“Disappointing” and “a step backwards”: Tuanz CEO Craig Young on New Zealand's status in the global digital economy. Photo / BusinessDesk
The Technology Users Association has issued a stark warning that New Zealand risks falling further behind in the global digital economy unless the Government urgently reforms its approach to digital and technology skills, with a particular focus on vocational training.
In a wide-ranging interview on this week’s episode of The
Business of Tech, Technology Users Association (Tuanz) CEO Craig Young expressed deep frustration at the lack of strategic leadership and investment in building the local tech talent pipeline, calling current Government proposals “disappointing” and “a step backwards” for the industry.
“We’ve missed a trick here,” Young said, referring to the Government’s plan to wind down the Workforce Development Councils and replace them with new industry standards boards that largely ignore the unique needs of the digital and creative sectors.
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