Pam Bowling - Technical Classification Specialist from the Office of State Personnel in Raleigh who shared information about how certification will affect people in state classified positions. . Certification makes people attractive for those looking to hire new employees.
Certification can result in increased compensation.
Certification provides a continuous training path, especially as new versions of systems are released. Can ensure employers that employees are continually re-skilling. MSCE certification fits in to many more classifications than just network administrators, etc. Linking compensation with competency - OSP is looking at mechanisms for providing salary increases. Right now, in-range salary adjustments are probably the best mechanism.