Today, we have already covered some exciting ground:

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1 Thank You from RITE!!! BlueBridge Burning Glass CA Technologies Consolidated Solutions The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company NEOSA One Community UNCOMN tv Network 1 1 Today, we have already covered some exciting ground: Connected the I.T. talent development community Piloted the Passport to I.T. Careers Program and launched the Council of High School Students Understood more about I.T. demand and roles Reviewed best practices for I.T. internships And, I want to cover a few more topics 2 2 1

2 Agenda Topics Are I.T. Careers a Wise Choice? How RITE Board is Helping Call for Action 3 3 Something for our students to consider: Are I.T. careers cool and a good choice even if you are not working at these companies? 4 4 2

3 One indicator is the top 2013 jobs.from U.S. News & Report Rank Role Combined Score Median Pay 1 Dentist 8.4 $142,000 2 Registered Nurse 8.2 $66,000 3 Pharmacist 8.2 $113,000 4 Computer Systems Analyst 8.2 $79,000 5 Physician ,000 6 Database Administrator 8.0 $75,000 7 Software Developer 7.9 $89,000 8 Physical Therapist 7.9 $78,000 9 Web Developer 7.8 $78, Dental Hygienist 7.7 $70,000 Based on: employment opportunity, salary, work-life-balance, and job security 5 5 Another indicator is the top 2013 jobs.from Forbes Rank Role Jobs Created since Software Developer 78,000 (7%) 2 Accountants and Auditors 37,000 (3%) 3 Market Research 31,000 (3%) 4 Computer Systems Analyst 30,000 (5%) 5 HR Labor Relations and Training 28,000 (5%) 6 Network and Computer Administrators 19,000 (5%) 7 Sales Reps Mfg, Technical, Scientific 17,000 (4%) 8???????? 9 Mechanical Engineers 14,000 (6%) 10 Industrial Engineers 12,000 (6%) Career Builder and EMSI who reviewed over 90 national, state, local sources for job growth 6 6 3

4 Yet, another indicator I.T. jobs are growing Job Growth Bureau of Labor Statistics Handbook Job Growth by Category #1: 4M Health & Social #2: 2.6M Scientific & Technical 1.6M of those in I.T. #3: 1.6M Education (tie) 7 7 In fact, even non-i.t. companies require lots of I.T. personnel and capabilities 1850 employees & 350 contractors 1000 N. America (US, Canada, Mex.) 425 Asia Pacific 350 EMEA 75 South America Cities like: Cleveland, Minneapolis, Toledo, LA Glasgow, Birmingham, Helsinki, Bonn Sao Paulo, Reynosa, Mexico City Shanghai, Pune, Sydney and plants/facilities around the world World-wide teams collaborate across the globe 8 8 4

5 The are also many exciting roles in I.T. Those ranging from very technical Infrastructure Applications Development Internet Desktop Specialist Software Developer Graphics Designer Network Engineer Database Analyst Web Administrator Security Engineer Database Administrator Web Developer Storage Engineer Business Intelligence Web Master System Administrator Solutions Architect Internet Project Manager Voice Technician Scheduling Technician Digital Strategist Portal Analyst 9 9 to process oriented and leadership roles Process Business Unit Strategic Liaison Business Systems Analyst Functional and Process Analyst Overall Project Manager Quality Assurance Analyst Supplier Management IT Process Improvement Leader Trainer of Key Systems Management Manager of Business Applications Manager of a Technology Area Director of Information Technology VP of Information Technology

6 Working on exciting new technologies: Objective Commercialized ipad sales app. Eaton sales, support, and distributors Focus on fluid conveyance and power Intended Benefits Drive sales growth Innovation Speed of deploying catalog updates Reduce support calls Applications Catalog and configuration Crimp specifications 3D Models Competitor cross reference Videos Distributor locator What s new In fact, I.T. is so critical that without IT, Eaton or virtually any company could not: Engineer product Take a customer order Order from a supplier Build product Ship product Track the financial results Pay taxes Pay employees Communicate You get the idea!!!

