Bridging the Digital Divide Development Plan.
Government investment in technology education has declined at the very time the digital technology industry needs more skilled workers. The lack of investment has contributed to a domestic workforce shortage that is unable to meet the skills and labour needs of the growing digital technology sector, currently on track to overtake the primary industries as New Zealand’s largest export sector.
This workforce development plan is the result of engagement with learners, workers, education providers and businesses, combined with research and data to produce insights on what is needed to ensure a thriving workforce and productive industry. Our recommendations are heavily informed by what we have learned from this process.