Busting 7 Myths about Technology Careers that Discourage Teenage Technologists

摘要

MY previous articles for techdirections made the case that today's tweens and teens will become tomorrow's technologists and narrow our nation's tech employment gap for us. In brief, some analysts say at least half a million open IT positions go unfilled in the U.S. during any given calendar quarter. Meanwhile, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts IT occupations will grow 12% by 2024, as many in the tech industry reach retirement age. In combination, these factors could create a national tech talent deficit with negative consequences for workers, employers, and our economy as a whole.