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Asked by Kate

AQW 22896/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to the Software and Cyber Action Plan, how her Department is working with (i) universities; (ii) the further education sector; and (iii) industry partners to grow the numbers of people obtaining computing-related skills and qualifications.

Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 19 February 2025

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
19 February 2025
Answer due by
6 March 2025
Answered
27 February 20258 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

The Software and Cyber Action Plan is a 3-year plan with a range of activities which will help grow the sector. Skills is an important theme across this action plan. My officials continue to engage with key stakeholders across industry and academia to help grow the number of people obtaining computing-related skills and qualifications.

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