Government failing IT students

13:44 11th July 2008

Student's IT career prospects are being reduced because government education budgets fall short of preparing people for the industry, new research reveals.

A survey - commissioned by Man and Machine of 100 teachers, heads of year and IT managers - disclosed that 82 per cent of respondents believe that the government's budget is not sufficient to prepare students to enter IT and computer design sectors.

Students, who could benefit from outside computer training, will receive an extra £230 million in this year's budget, but questions remain about whether this will be adequate.

Tim Seaman, managing director at Man and Machine, said: "The money is certainly not being invested in preparing pupils for work in the IT sector.

"It is clear that there is a real demand for technology by students and staff in the education sector and if this is not addressed soon, future employees will suffer greatly when they begin working."

Man and Machine is a value added distributor working in the digital design industry.

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