IT training could improve job security

17:20 1st April 2009

Bolstering personal IT skills by pursuing computer training courses could be a good way to improve employees' future job security.

Shelteroffshore.com reports that computer skills are immensely valuable in the current economy and the more experience an individual has, the more likely they are to find a job.

People who have been made redundant may, depending on their circumstances, be eligible for free computer training, while an existing employer may still be able to offer training opportunities despite the state of the economy.

The chance to train and increase skills and experience should be seized as both employer and employee are likely to benefit from it, even if an employee only sees the real benefits when they begin looking for a new job working for a different firm.

The Telegraph reports that internet service provider BT will soon be widely promoting its I-Plate, a device which could boost home internet connections and enable web users to engage in home learning more efficiently.