Right now, nationwide, there are many innovative programs to build a high-tech workforce. But people do not know about them. Now, for the first time, in one place, it is. . . . Visit the Commerce IT website. Teachers can scan to see what other teachers are doing.
States can find out what is happening in other states.
Businesses can see what other businesses are doing. There's growing concern about high-school computer whizzes going for lucrative salaries rather than going to college. So, if teenagers think money today is more important than a degree tomorrow, that market will stay tight. We also hear about a pipeline problem with teachers. So, we have to boost their skills.