INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE POWERED BY THE DCA
to the widespread destruction of jobs, the
report shows that parents are optimistic
about what the future of work will mean
for children currently at school. A total of
64% were optimistic or very optimistic
about the future job opportunities that
would be available to their children.
Parents surveyed were clear that, in order to
achieve those opportunities, the educational
landscape will need to evolve – with 65% of
parents surveyed believing that a stronger
focus on soft skills was needed.
Parents working in tech roles are not
convinced that, as it stands, the education
system will help develop the opportunities
required for their children. A total of 73%
of those surveyed felt the curriculum did
not place sufficient emphasis on the types
of skills that would become more vital in
the future world of work.
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And 90% believe their children would need
to retrain throughout their lives to keep up
with the pace of technological change.
It requires employers to see training as
an investment in their own business’
future rather than a cost. It’s about
employees recognising the investment
being made in them and rewarding this
with reciprocal loyalty.
And like the many job opportunities
available in the data centre sector it
requires it to be open to every single
one of us – regardless of gender, ethnic
background or personal situation.
Steve Hone CEO and Co-Founder of the
Data Centre Trade Association said: “The
findings of the techUK report highlight
many issues which can only be effectively
addressed collectively.
“A good example of this is the
Workforce Capability and Development
Special Interest Group which was set
up by the DCA to share new ideas and
approaches with members and fellow
Strategic Partners.”
He added: “Improving the data centre
brand would definitely be a good place to
start. If we are to make the data centre
sector a career of choice rather than a
complete accident, then we need to stop it
being a ‘best kept secret’ and move it out
of the shadows and into the light.
“We need to all work hard to make the
sector more relevant and appealing to
the next generational wave of data centre
experts because getting new young
people engaged in this industry is no
longer a nice to have or a CSR obligation,
it’s simply a case of survival.” ◊
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