunities

Dubai eGovernment has signed an agreement with Zayed University to collaborate in providing career development opportunities for university students in the field of IT, states Select Property.

The new agreement is in line with Dubai eGovernment's programme to help consolidate the UAE's position as the top performer among Middle East countries in the ICT readiness index.

Dubai eGovernment's partnership with Zayed University seeks to further drive the UAE's ICT readiness ratings by enhancing the IT skills and proficiency of students through various programmes, research projects and other related activities.

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