IT is imbedded in all industries and the shortage of skilled IT workers impacts the growth of every industry in the state. To some, IT careers are too difficult or unattainable. This negative image is based on precious little first or second-hand experience. If women and minorities chose IT careers at the same rate as white men there would be no IT worker shortage. Upward Mobility for Urban Youth.
Academies based on industry standards work to engage students in learning real world skills.
The Cisco Academies are training high school students in networking skills. Technology Academies as Change Agents. Insufficient numbers of high school students are graduating with the requisite math and science skills to pursue higher education in IT fields. Industry needs to help teachers communicate the real-world relevance of these topics to today s students. More Kids Succeeding in Math and Science.