National Coding Week is upon us, the annual campaign dedicated to closing the digital skills gap in the UK, by encouraging schools, libraries, businesses and individuals to do their bit to help children and young people develop digital skills and consider a career in tech.
With a recent report from Tech Nation finding that there were more than two million job vacancies in the tech sector last year – more than any other labour industry – the fight to rapidly upskill and attract more and diverse talent with the right digital skills has never been more critical.
Digital skills shortage crisis
It’s no secret that the UK is experiencing a digital skills shortage crisis – it’s an issue that’s been recognised for several years. Yet, despite efforts to date, the rift between supply and demand for specialist skills in the economy continues to grow.
Simply put, there are not enough people in the UK with relevant skills to fill the number of tech vacancies. This has only been fueled by rapid digital acceleration and mass corporate adoption of technology during…
