Skills Shortage Addressed by TIA

Thursday 11th March 2010 10:12am

The number of students studying maths and science across the country is falling to dangerous levels, prompting warnings of a critical shortage in skilled workers, particularly in South Australia. The Group of Eight Review, carried out by the nation's top universities, including the University of Adelaide, has delivered an alarming picture of maths and science in schools. The minimum we need is something like 20,000 in the next five to 10 years.... at the current rates we couldn't produce half that amount says Professor Dowd from the University of Adelaide.

Read the full article from The Advertiser, 11th March 2010 about the shortage of engineers.

Read about the TIA skills project that has practical "hands on" activities to address the shortage of ICT and electronics personnel in South Australia.

The TIA Skills Project is proudly supported by the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology.