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It’s a broad term for sure, often referred by many as IT, but it's not all
about IT coding and web design, although they are important.
In short, digital is everywhere and we interact with its functionality daily,
from cash registers, robotics & machinery, computing, automation,
creative industries, AI, gaming right through to vital medical diagnostic
& monitoring 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 will guarantee a long-
term well-paid career choice and with its ever-evolving technologies will
always remain fresh and exciting.
Which subjects should I try to excel in?
Success in the subjects below will stand you
in good stead for a career in Digital activities
There are such a wide variety of roles
available in this sector that suit all
education levels and fields of specialism,
many pathways have apprenticeship
opportunities, including degree
apprenticeships.
Further Education.
NVQ Level 3,
IT, Web Design, Photography,
Telecommunications, Creative Arts
Production, AI, VR
NVQ Level 4 and 5:
Graphic Design, Senior Developers, User
Experience Developers (UX Dev Ops)
Project Managers. Automation Systems,
Game / App Developer
Bachelor's Degree:
Managers & Directors, IT Architecture,
Robotics, Computer Engineers, Network
Engineers
English / Welsh
Maths
Sciences
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
➢ Scientific Services
➢ Life Sciences
Hospitality, Leisure, Tourism & Retail require;
➢ Game Designers
➢ Virtual Reality Specialists
➢ Marketing
➢ Logistics Professionals
Business and Financial require;
➢ Fin Tec (Financial Technology) Block Chain
➢ Big Data Analysts
➢ Cyber Security Specialists
Creative Industries require;
➢ Designers, Animators / Special Effects Producers
➢ Music & Video Producers and Streaming Services
Specialists
✓ Huge opportunity for startup’s providing technical services to industry looking to
modernise, creative media, design etc making this an entrepreneurial sector to enter
✓ Skills are core transferable to any sector and are in demand
✓ Automation of systems will be important for SWW to address the ageing workforce
retirement gap risk
The possibilities are exhaustive in this exciting every changing and developing 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.
Digital
What's it all about?