CityWorks DC Joins National Tech Worker Apprenticeship Initiative
Initiative led by CompTIA and Maher & Maher aims to expand, diversify the US tech workforce
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WASHINGTON, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ CompTIA and Maher & Maher, partners in a new national apprenticeship initiative designed to diversify and expand the technology workforce across America, announced today that CityWorks DC has joined the skills and career building effort.
CityWorks DC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young people growing up in the District of Columbia secure meaningful work that can support a family, build personal wealth and drive economic growth in the region.
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Sector employment expected to grow another 2% in 2021
April 15, 2021
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With 10.3% of its workforce in the industry, New Hampshire ranks seventh in the nation when it comes to tech employment, and the sector is primed to continue growing in 2021, according to a newly released report from CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association.
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Cyberstates 2021 report projects an increase of 1,406 in net new tech-related jobs in New Hampshire this year, a 2% growth rate that matches the national percentage.
According to. CompTIA, the Granite State’s tech sector has a direct impact of $11.2 billion, accounting for 13.8% of the state’s economy. That percentage is the fifth highest among all states.
The 10 Best States For Tech Job Openings
A monthly tech job posting report from CompTIA identifies the states with the most tech job postings in March and how those numbers compare with February. Here’s a look. By Rick Whiting April 15, 2021, 11:30 AM EDT
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California remains the technology powerhouse in the U.S. in terms of tech job openings. But based on tech job postings in March, there is a lot of tech job growth and employment opportunities for people with tech skills in other states including Texas, New York and Florida.
That’s the gist of the latest monthly tech jobs posting report from CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association. The report looks at the states with the most job postings in the tech sector and also ranks states by the change in job postings from the previous month.
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WASHINGTON, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Comprehensive education and training guideline standards aimed at preparing apprentices to fill critical technology occupations across America have been approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.
The announcement was made today by Maher & Maher and CompTIA, partners in a bold new effort to use Registered Apprenticeship Programs as a way to increase the number of skilled technology workers and expand career opportunities for diverse populations, including women, individuals with disabilities and people of color. Apprenticeships are a proven method for building skills and preparing people for employment.
The two organizations were selected by the Department of Labor to promote Registered Apprenticeship, a proven workforce development model that enables employers to access and train larger talent pools of workers to fill high-demand tech positions across industry sectors.
California Institute of Arts & Technology Readies Students for IT Careers
Pioneering combination of academic degree, on-the-job training and skills certifications from CompTIA produces workforce-ready graduates
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SAN DIEGO, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Students at California Institute of Arts & Technology (CIAT) who are pursuing careers in information technology (IT) are building knowledge and skills through a unique multi-dimensional learning path that readies them to join the tech workforce while offering them a high level of ROI on their time and personal investment.
CIAT s pioneering a one-of-a-kind Applied Bachelor s degree program combines the value of a traditional academic degree with the best practices of career preparation, technical training and professional certifications, including those offered by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the IT industry and its workforce.