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Critical thinking presentation about the article "Tech Sector in Skills Shortage crisis" by Ian Campbell, published in the Irish Times on 15 July 2011.TRANSCRIPT
CRITICAL THINKING
José A. Ferrón
Tech Sector in Skills Shortage ‘Crisis'
by Ian Campbell
Friday, July 15, 2011
1. Introduction
The problem:
“The Government must introduce new policies to combat skill shortages in the Irish IT sector”
1. Introduction
The Sector:
IT – Communications – Gaming
Over 1000 Companies Google, Facebook, Microsoft, etc. Over 70,000 current employed
1. Introduction
Joan Mulvihill
Established in 1997
300 companies
6000 professionals
2. Analysis
A) Points
The IIA is calling for the introduction of policies to combat the problem.
We are in crisis mode, and this is about investing in a wealth generating sector.
2. Analysis
A) Points
The IIA has launched a document highlighting the problem and possible solutions.
The criteria would be drawn up by industry bodies.
2. AnalysisA) Points
The root of the problem is undersubscribed technology courses.
The Government has to look at the problem now, not at longer term solutions.
IIA distanced from the Special Assignment Relief Programme (2008)
2. Analysis B) Facts:
2,500 unfilled jobs
IIA represents over 300 companies and more than 6,000 individuals
70,000 people currently employed in the tech sector in Ireland
200,000 in supporting jobs
2. Analysis C) Assumptions:
Irish students would be encouraged to take 3th level tech courses.
The failure to draw talent comes down to Ireland’s lack of competitiveness.
2. Analysis
C) Assumptions:
The proposal is effectively a job creation scheme.
Protecting our smart economy people is the best route for economic recovery.
2. Analysis
OUT OF CATEGORY
“I have evidence of English people who have turned down jobs here”
3. Evaluation
A) Points
The IIA is calling for the introduction of policies to combat the problem.
We are in crisis mode, and this is about investing in a wealth generating sector.
3. Evaluation
A) Points
IIA has launched a document highlighting the problem and possible solutions.
The criteria would be drawn up by industry bodies.
3. Evaluation
A) Points
The root of the problem is undersubscribed technology courses.
The Government has to look at the problem now, not at longer term solutions.
IIA distanced from the Special Assignment Relief Programme (2008)
3. Evaluation
B) Facts:
2,500 unfilled jobs
Source of this data is not offered in the article...
Is it real?
3. Evaluation
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3. Evaluation
IIA represents over 300 companies and more than 6,000 individuals
Including IADT!!!
70,000 people currently employed in the tech sector in Ireland - 200,000 in supporting jobs
3. Evaluation
The total number of ICT enterprises in Ireland is approx. 5,400
233 of these are foreign owned ICT companies
According to the CSO's 2010 employment figures, over 74,000 people are employed in ICT companies in Ireland
3. Evaluation
C) Assumptions:
Irish students would be encouraged to take 3th level tech courses.
“Recent statistics show that the number of students starting computer/software courses has increased by 32% since late 2007 while the numbers starting electrical engineering courses have increased by 21% since late 2007”
www.ict.ie
3. Evaluation
The failure to draw talent comes down to Ireland’s lack of competitiveness.
9/10 global ICT companies maintain a presence in Ireland
All of the top 5 software companies have a significant presence in Ireland
ICT accounted for €50 billion of Irish exports in 2009
According to the Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Index for 2009-2010 Ireland was rated 21/133
3. Evaluation
C) Assumptions:
The proposal is effectively a job creation scheme.
Protecting our smart economy people is the best route for economic recovery.
4. Suggestions
Research shows that it really exists a huge shortage of skills in the tech sector in Ireland.
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Ok but....
4. Suggestions
1- REFORM OF EDUCATION SYSTEM.
ONLY 20 STUDENTS GRADUATING IN A LEVEL 8 DEGREE IN COMPUTING IN IADT IN 2011.
IADT – Students’ Services
Changing the way our education system works is vital if we are to encourage young people to take up professions such as IT and engineering that will benefit our smart economy. GORDON SMITH, siliconrepublic.com
4. Suggestions
2. Reskilling
Exploring ways for people not working currently in IT.
eLearning Summit (Brussels, 2001) Published by Cisco Systems
5. Conclusions
Ireland is facing a shortage in tech skills
This is a serious matter that must be addressed
Despite the rising in unemployment rates, there are over 2,500 positions available in the ICT sector
Technology courses are undersubscribed
6. Self-Reflection
What have I learned about critical thinking?
Always questioning
Do not take assumptions for granted
Explore different alternatives
Confirm facts with trusted sources
6. Self-Reflection
What have I learned about MY OWN critical thinking skills?
- Assumptions
- It is not easy to change the mind