BREAKING NEWS
The State of Computer Science in England: A Mixed Bag of Progress and Challenges
LONDON, ENGLAND – In a recent report, the UK’s leading computer science experts have sounded the alarm on the state of the field in England, highlighting both significant progress and pressing challenges. The report, released today, provides a comprehensive overview of the current landscape and offers recommendations for improvement.
KEY FINDINGS
- The number of students pursuing computer science degrees has increased by 25% in the past five years, with a significant surge in applications from underrepresented groups.
- However, the report warns that the field still faces a severe shortage of skilled professionals, with an estimated 12,000 unfilled vacancies in the sector.
- The UK’s top universities are producing high-quality research, but there is a growing concern about the lack of diversity in the academic workforce, with women and ethnic minorities underrepresented in senior positions.
- The report highlights the need for greater investment in computing education, particularly in schools and at the primary level, to ensure that the next generation of computer scientists is equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed.
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
- The report identifies several challenges facing the computer science community in England, including:
- The need for more diverse and inclusive hiring practices to attract a broader range of talent.
- The importance of addressing the digital skills gap, particularly in the context of Brexit and the UK’s departure from the EU.
- The need for greater investment in computing education and training programs to ensure that the workforce is equipped to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving technology sector.
- However, the report also highlights several opportunities for growth and innovation, including:
- The potential for computer science to drive economic growth and development in key sectors such as healthcare, finance, and transportation.
- The need for greater collaboration between industry, academia, and government to address the challenges facing the field and capitalize on its opportunities.
CALL TO ACTION
- The report concludes with a call to action for policymakers, educators, and industry leaders to work together to address the challenges facing computer science in England and to capitalize on its opportunities.
- The report’s authors urge policymakers to prioritize investment in computing education and training programs, to address the digital skills gap, and to promote diversity and inclusion in the workforce.
- Industry leaders are encouraged to provide internships, mentorship opportunities, and other forms of support to students and early-career professionals, and to prioritize diversity and inclusion in their hiring practices.
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I'm sure we've all seen the news about the tech industry (layoffs, AI, CS popularity). Many of CS related subs are 90% new grads (and even experienced workers) ranting about not being able to find jobs (even at entry-level and 100s of applications).
What is to blame for this dilemma?
Are CS Students not putting in enough effort?
Is it only SWE that is saturated?
Are new grads only applying for FAANG, and expecting six figure salaries fresh out of school?
Is the supply exceeding the demand for tech jobs?
The most common advice I see is "work on projects, do internships, network with people, leetcode, etc." It seems even with these experiences, some people are STILL unemployed. Then there's the situation with veterans and YOE, still struggling with employment
It seems somewhat of a mystery to me…. Either every unemployed person is on reddit and making it seem worse than it is, or they are simply lying about their situation.
On the other side of the fence, there are articles and headlines stating "hundreds of thousand of tech jobs expected in the coming years" and "CyberSecurity, [insert other branch of CS], is the future of tech jobs" Are these articles just BS, trying to push some agenda?
BTW I am not a CS grad, I am about to start school, so just a bit concerned when I see a job market like this.
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It was always overhyped. The work itself is boring and depressing. Doing the same get request filling a table for the rest of your life. 99% of jobs are boring web dev. The pay is not even that high. Just a constant jira grind. Scrum. we were tricked!