IT Industry Trends

Average salary of US Tech Industry Workers

$94,000

The Median tech occupation wage is 125% higher than the median national wage in the U.S.
Source: CompTIA State of the Tech Workforce

College Towns are Emerging as the Next Tech Hubs

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What makes these areas so attractive? Access to a constantly refreshing talent pool and desirable quality of life.

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CompTIA Career Pathways

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43% of state CIOs cite the inadequate availability of security professionals as a major barrier they face in addressing their organization’s cybersecurity.

Source: 2018 State CIO Survey

Diversity in Tech

Hiring Without Unconscious Bias

As an employer, you can take steps to recognize and reduce unconscious bias during the IT hiring process. But where should you start?

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Women in Cybersecurity

Opportunities abound in the cybersecurity arena, yet only 14% of the current U.S. workforce in cybersecurity is female.

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