IBM TO HELP STUDENTS WITH TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

IBM has announced an array of programs and resources to help students and IT professionals develop new technology skills and prepare for jobs of the future.

The initiatives include new training courses and resources for IT professionals, technology and curriculum materials for educators and expanded programs to directly engage students with real-world business challenges.
 

The new resources will help reduce a critical technology skills gap outlined in IBM’s 2012 Tech Trends Report released today.

The report, authored by the IBM Center for Applied Insights, found that only 1 in 10 organisations has the skills needed to effectively apply advanced technologies such as business analytics, mobile computing, cloud computing and social business.

In addition, nearly half of the educators and students surveyed feel there is a major gap in their institution’s ability to meet the growing demand for advanced technology skills.

“Having a highly skilled workforce is critical to an organisation’s ability to innovate, meet client demands and grow,” said Jim Corgel, general manager academic and developer relations, IBM. “In response to the growing IT skill gap, IBM is expanding its skill development programs in key areas such as cyber security, mobile computing and commerce.”