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UK entry-level tech jobs drop by 32% amid ChatGPT rise
Low code & No code

UK entry-level tech jobs drop by 32% amid ChatGPT rise

UK entry-level tech jobs have dropped 32% since ChatGPT's launch, hitting new graduates hard amid rising demands for AI and automation skills.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

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Rise by Talent launches new strategy to boost tech diversity
Artificial Intelligence

Rise by Talent launches new strategy to boost tech diversity

Rise by Talent rebrands and sets new strategy under Georgia Townsend to boost tech diversity and skills in Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025

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New scheme aims to boost & accredit Australia's cyber workforce
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New scheme aims to boost & accredit Australia's cyber workforce

A new Australian scheme launched by key industry groups aims to professionalise and expand the nation's cyber security workforce amid rising demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
AI boosts entry-level jobs but heightens workplace stress in Australia
Artificial Intelligence

AI boosts entry-level jobs but heightens workplace stress in Australia

AI adoption in Australia boosts entry-level jobs by 41%, yet employers report rising workplace stress and a need for stronger AI governance.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
The HR function has changed forever - is your business keeping up?
Data Analytics

The HR function has changed forever - is your business keeping up?

HR has evolved from back-office admin to strategic core, with AI and integrated tech helping businesses boost talent retention and compliance in 2025.

By Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Skills are critical to Australia's productivity - that's why we need a common language for them
Digital Transformation

Skills are critical to Australia's productivity - that's why we need a common language for them

Australia needs a common language for skills to boost productivity, adapt to workforce changes, and harness AI for a digitally-enabled future economy.

By Eunice Lim • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Lancom backs Whānau Day 2025 to inspire Auckland youth in tech
Hyperscale

Lancom backs Whānau Day 2025 to inspire Auckland youth in tech

Lancom Technology backs Whānau Day 2025 in Auckland to inspire over 1,000 youths and families towards careers in the tech sector through hands-on activities and talks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
'Earn As You Learn' scheme expands to tackle skills crisis
Wintec

'Earn As You Learn' scheme expands to tackle skills crisis

New Zealand's 'Earn As You Learn' scheme, boosting skills and retention, expands nationally after a Waikato pilot showed 90% completion in manufacturing training.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
Australia's cyber workforce stagnates as AI reshapes job market
DevOps

Australia's cyber workforce stagnates as AI reshapes job market

Australia's cyber security workforce growth stagnates at 0.2% amid AI-driven automation and cost-cutting, narrowing entry-level job opportunities significantly.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 21st Sep 2025
Seneca Polytechnic launches AI program, first master's degree
Data Science

Seneca Polytechnic launches AI program, first master's degree

Seneca Polytechnic launches a two-year Master of Artificial Intelligence programme blending advanced theory with real-world industry experience and internships.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Sep 2025
WiseTech opens 2026 Earn & Learn path for school leavers
EduTech

WiseTech opens 2026 Earn & Learn path for school leavers

WiseTech opens 2026 Earn & Learn, a paid four-year pathway blending software engineering work with a computer science degree.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
ShadowTech25 inspires Manawatū girls to explore tech careers
Software Development

ShadowTech25 inspires Manawatū girls to explore tech careers

ShadowTech25 inspired 24 Year 11 girls in Manawatū to explore diverse ICT careers through panels, activities, and industry insights, addressing NZ's skills shortage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Australian tech sector urges swift digital skills reforms
Digital Transformation

Australian tech sector urges swift digital skills reforms

Australian tech sector backs swift digital skills reforms to bridge a AUD $25 billion gap and boost economic growth by 2035, says ACS.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
ShadowTech25 inspires over 1,200 girls to pursue tech careers
EduTech

ShadowTech25 inspires over 1,200 girls to pursue tech careers

Over 1,200 New Zealand schoolgirls are gaining first-hand tech industry experience through ShadowTech25, aiming to boost female representation in technology careers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Macquarie Cloud Services named Australia's top graduate employer
Cybersecurity

Macquarie Cloud Services named Australia's top graduate employer

Macquarie Cloud Services has been crowned Australia's top graduate employer, outpacing giants like Amazon and Microsoft in career advancement and workplace culture.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Clean energy Council launches skills passport for sector jobs
Clean technologies

Clean energy Council launches skills passport for sector jobs

The Clean Energy Council has launched a new skills passport programme to boost training and jobs in Victoria and Queensland's renewable energy sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Exclusive: How 'essential' internships are easing Australia's tech skills shortage
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: How 'essential' internships are easing Australia's tech skills shortage

Australian universities and tech firms are partnering on immersive internships to bridge the 1.3 million tech skills gap by 2030 and boost job readiness.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025