e-skills UK in England

We’re working with English employers and stakeholders to address the IT & Telecoms skills issues that will have the most significant impact on the country’s economy.

To make sure England has the technology skills it needs to compete internationally, we’re delivering on our Strategic Plan for England (2009-2014)  PDF 1MB

What we’re doing in England

We’re inspiring future talent by:

• re-designing the IT curriculum for young people with Behind the Screen
• encouraging employer engagement in schools with IT Ambassadors and the Girls in IT campaign
• providing materials to get more girls into IT through CC4G
• encouraging primary schools to explore the opportunities of IT and the internet with our Make IT Happy competition 
• providing information to encourage all young people to consider technology careers with BigAmbition
• helping students develop the skills they need to get ahead with the 
  ITMB degree
• improving students’ career prospects and practical skills with the
  e-skills Professional Placement

We’re supporting IT professionals by:

• providing professional development opportunities with the IT Professional Profile
• offering Apprenticeship schemes to small and medium sized companies through the Employer Apprenticeship Service
• helping IT professionals develop their careers with the
  e-skills Professional Programme

We’re also working to raise awareness of the value of IT to organisations and individuals by offering:

• free tools through the Business IT Guide
• an up-to-date, nationally recognised IT user qualification (ITQ) tailored to business and individual needs
• access to strong, reliable, labour market research and intelligence for England