7 If that isn t enough how many disciplines are likely to have labor shortages? CompTIA (April 2012): The shortage of skilled information technology (IT) workers is fast approaching a critical point where it could negatively impact industry growth and prosperity. CBS (February 2013): The technology jobs that are most likely to take more time to fill are in the developer and backend area. The knowledge base required to successfully execute these endeavors is pretty deep, and the competition from enterprises like Google, Facebook and others is very intense. American Medical News (March 2013) Evidence is mounting that the health information technology work force shortage predicted several years ago is happening and that it s affecting physician practices, even though many don t have in-house IT staff I.T. is a great choice!! rosy correct? So, everything is.well, not so fast

8 We still have issues to address: Even with all the positives, enrollment in I.T. fields has declined 40-50% since The different Information Technology roles create confusion with youth, parents, teachers, and guidance counselors. It is challenging for educators to adapt curriculums to the rapidly changing landscape of technologies and roles. Employers are not the best at clearly expressing their I.T. needs We struggle making employer to student connections Enter the

9 The RITE Board s Mission Through dynamic industry, educator, and community collaboration, the RITE Board champions IT career development by proactively attracting, preparing and placing IT talent RITE is addressing the core issues: ATTRACT Build the Pipeline Impact the career choice of students and job seekers through promotion of the availability and advantages of information technology careers. PREPARE Develop the Talent Strengthen regional IT educational and experiential programs at all levels to ensure world-class preparation for today s IT roles. PLACE Connect the Talent Link NEO students to regional IT employers through experiential learning, career development, job search and employment opportunities

10 RITE Board approach for ATTRACT: Continue to develop and disseminate Get I.T. Here content (like UNZU) Foster and sponsor High School/STEM engagement initiatives and programs Develop mechanisms to assess student interest and aptitude in I.T. Build broad advocacy network by hosting Get I.T. Here summits to build connections across employers, recruiters, advisors, and faculty ATTRACT measured by: Increased enrollment in IT programs among students making informed decisions Details on one way to ATTRACT: UNZU an UNCOMNtv Network Product Engages Jr. High to High School as well as parents, counselors, and educators Students watch fun videos on I.T. with quizzes for prizes. Content includes information on careers, institutions, summer programs, and I.T. projects from local companies. 1,194 visitors with an average of 15 minutes one-third return for a second time. Using technology to market I.T

11 RITE Board approach for PREPARE: Understand critical I.T. roles, demand from employers, and job requirements. Provide professional development programs for faculty and educators Drive more linkages between faculty and career services Curriculum innovations (changes) as appropriate PREPARE measured by: Increased number of completers with qualities sought by employers and in RITE areas 2013 Eaton all rights of reserved preparation RITE Board approach for PLACE: Advocate best practices in I.T. internships and experiential learning programs Develop a model hiring and network process to augment current models Link students to career development professions Provide professional development for career services staff, advisors and counselors PLACE measured by: Employers increasingly satisfy hiring needs from I.T. students from the region s institutions (experiential 2013 Eaton all rights learning reserved or employees)

12 The role of industry in I.T. education and career pathways Job Shadowing Classroom Engagement Camps and Competitions Mentoring Collaborative Marketing and Training for Shared Needs Attract Prepare Work and Project- Based Learning Program Design Innovations Career Development Activities Job Profiling Internships /Apprentices and On-The- Job Training Direct Hire Matching and Hiring Feedback Loops Place Specifically, how you can help?! Develop an I.T. Internship Program Join RITE's Committee Participate/Sponsor RITE High School Initiatives & the Student Leadership Council (Attract!) Join RITE's Education and Career Development Network (Prepare!) Join RITE's Opportunity Placement Network (Place!) Join an Institutional Council Sign-Up for Job Shadowing Pilot with Area High School Students Participate on the RITE Website 2.0 Design Team

13 What s next? Take our interest survey in your inbox Visit our website: Courtney Deoreo at: cdeoreo@lorainccc.edu Bill Blausey at: billwblausey@eaton.com