Millions set to improve IT skills in wake of credit crunch

20:00 10th November 2008

Millions of British people intend to improve their IT skills in order to enhance their job prospects during the credit crunch, according to research.

A study by the Association of Colleges discovered that 21 per cent of adults in the UK intend to upgrade their skills over the next 12 months.

Some 31 per cent of these people said that they have been motivated to take further IT training as a reaction to the presently difficult financial circumstances.

David Collins, president of the Association of Colleges, said: "Understandably the current economic situation will trigger people to reassess their situation and to come to bold decisions about their future."

"Quite rightly people will be looking at the qualifications they have got and those they need to get to fulfil their future aspirations."

"As we celebrate Colleges Week, we would encourage anyone interested in updating their skills to contact their local college to find out how they can unlock their talent and transform their life," he added.

Created in 1996, the Association of Colleges works to promote the interest of further education institutions throughout England and Wales.

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