The 2008 National ICT Careers Week will run between 28 July and 2 August and will demonstrate the career opportunities available in the ICT industry.
More than 70 companies, industry bodies, education institutions and government agencies have registered as participants for the initiative.
These organisations will host events and activities promoting the benefits of post-school ICT studies for school students, and of careers in ICT for graduates.
Events will include demonstrations of cutting-edge technology from areas such as climate change, security, space, medicine and artificial intelligence.
“The National ICT Careers Week will broaden the horizons of young school leavers who may not have considered undertaking ICT studies or the possibilities that surround a career in the ICT industry,” said Penny Coulter, chair of the Careers Week Steering Committee.
“Working in ICT is not just about sitting at a desk in front of a computer. There’s a world of opportunity out there for young people to become leaders and team players in almost any field of high-technology they choose,” Coulter said.
More details on the Week and the events it includes are available at www.aiia.com.au/pages/nationalictcareersweek.aspx.
The website is being constantly updated with new registrants and ICT week activities.
