Communication between students and adults informed about specific careers appear to be key to decision making. Student s decisions seem to be most influenced by favorable experiences. Both the business community and post secondary academic institutions should aggressively seek to create favorable applied experiences for high school students. Opportunities may include internships, mentor programs, field trips, classes at corporate sites, special events, etc. Colleges and Universities must become more creative in attracting prospective students to their programs.
Internet provides an outstanding opportunity for communicating to students and faculty alike.
Partnership between firms and area Jr. or Sr. Finally, the ability to retain classroom IT teachers is a chronic problem. As their professional competency grows, many are recruited to higher paying corporate positions. Incentives need to be developed to assist school districts in attracting and retaining these very scarce teachers.