Inspiring Success

The information technology industry suffers from a lack of diversity. Author Andrea Roberson explains how organizations can encourage women and people of color by educating youth, encouraging networking opportunities, embracing allies and mentorships, and amplifying marginalized voices.

During the recent Jobs for the Future Horizons 2020 conference, two CompTIA executives shared recommendations and insights on the current IT landscape, what skills are in demand and the available resources to help fill the IT jobs pipeline.

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for entry-level tech professionals. Employers seeking motivated and knowledgeable individuals ready to hit the ground running can find their ideal candidates from CompTIA Tech Career Academy, which just graduated its first online class.

Aligning with and hiring students through programs at Creating IT Futures can greatly benefit employers who have a shortage of skilled tech workers.

What is a workforce board? And how does one serve businesses, states, regions or local communities? Leila Melendez, CEO of Workforce Solutions Borderplex in El Paso, Texas, explains how CompTIA Custom Training supports her organization’s mission in this excerpt from CompTIA’s Technologist Tales podcast, produced for Creating IT Futures.

With CompTIA Mentored Learning, students can learn at their own speed, their own level and at their own convenience all with the support of experienced instructors to guide them through the learning process.