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20% Alternative Pathways Pledge Signing

On Monday 2 December 2024, Compact Partners will publicly sign a pledge that 20% of all digital entry-level hires will come from alternative pathways by 2030. The signing be a landmark commitment from the digital sector, creating lasting cultural change. 

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Compact launch

The Compact Launch was held on November 29th 2023 to celebrate the achievements and commitment from all Compact Partners, to work in innovative and collaborative ways to address the projected shortage of 85,000 digital workers in NSW by 2030. 

Key attendees:

• The Hon. Steve Whan MP, Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education of NSW
• Murat Dizdar PSM, Secretary at the NSW Department of Education
• Chloe Read, Deputy Secretary, Education and Skills Reform at the NSW Department of Education
• Suzie Matthews, Executive Director, Skills and Pathways at the NSW Department of Education
• Steven Worrall, Chair of NSW Skills Board & Managing Director of Microsoft ANZ