Employer webinar: How organisations can navigate a competitive marketplace for specialist digital skills

Dates
Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 11:00 to 12:00
Location
Online

The demand for specialist digital and IT skills has never been higher, yet organisations across sectors are struggling to keep pace. Recruiting externally is costly and competitive, while the rapid acceleration of AI is reshaping roles faster than traditional hiring models can adapt. In this webinar, we’ll explore:

  • The current state of specialist digital and IT skills: What organisations are missing and why it matters to growth and success
  • The recruitment challenge: Why hiring externally is often expensive and unsustainable.
  • The AI revolution: How emerging technologies are compounding the skills gap in some organisations.
  • The role of degrees and apprenticeships: How practical and flexible strategies can build more diverse, future-ready teams from within.

Join experts from The Open University’s STEM faculty, professionals who have built their careers through flexible programmes, and other industry tech experts for actionable insights on creating a more diverse, skilled and resilient IT workforce. Discover how flexible work-based learning can help you develop the specialist skills your organisation needs.

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