Intro
Meridith Levinson, the author of the article is interviewing Todd Thibodeaux, president and CEO of CompTIA regarding the shortage of qualified IT workers, IT workers left jobless due to the economic recession and skills required to enter the IT field. CompTIA is the non-profit trade association advancing the global interests of information technology (IT) professionals and companies including manufacturers, distributors, resellers, and educational institutions (www.compTIA.org).
Problem
Employers state that they cannot find qualified workers to fill IT positions, however, it is estimated that there are over 12 million IT workers seeking employment.
Significance of the problem
The subject of the interview reports that there are 200,000-300,000 “good paying IT jobs available,” yet companies continue to report a lack of qualified candidates.
Justifiable conclusions
The article was misleading, based on its title; I was expecting information on how unemployed workers would benefit from a current IT shortage. I was drawn to the article because of the title. After reading it, however, I realize it has nothing to do with the unemployed benefitting from an IT shortage. Mr. Thibodeaux explained that although there are many jobs available in the IT field, and that IT careers do not necessarily require college degrees, the positions are mainly for workers with the right set of skills. These skills acquired through certification, which is not easy to obtain nor afford. I felt the article was one sided failing to mention offshore outsourcing. The fundamental premise is that there are workers but they lack