Digital Technologies
Digital technologies are changing the world we live in. Technology is needed in almost every job from financial services, healthcare, creative industries, sports and much more.
The impact you could make:
- Working in technology means you can help people work, learn and talk to each other.
- Help play a central role in climate emergency and save the planet.
- You could be developing satellites, rockets and analysing the data to help us go to space.
The opportunities within digital technologies:
All businesses and organisations need digital skills and knowledge to survive. By being creative, developing and delivering ideas, you can make a real difference to people's lives.
UK tech employs 2.93m people, which has almost doubled in 2 years.
Employment
In 2022, there were 87,200 people working in the digital technology sector in Scotland. Digital technology skills also span other sectors like creative industries, sciences and the environment.*
Job Availability
Between 2022 to 2025 a further 4,300 people will be needed to fill job openings.*
Job Diversity
There are 3,870 Modern Apprentices training in various digital roles.*
*Skills Sector Assessment 2022