Bridging Talent Shortages in Tech - Skills-first Hiring, Micro-credentials and Inclusive Outreach

More comprehensive strategies must be applied to tackle talent shortages in the tech sector. This report raises the importance of approaches such as skills-first hiring, micro-credentials and inclusivity as tools to broaden talent pools and facilitate skill development tailored to industry needs. It argues that robust collaboration between educational institutions, government and the private sector is necessary for the implementation of such approaches, and offers a number of case studies from OECD countries to illustrate successes.