On the other hand, the IT worker shortage means an opportunity to provide students with training that will prepare them for a successful career. As an educator, you are providing one of the most relevant and vital components of your students' education. To students, the IT worker shortage is also an opportunity and a challenge. The opportunity is obvious. The IT worker shortage is not a short-term problem.
Most analysts agree that the peak of the shortage is yet to come.
It is estimated that by the year 2005, there will be a shortage of over 1 million IT workers. While that is bad news for the overall economy, it is good news for today's students. These students can also expect increased salaries and benefits as companies seek to attract and retain good workers. MainFunction is striving to help provide resources to address the IT worker shortage. All rights reserved.