'Majority of younger people accept computer training is necessary'

13:02 21st May 2009

Nearly 60 per cent of people aged 16-30 accept that computer training is an important skill for success in today's economy, according to a new study.

Research commissioned by the British Computer Society (BCS) found that less than 45 per cent of people in this age group who lack computer skills are confident they will find a job, while nearly 20 per cent of those surveyed said they find computing boring.

Nearly 40 per cent said they would choose a web-based IT career, although network design - one of the most important areas of the sector - attracted less than 20 per cent of participants.

Jennifer Hewitt, from the BCS Young Professionals Group, said: "Young people realise even basic IT skills are now essential to their long-term employment prospects. They recognise that IT is a dynamic, global profession that offers a rewarding career equal to other traditional professions."

In related training news, thestage.co.uk reports that the Lyric Hammersmith in west London is set to offer computer training facilities as part of a new £15 million centre due to open in 2011.