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Despite impressions to the contrary, the number of work permits issued for foreign IT professionals increased by nearly 13,000 during 2022

A recent report by Emeritus highlights that tech-driven skill gaps are becoming a global issue. The report reveals that 53% of professionals fear becoming redundant if they don't develop their skills further, and 50% believe they lack the necessary skills for career advancement. This need for upskilling is felt across all career stages, including mid-career professionals and senior executives.

According to a McKinsey survey, 87 percent of companies worldwide say they have skills gaps, or expect to within a few years. Academic programs that address these in-demand skills are vital to prepare the workforce of the future, and can be a differentiator for colleges and universities under pressure to recruit and retain students.

Australian IT leaders have serious concerns about staff retention and recruitment, according to the latest survey by digital infrastructure company Eq...

Seven higher education institutions in Connecticut are participating in a new initiative called the Tech Talent Accelerator, which aims to boost high-demand tech skills by fostering business-higher education partnerships in areas such as cybersecurity, virtual modeling, software development and digital analytics.