Lack of tech at secondary school hurting Ireland's workforce

Martin Curley, Chair of the EU Open Innovation and Stategy Policy Group, has identified the omission of such subjects as a "big gap" going into the future.

Lack of tech at secondary school hurting Ireland's workforce

The lack of tech education at secondary school level is hurting Ireland's future workforce, according to a global innovation expert.

Martin Curley, Chair of the EU Open Innovation and Stategy Policy Group, has identified the omission of such subjects as a "big gap" going into the future.

Speaking ahead of a conference in Croke Park today, Mr. Curley says our education system must reflect the skills "needed to succeed in a knowledge-based economy."

The IRDG conference will see three hundred businesses across a number of sectors come together to discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by today's business leaders.

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