Tech Courses Are a Hot Ticket in the UK
Ever since the pandemic hit, folks have been googling tech training like it’s a holiday quest. In fact, searches for remote learning have jumped over 40% on average, and that’s just a snapshot of the real buzz going on.
The Numbers That Matter
- 649,000 fewer people employed in June compared to March 2020 – a stark reminder that the job market still feels the virus’s punch.
- From all those fading gigs, the tech sector is the new “must‑have” – engineering, UX, data analytics are all up for grabs.
Search‑in‑Stat Spree
When the country hit lockdown, people started looking for fresh skills. Numbers from the latest Google trends show:
- User Interface (UI) shots up by 62%
- User Experience (UX) climbs 56%
- Data Analytics +37%
- Software Engineer +36%
- Web Developer +27%
Future Outlook
Tech Nation says the sector was already growing six times faster than the rest of the economy before COVID. By 2030, half of the UK economy could be digital, tech, and creative. With 13,000+ job postings on Indeed.co.uk within the last two weeks alone, it’s clear that the arena is buzzing.
Scholarships to Save the Day
Now that the government’s furlough scheme ends in October, worry vibes are real. Ironhack and Landing.Jobs teamed up to tackle this with a €300,000 scholarship program. The offer covers:
- Full or partial tuition at Ironhack bootcamps in Lisbon, Madrid, Barcelona and their remote programs.
- No prior experience? No problem. Just spam a quick application and ace a brief tech test.
Applications close on Tuesday, 28 July.
Word from the Trained
Álvaro Rojas, Head of Remote at Ironhack says, “We’re not just launching training – we’re building careers. This scholarship is the perfect launchpad for anyone wanting to flip their career into web development, UX/UI, or data analysis. It’s the best time to jump in, the job market’s open, and we’ve got the tools to make it happen.”
Manuel Rocha, a recent web development bootcamp graduate, adds, “In nine weeks, you’re not just learning the basics; you’re popping every single skill they want in the market. The environment’s friendly, the tech is up‑to‑date, and you can hit the job market in just two months.”
Step Into Your New Tech Future
If you’re tired of the same old job routine and want to dive into a field where your skills literally pay for offline coffee – this is your cue. Grab the scholarship, model your future, and let those graphs climb upward with your new story.
