Oltek forecasts rising demand for digital and computer engineering specialists

Nicosia, Cyprus. Demand for specialists in digital and information technologies and computer engineering is expected to increase in the coming years, particularly among workers combining technical skills with artificial intelligence knowledge, technical teachers’ union Oltek said on Monday.

Oltek chairman Panayiotis Lyssandrou said technical education must be continuously updated to respond to changing labour market needs.

Modern technical education

Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Lyssandrou said the union aimed to ensure modern, high-quality technical education.

“We want technical schools with modern infrastructure, highly qualified teachers, close cooperation with the economy and industry, and courses that prepare young people for tomorrow’s jobs, not today’s,” he said.

He described technical education as “not just an educational choice, but a strategic investment in the future”.

Growing student interest

Lyssandrou said technical and vocational training had “turned a page in Cyprus” and was attracting increasing numbers of students each year.

“The continuous increase in the number of students proves that the society in Cyprus now acknowledges its value, prospects and modern role,” he said.

Technical schools offer modern specialisations, direct links with the labour market and significant opportunities for further study, he added.

Career prospects

Oltek graduates have strong career prospects, with particularly competitive and decent remuneration, Lyssandrou said.

He said the growth in technical education was the result of collective efforts in recent years by teachers, school directors and the education ministry to continuously upgrade the institution.