New IT jobs grew 32% in 2006, survey reveals

NEW jobs in the IT sector have surged 32% according to the 2006 annual salary survey by recruiter Rescon. It represents a 4% rise on last year.

However, after polling 10 universities and colleges across the country, the survey found just 33% had filled all places on their IT and computer courses.

Despite this, 40% of colleges polled reported an overall increase of places accepted on IT courses.