Find your next career here: Fill the digital industry’s skills gap at Fife College

Meet the demand - one in ten of all Scottish vacancies are in the technology sector

Would you like to be part of an exciting industry in Scotland that's growing quickly? We’re talking about the computing and digital industry, and it's making a lot of money and creating a lot of jobs. In fact, it contributed around £5,997m to the Scottish economy last year!

One in ten of all Scottish vacancies are in the technology sector, and within this sector employment is forecast to grow by 3.2% between 2022-25 compared to a Scotland-wide increase of 1.2%.

Forecasts indicate there will be around 15,600 job openings for tech professionals each year across the whole economy. But here's the problem: there aren't enough people with the right skills to fill these jobs.

A Fife College course could set you on the right track

And guess what? The jobs in this industry pay really well. The average salary for digital technology professionals is higher than the average Scottish salary and it is continuing to grow.

Not only that, but 82 percent of all job applications these days require digital skills. So, if you want to have a good chance of getting a job in the future, it's a great idea to start learning about digital technologies and computing.

Fife College is here to help! They want to bridge the gap between the demand for digital skills and the number of people with those skills. They're offering lots of courses in subjects like computer games development, cyber security, software development, 3D animation, and digital design. You can study many of these subjects full-time or part-time, depending on what works best for you.

Stewart McDonald, the Faculty Director of Creative Industries at Fife College, said: “The digital technology industry in Scotland is expected to grow a lot in the coming years. But they need more qualified people to fill the jobs. Fife College wants to help with that by giving people the skills they need to succeed in the digital industry.

Forecasts indicate that there will be around 15,600 job openings for tech professionals each year across the whole economy

“There are lots of opportunities in this field. Whether you're interested in making video games, coding, working in healthcare, or even tourism, digital skills can open a lot of doors for you, and at Fife College we are here to help guide you into a successful career in this industry.”

If you want to learn more about the courses they offer, you can visit the Fife College website. They have courses for everyone, from beginners to advanced levels. You can even study part-time if you have other commitments. Many people of all ages choose to study computing and digital technologies at Fife College, and you can join them too.

Don't wait any longer! Apply today and start your journey towards an exciting career in the digital world with Fife College. Visit the Fife College website to find out more.