New Digital Economy Guide Launched

Skills Development Scotland has launched a new guide to help people better understand the term "digital economy", and highlight the practical support available to enhance their digital skills.

The term “digital economy” covers the massive growth in demand for digital technology jobs and skills which are now vital for pretty much every industry in Scotland.

Once seen as only relevant to the technology sector, digital skills are now essential right across the board, from tourism to health and from construction to food and drink (and everything in between).

In essence, without digital skills Scotland’s entire economy would stop turning. Which is why, back in March last year, SDS launched the first ever Digital Economy Skills Action Plan.

Off the back of that plan the skills agency worked with a range of external and internal stakeholders to create the Digital Economy Skills & Careers Guide. It has been developed to help both individuals and businesses upskill themselves on the digital economy, as well as signposting to further information and resources.

Debbie McCutcheon, Digital Skills Project Manager, from SDS said: “We are very grateful to everyone who reviewed the content, and shared ideas to make sure that the guide was fit for purpose and pitched at the right level. Please share far and wide to make sure as many people as possible can appreciate and access the opportunities opening up thanks to the huge growth in the digital economy.”

You can download the guide here.