Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society Jeanette Wirt Vice Chair Victorian Branch Australian Computer Society
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What’s ICT? ICT plays an important role in the way in which we live and do business. ICT industry is dynamic & fast paced ICT employment outlook within Australia remains strong ICT industry in Australia is shifting away from programming and towards supporting competitive drivers of an organisation. Terms used broadly are ICT (Information Communications Technology) or IT (Information Technology)
Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society ICT Economic Contribution ICT is economically more significant to the Australian economy than: Mining Education Defence Agriculture And all individual Manufacturing sectors Source: ABS data 2006
Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society Misconceptions about ICT careers A career in ICT means sitting in the backroom of an office coding on a computer People/business skills are not important in ICT Careers It’s all about programming ICT careers are not for FEMALES
Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society ICT Professionals Work in All Industry Sectors HEALTH FINANCE EDUCATION ENTERTAINMENT TOURISM R & D SECURITY Government,Retail,Hospitality,Business,Management, And more …
Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society ICT Snapshot Over 500,000 ICT workers in Australia In Victoria, there are over 140,00 ICT technical, professional and trade employment in all industry sector Over 9,000 ICT industry in Victoria Revenue of ICT Industry is estimated around $85 - $ 98 billion The ICT sector is playing an increasing role in driving economic growth and prosperity, accounting for 6% of GDP and 13.8% of total investment in Australia. Source: ACS ICT Statistical Compendium 2009
Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society Trends in ICT employment Source: ABS Labour Force Survey - DEEWR trend data, Sep 2008
Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society ICT Employment by State
Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society Employment Level Source: ABS Labour Force Survey - DEEWR trend data, Sep 2008
Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society Where do I want to be? Source: Forrester Research
Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society Females in ICT Source: ACS ICT Industry Report – Jan 2008
Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society ICT Career Streams Queensland Government, Dept of Public Works ACS Young IT Professionals Conference 2006
Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society Why apply for an ICT course? High starting salary (around $42,000 - $62,000) Rapid career and salary progression Opportunity to work anywhere in the world in almost any industry Around $50 million new jobs created over the next 18 months
Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society Your Passport to the world ICT is your dream career if you: enjoy creativity want greater flexibility are a good communicator love challenges want to be part of the industry that’s shaping our future are looking for a career that will take you places
Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society The Coolest Jobs Around They range from fashion, finance and health to entertainment design and graphics, ICT roles are diverse designing websites and developing games to driving critical systems that helps financial markets to run or keep planes in the air
Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society What should I study if I want to have a career in ICT? General computing and science subjects University courses in ICT which provide Work Integrated Learning/Industry Based Learning components Vocational programs offered by institutions such as TAFE But, there is no need to worry – everyone can get involved.
Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society Academic Entry Points University TAFE Industry University Post and undergraduate University TAFE Industry University TAFE Industry High School Queensland Government, Dept of Public Works ACS Young IT Professionals Conference 2006
Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society Info about ICT careers
Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society Who do I talk to and how do I get involved? Careers Portal – Attend National ICT Careers Week activities/events – Teachers Parents/relatives/friends Career Advisers ACS members ICT students/graduates or ICT professionals Attend University Open Days Apply for ACS Foundation scholarships
Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society ICT Professional Organisation Australian Computer Society (ACS) ACS Foundation (provides scholarships)
Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society ICT Careers Portal Graduate Careers Australia List of ACS Accredited ICT Courses ICT Skills Info Multi Media Victoria Skills Snapshot Useful References
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