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Digital & IT
Digital, what is it? What does it mean?
It’s a broad term for sure and also referred to by many as IT!
In short, digital is everywhere and we interact with its functionality daily, from cash registers, robotics and machinery, computing, automation, creative industries right through to vital diagnostic systems. Digital is the present and the future therefore plays a fundamental role in all our lives every day.
Because of its diverse nature, skills demand for digital savvy individuals will never be lacking, choosing a career in digital with guarantee a long term well paid career choice and with its ever evolving technologies will always remain fresh and exciting.
Did you know?
Choosing a digital career does not always mean working in the digital sector. All industries require digital skills, therefore you could choose to be a digital professional in a sector that you love, most of which offer apprenticeships and training pathways to get you up to speed.
A few examples below.
• Manufacturing, Engineering, Construction, Food Production & Energy all require:
• Automation Experts, Robotics Professionals, 3d Designers, Virtual and Augmented Reality Creators and Operators
• Health and Social Care require
• Patient Monitoring and Diagnostic System Experts, Analysists, Digital Lab Technicians • Leisure, Retail and Hospitality
• Game Designers, Virtual Reality Specialists, Marketing, Logistics Professionals • Business and Financial
• Fin Tec (Financial technology) Experts, Big Data Analysts, Cyber Security Specialists • Creative Industries
• Designers, Animators / Special Effects Producers, Music & Video Producers and Streaming Services Specialists
The possibilities are exhaustive in this exciting every changing and exciting digital world.
In our region, huge investment in the future for digital services is underway so jobs and careers are widely available right now and demand for such skills will continue to grow.
A guide to careers in Digital & IT