IBEC: Shortage of high-tech graduates 'a worry'
ICT Ireland, the IBEC group that represents high-tech employers, today said that the shortage of graduates capable of filling positions in the sector remains a worry for the industry.
However, the body said it creates opportunities for students to forge a lucrative career in the industry.
ICT Ireland Director Kathryn Raleigh said: "At a time when the high-tech sector is increasing in importance and offering more employment opportunities, Ireland still faces a severe shortage of people with the right computer and engineering skills.
"Graduate salaries in the sector are very attractive. According to the HEA graduate survey, 16.5% of graduates with engineering degrees now earn €33,000 or more. When compared to 3.6% of law graduates and 5.8% of commerce graduates in the same salary band, it is clear that graduates with an engineering degree can command higher starting salaries than most."
A recent report by IDC, a world-renowned consultancy, highlighted the increasing importance of technology in the global economy – IT employment is set to grow by 4.7% by 2011.
