Monday, July 19, 2010

Skills shortage - what does it mean for you?


Check the Australian today, interesting article title 'Skills shortage, a danger' which emphasises that businesses are frustrated by the lack of Accountants, Metal Workers, Engineers, Business Administration Managers, Machinists, Metal casting and forging and finishing tradespeople.


What studies and qualifications could you pursue to meet this frustrated demand for labour? What might this mean for wages in these areas? How can educational institutions help meet this demand? What can the government do?

Which of these might appeal to you?

As our economy changes in the decades to come, will these areas remain in demand or is it only a short term deficit?