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Beginning of second phase of retraining for IT professionals
Belgrade,
18 October 2017
Prime Minister Ana Brnabic announced today the beginning of the second phase of the retraining for 900 students, after the completion of the pilot phase of retraining for IT professionals, attended by 100 students.
Brnabic said at a meeting held on the occasion of the completion of the pilot programme held at the Palace of Serbia that in view of the fact that digitization and support to the IT sector is one of the key priorities of the government of Serbia, and that the pilot phase confirmed the need of the market for IT professionals, it was decided to continue the retraining programme for 900 students more.
That way we will fulfil the promise that this year 1000 people will be included in the retraining programme, Brnabic underlined.
She said that the IT sector grows by over 10% annually and as part of it, IT programming by over 20% annually.
The Prime Minister stated that since this sector lacks between 15,000 and 20,000 software developers, the government is helping to solve the problem of staff shortages through various measures.
Brnabic pointed out that in addition to increasing the number of places at IT faculties and strengthening their capacities and introducing informatics as a compulsory subject, the IT retraining project is another step in that direction.
Serbia wants to be a leader when it comes to new technologies, Brnabic said, adding that digitization is a huge development opportunity for Serbia and our opportunity to catch up with the developed world.
That way we will fulfil the promise that this year 1000 people will be included in the retraining programme, Brnabic underlined.
She said that the IT sector grows by over 10% annually and as part of it, IT programming by over 20% annually.
The Prime Minister stated that since this sector lacks between 15,000 and 20,000 software developers, the government is helping to solve the problem of staff shortages through various measures.
Brnabic pointed out that in addition to increasing the number of places at IT faculties and strengthening their capacities and introducing informatics as a compulsory subject, the IT retraining project is another step in that direction.
Serbia wants to be a leader when it comes to new technologies, Brnabic said, adding that digitization is a huge development opportunity for Serbia and our opportunity to catch up with the developed world.
The IT retraining program is jointly implemented by the Ministerial Council for Information Technologies and Innovative Entrepreneurship, headed by the Prime Minister of Serbia and the Serbian government’s Office for Information Technologies and eGovernment.
The Ministry of Labour, Employment, Veterans and Social Affairs has provided funds for the implementation of the project.
In the pilot phase of retraining, among more than 9,000 applicants, 100 students were selected.
94 of them completed the training, and most of the students, almost 70 of them, did practical training in companies, and some have already found employment.
All those interested in the new programme of retraining for IT sector can apply through website www.itobuke.rs.
The Ministry of Labour, Employment, Veterans and Social Affairs has provided funds for the implementation of the project.
In the pilot phase of retraining, among more than 9,000 applicants, 100 students were selected.
94 of them completed the training, and most of the students, almost 70 of them, did practical training in companies, and some have already found employment.
All those interested in the new programme of retraining for IT sector can apply through website www.itobuke.rs.
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