A new National Skills Academy for IT is being launched to help train recruits and fill the gap in skilled IT professionals.
The sector is crucial for the growth of the UK economy and around 141,000 new recruits are needed every year to meet the expanding industry. It is hoped that the academy will encourage more people to enter the profession.
"Now, more than ever, we need to develop innovative training that inspires and empowers a new generation to realise their ambitions," said skills secretary John Denham.
Employers, educators and stakeholders will all play a part in the academy, which will also address the training needs of existing IT professionals and help them achieve external recognition of their skills.
Through the academy employers will also have access to high-quality training programmes.
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