“The coal miner’s coder”

For the Grey District and West Coast it might look like this:

Identify and work with local businesses that need employees with technology skills. We have these already, with some employers already experiencing significant ecommerce revenue growth.
Teach local people technology and digital skills. Tai Poutini Polytechnic and new digital programmes on offer have moved quickly to support this approach.
Support businesses and people to make the role and job happen. This would require funding either by local government, economic development agents or central government, or a combination of these.

Future of work: teams

People that enjoy publishing and commenting on social media, rely on the feedback and replies of others. Together, as a team, they create their own unique piece of work, online and often for all to see.

So might your job allow you to work in a similar way?

Tech startup school for teens: intensive learning, practical exposure.

Employers recognise that it’s not just about high achievers. Young people with a natural talent who relish a challenge and …