Tech Council of Australia partners with government to educate young tech workers

Young Australians will be given a boost to gain work in the growing technology sector as part of a new training program.

The Virtual Work Experience program will allow people aged between 14 and 25 to build their digital skills.

The program is a partnership between the federal government and the Tech Council of Australia, and draws on the support of software giant Microsoft, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and the National Broadband Network.

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth said the program would also help reduce the employment barriers for those experiencing disadvantage or those with a disability.

“This virtual program will engage disadvantaged young people and other groups under-represented in the tech sector, such as people with disability, to realise their potential to be part of the fastest growing job industry in Australia,” she said.

“Tech Council of Australia has worked with an expert advisory panel to ensure the program’s accessibility for young people with disability.