Skills Gap
Discover expert analysis on the skills gap with news, features and insights from the team at IT Pro.
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Tech skills in the UK lag behind most of Europe
News Although the UK is the third largest market for technology, the country is behind when it comes to workforce development
By Zach Marzouk Published
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How the tech industry can retain talent
In-depth As demand for IT skills skyrockets, many tech professionals plan to quit their roles in the near future. How can business leaders solve this problem?
By Nicholas Fearn Published
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Humanities versus STEM: The forced dichotomy where no one wins
In-depth Can philosophy and literature ever have a place in the tech sector?
By Sabina Weston Published
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The IT Pro Podcast: Soft skills vs STEM skills
IT Pro Podcast The UK’s level of ‘soft skills’ is dropping - so what can we do about it?
By IT Pro Published
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How to reverse falling GCSE IT numbers
In-depth With GCSE IT participation rapidly decreasing, business and technology leaders suggest ways the issue can be tackled
By Nicholas Fearn Published
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The IT Pro Podcast: Why the tech skills gap doesn’t exist
IT Pro Podcast It’s a perennial problem, but the issue may not lie in a lack of talent
By IT Pro Published
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What are your tech skills worth?
In-depth Whether your business is struggling to find the talent it needs or you’re looking to make a career change, having the right tech skills is critical
By David Howell Published
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Taking the road less travelled to a career in IT
In-depth With 4 million jobs sitting unfilled, the industry is becoming more open to recruiting people from a non-tech background
By Connor Jones Published
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Is a degree still necessary to get ahead in IT?
In-depth With apprenticeships offering on-the-job training and no student debt to deal with, new paths are opening up for candidates and recruiters
By Connor Jones Published
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How do I keep my team’s skills current?
In-depth Employers have a responsibility to keep their staff’s skills up to date and as training becomes more engaging, it’s easier to do so than ever
By Nik Rawlinson Published
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CompTIA challenges North West’s digital skills shortage with free IT boot camp
News Around 90% of IT job roles are unfilled, says VP of Skills Certification
By Sabina Weston Published
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How will we staff the IT workforce of the future?
In-depth In the face of breakthrough technologies, STEM education isn't enough
By Nicholas Fearn Published
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