Therefore, it is difficult to retain competent people. We have had to resort to special compensation plans beyond our normal arrangements to keep or attract employees in the information systems area. William J. Hannon Our recruitment process begins at the high-school level. We are involved with the Boston Public Schools' Academy of Public Service. Students with an interest in the computer field are encouraged to partake in this summer internship.
Some interns remain as permanent employees upon graduation.
Training opportunities, both internal and external, are available to all municipal employees. The city's relationship with SCT allows the city to maintain the highest level of IT professionals. Fort Wayne is able to take advantage of the infrastructure of IT professionals SCT has built. If an IT position is vacated, SCT has qualified IT staff to fill that need. Jan Laverty Las Vegas' GIS has evolved into a true management tool.