2012 State of the IT Workforce
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Terry Erdle, EVP of CompTIA, presents at NAWB on March 12, 2012, on the state of the IT workforce and how more skilled workers are needed.
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2012 State of the IT Workforce
Terry ErdleExecutive Vice PresidentSkills CertificationCompTIA
Trade association advancing the global IT
industry for 30 years
Who is CompTIA
• Headquartered in the U.S.
with offices in 11 countries
• World’s largest provider of
vendor-neutral IT certifications
• 2,000 member companies &
1,000 partners worldwide
Our Members and PartnersOur Members and Partners
Vendors Resellers Education
Our FocusEducation | Certification | Advocacy | Philanthropy
EducateEducate The IT
Channel
CertifyCertify The IT
Workforce
AdvocateAdvocate On Behalf of the Industry
GiveGive BackBackThrough Philanthropy
IT Labor Force Growing Faster than Economy
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Overall U.S. at 8.5% as of Jan. 2011
Overall U.S. at 8.5% as of Jan. 2011
IT at 3.6% as of Jan. 2011IT at 3.6%
as of Jan. 2011
Overall U.S. up 1.1% since Jan. 2011
Overall U.S. up 1.1% since Jan. 2011
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IT up 3.6% since Jan. 2011
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IT up 3.6% since Jan. 2011
Unemployment
Labor Force
Strong IT Employment
166,000 U.S. IT Firms Employ
a Total of 5 Million Workers
in the IT Industry• 400,000 Self-Employed
• 60% of Workers Employed by Large Firms Spanning the Entire IT Industry
• 62% of Workers in the IT Services Sector are Employed by Small Firms
Source: U.S. Economic Census and CompTIA IT Industry Outlook 2012
Strong IT Employment
3.6 Million Workers in IT Departments in Industries Across the Economy
Majority in Core IT Positions: Computer Support Software Development Computer Systems Analyst
Source: CompTIA IT Industry Outlook 2012
Small Business is the Lifeblood of the National Economy
CompTIA market research reveals that:
•SMBs employ more than 50% of the country's private sector workforce
•SMBs hire 40% of high-tech workers, such as scientists, engineers and computer workers.
•98% of all IT firms are small companies.
Source: Small Business Administration
A Plethora of Tech Job Openings
Nearly 300,000 IT jobs are now open in the U.S., according to Indeed.com
Nearly 300,000 IT jobs are now open in the U.S., according to Indeed.com
Skilled IT Professionals Are Harder to Find
Compared to other employment sectors, more
CIOs say recruiting is a challenge, according to
Robert Half International.
Compared to other employment sectors, more
CIOs say recruiting is a challenge, according to
Robert Half International.
Skills Gaps are on the Rise
• Majority of organizations want to improve use of technology and skills of IT staff.
• Skills gaps in IT are on the rise:
4 in 10 organizations report an increase
in IT skills gaps
• Most organizations seek to improve both “hard” and “soft” IT skills gaps
Source: CompTIA's IT Skills Gap StudyBase: 500 U.S. IT and Business Executives
Skills Gap Negatively Impacts Business
Reductions measured for firms of all sizes: Staff productivity Customer service/customer engagement Cybersecurity/defending against security threats Innovation/new product development Speed to market with new products or services
Source: CompTIA's IT Skills Gap StudyBase: 500 U.S. IT and Business Executives
Certification Validates Skills
8 in 10 HR professionals sayIT certifications will grow in importance
over the next two years.
Certification Makes Training More Effective
84% of organizations agree that it’s best to test after training to confirm
knowledge gains.
Source: CompTIA's 2012 IT Security Study
Top 5 Benefits of Having an IT Certified Staff
• Better able to understand new or complex technologies
• More productive IT workforce • More insightful problem solving• Better project management skills• Better communication skills
Certified workers are more likely to stay at a company.
Certify the IT Workforce
Address the Expanding Global IT Workforce Gap
• Help employers make hiring decisions• Help professionals prove their skills and
grow their careers
Bridge IT Careers from Beginner to Expert• Leading provider of vendor-neutral IT certifications• 1.5M+ people certified worldwide• 19 certifications with more in development
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Top IT Certifications Impacting Hiring & Compensation
CompTIA Certifications Adhere to a Rigorous Development Process
Job Task AnalysisJob Task Analysis
Item Writing
Item Writing
Beta Testin
g
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Cut Score
Cut Score
Live ExamLive Exam
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Resources to Boost the IT Workforce
CompTIA and its partners offer a host of services to help people start a career in IT:
•IT-Ready apprenticeships
•Troops to Tech Careers program for U.S. military veterans
•An online job board and other resources
