Information Technology is everywhere. We all use it at home and at work. Over one million people work in IT and Telecoms in the UK. They work for companies doing important specialist IT jobs, but also work in jobs in other industries such as finance and banking, health, transport, and the creative sector.
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| Bath and North East Somerset | 1,894 |
| Bristol | 7,746 |
| North Somerset | 1,700 |
| South Gloucestershire | 6,438 |
Source: Annual Business Inquiry Employee Analysis. ONS Crown Copyright. (From Nomis 2009)
Source: Labour Force Survey 2007, © Crown Copyright. Figures are for England.
| Position | Average annual salary (£s) |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineer, Installation and Maintenance | £27,421 |
| Database Assistant/Clerk | £16,427 |
| ICT Manager | £51,277 |
| IT Operatives Technician | £31,380 |
| IT User Support Technician | £26,949 |
| Software Professional | £37,630 |
Salary rates have been calculated using the average gross pay rates for full time workers. Figures are for the United Kingdom. Averages can hide higher earnings. With training and career development, higher salaries can be achieved.
Source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2008, O.N.S., © Crown Copyright.
In 2008 83.7% of 16 year olds in the West of England continued in full-time education, while a further 10.2% entered full-time employment or work-based training.
Opportunities for 16 year olds in ICT are limited. You generally need to be trained and skilled. 46% of workers in IT enter after taking a course at NVQ Level 4 at university or college. Continuous training to upgrade skills is essential.
Source: Connexions West of England 2009.
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