The information technology industry is growing at a rapid pace.
Information technology is a vital part of today's global economy.
Indicators suggest that it will continue to increase in importance during the next decade. It already impacts almost all aspects of the workplace and most aspects of our everyday life. Numerous studies support the finding that there is a significant gap between the supply and demand of IT workers. The studies project that the gap will widen during the next decade. A shortage of IT workers over an extended period time will have a negative impact on the economy.