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Find out about the latest NSW Digital Skills and Workforce Compact news.
20% Alternative Pathways Pledge Signing
On Monday 2 December 2024, 22 Compact Partners publicly signed a pledge that 20% of all digital entry-level hires will come from alternative pathways by 2030. The signing is a landmark commitment from the digital sector, creating lasting cultural change.
"The 20% Pledge offers alternative pathways to tech careers in Australia, which are essential to addressing the sectors critical skills shortages. The Pledge represents a commitment from across the industry to offer flexible, inclusive, and efficient solutions to workforce challenges which will help address labour demands, but also support long-term economic growth and regional development."
Josh Griggs, CEO - ACS
Compact launch
The Compact Launch was held on November 29th 2023 to celebrate the achievements and commitment from all Compact Partners, to work in innovative and collaborative ways to address the projected shortage of 85,000 digital workers in NSW by 2030.
Key attendees:
- The Hon. Steve Whan MP, Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education of NSW
- Murat Dizdar PSM, Secretary at the NSW Department of Education
- Chloe Read, Deputy Secretary, Education and Skills Reform at the NSW Department of Education
- Suzie Matthews, Executive Director, Skills and Pathways at the NSW Department of Education
- Steven Worrall, Chair of NSW Skills Board & Managing Director of Microsoft ANZ
