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NATIONAL CAREER CLUSTER INSTITUTE June 4, 2003– Phoenix, Arizona

NATIONAL CAREER CLUSTER INSTITUTE June 4, 2003– Phoenix, Arizona. Karen Panker Sr. Program Manager, Workforce Development Information Technology Association of America. ITAA: Who We Are. National Trade Association 400 Corporate Members Government & Industry Relations

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NATIONAL CAREER CLUSTER INSTITUTE June 4, 2003– Phoenix, Arizona

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  1. NATIONAL CAREER CLUSTER INSTITUTEJune 4, 2003– Phoenix, Arizona Karen Panker Sr. Program Manager, Workforce Development Information Technology Association of America

  2. ITAA: Who We Are • National Trade Association • 400 Corporate Members • Government & Industry Relations • Business Development Programs • WITSA Provides Global Reach • Multifaceted Workforce Programs

  3. ITAA Workforce and Education • Grow skilled U.S. IT workforce • Establish Educational/Training Programs • Foster Partnerships with Industry, Academia and Government • Conduct National Research • Support Relevant Public Policy Initiatives on Workforce Education and Training

  4. What’s the Issue? The Pipeline Challenge • Data from ITAA workforce study justifies the need to focus on the Pipeline-

  5. 2003 IT Workforce Study • Predicted need for new workers is 493,000 • Demand is down from over 1.1 million in Q1 2002, and industry high of 1.6 million in 2000 • IT and Non-IT companies showing comparable reductions • Size of the IT workforce is stabilizing • Hirings and terminations slowing

  6. Technology & Employment: A Skills Issue Eight out of ten of the fastest growing occupations are computer-related. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

  7. Technology & Employment: A Skills Issue Top skills deficiencies in today’s workforce are in basic math (60%), language (55%), and technical skills (48%) Source: Forbes Magazine

  8. ITAA Data on theIT Workforce • 92% of IT workers are employed by non-IT companies • Specific experience important in all categories • Certification growing in significance over 2001, but still low

  9. Soft Skills • Communication skills • Work ethic & loyalty • Teamwork • Reasoning and problem solving • Numerical and logical analysis • Using and analyzing written documents • Business acumen

  10. Career Pathways • Must begin process early in education • Employers DO care about the development of those soft skills • IT Jobs-at least 3 steps in advancement process

  11. Guidance Counselors Critical link between students and IT career information.

  12. Sustaining the IT Pipeline: Industry/Education Partnerships

  13. Driving Factors of Partnerships • Businesses and schools have been engaged in partnerships since 1800s • Public education crisis, low-skill level of entry-level workers, and demands of evolving economy have accelerated business-education partnerships • Variety of partnerships exist • Include shared vision, authority and integrated delivery

  14. Tips for Industry-Education Partnerships • Identify common goals & objectives • Understand needs of IT employers • Be realistic and patient • Communicate vision clearly • Identify other successful partnership models • Invite industry to meetings, sit on boards, etc. • Remember it’s not always about the money • www.edc.org/EWIT

  15. ITAA Workforce Programs • Annual Workforce Convocation • Blue Ribbon Diversity Panel • Partnership with NSF & Tribal Colleges • Support National Skill Standards Board • IT Career Cluster Initiatives • IT Works Project to assist individuals with disabilities • E-Mentor Program Kit

  16. SimDesk Tech Keane AOL/Time Warner Oracle IBM Dept. of Labor Unisys SRA Intl Northrup Grumman Catalyst ITT Educational Services BDPA – National Pres. Milt Haynes Education Development Ctr. National Urban League American Indian Higher Ed. Consortium MCI Career College Magazine Computing Research Assoc. Howard University TV JP Morgan Chase Women Work ITAA Diversity Report

  17. Barriers Lack of role models Information gap IT environment does not appear attractive Lack of strong corporate commitment Stereotypes that may impede hiring and advancement opportunities Solutions Stronger commitment from corporate leadership Increased corporate outreach and mentoring Foster stronger partnerships between IT companies and colleges and universities ITAA Diversity Report

  18. In Conclusion • IT is global and impacts all industries • Demand for IT workers continues • Skills and experience count • Partnerships are critical to pipeline development • Sound partnership strategies are needed • Commitment from corporate leadership and employer community is critical to this process

  19. For More Information: www.itaa.org/workforce Karen Panker Sr. Program Manager Workforce Development (703) 284-5330 Kpanker@itaa.org

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