In today’s technology-rich world, a demand for
.jpg)
computer professionals continues to grow. The
U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor
Statistics (BLS) reports that two of the five fastest
growing occupations for individuals holding a
bachelor’s degree are in computer-related fields.
These include data communications analysts
and software engineers. Figure 15-1 identifies
these and other computer-related careers
available to today’s college graduates. The BLS
also estimates that the current IT (information
technology) workforce is approximately
6.7 million people. Further, it predicts that IT
will be one of the fastest growing industries for
the next several years. The U.S. Department of
Labor also estimates that more than 80 percent
of IT employees work at organizations whose
primary business is not computer related, such
as banking, finance, food service, manufacturing,
or transportation.
While the use of computers and the demand
for computer professionals continue to grow,
the number of students majoring in computerrelated
fields is declining. One reason is students
fear homeland IT-related jobs could be
outsourced (read Ethics & Issues 15-1 for a
related discussion). On the other hand, administrators
at colleges and universities and business
executives worry that if this decline in enrollment
continues, the demand for graduates
majoring in computers will exceed the actual
number of students graduating with computerrelated
degrees.
The computer industry offers many
rewarding careers. These computer-related
careers often require a unique combination of
hands-on skills, creative problem solving, and
an understanding of the industry as a whole
and your organization’s specific business needs.
This chapter discusses a variety of careers in
the computer industry, how to prepare for these
types of jobs, and available certifications.
U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor
Statistics (BLS) reports that two of the five fastest
growing occupations for individuals holding a
bachelor’s degree are in computer-related fields.
These include data communications analysts
and software engineers. Figure 15-1 identifies
these and other computer-related careers
available to today’s college graduates. The BLS
also estimates that the current IT (information
technology) workforce is approximately
6.7 million people. Further, it predicts that IT
will be one of the fastest growing industries for
the next several years. The U.S. Department ofLabor also estimates that more than 80 percent
of IT employees work at organizations whose
primary business is not computer related, such
as banking, finance, food service, manufacturing,
or transportation.
While the use of computers and the demand
for computer professionals continue to grow,
the number of students majoring in computerrelated
fields is declining. One reason is students
fear homeland IT-related jobs could be
outsourced (read Ethics & Issues 15-1 for a
related discussion). On the other hand, administrators
at colleges and universities and business
executives worry that if this decline in enrollment
continues, the demand for graduates
majoring in computers will exceed the actual
number of students graduating with computerrelateddegrees.
The computer industry offers many
rewarding careers. These computer-related
careers often require a unique combination of
hands-on skills, creative problem solving, and
an understanding of the industry as a whole
and your organization’s specific business needs.
This chapter discusses a variety of careers in
the computer industry, how to prepare for these
types of jobs, and available certifications.
Hi. I’m Designer of Blog Magic. I’m CEO/Founder of ThemeXpose. I’m Creative Art Director, Web Designer, UI/UX Designer, Interaction Designer, Industrial Designer, Web Developer, Business Enthusiast, StartUp Enthusiast, Speaker, Writer and Photographer. Inspired to make things looks better.
0 comments:
Post a Comment