CompTIA s Troops to Tech Careers Initiative. Gretchen Koch Sr. Director, Workforce Development Programs

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1 CompTIA s Troops to Tech Careers Initiative Gretchen Koch Sr. Director, Workforce Development Programs 11/5/2012

2 Returning Veterans Face a Very Competitive Hiring Landscape 1M returning Military Veterans National average unemployment down, but double digit jobless still in many cities and states Many long-term unemployed workers already in the system A strained Public Workforce System

3 Why IT is a Good Career Choice for Returning Veterans CompTIA s Market Research reveals: IT industry employs >5M workers >3.6M workers found in IT departments in other vertical markets, with average salaries of $81,000 National unemployment average = 7.9%; Unemployment rate for computer & math-related professions = 3.6% There are >285,000 open IT jobs waiting to be filled IT offers: Above average wages A sustainable, lifelong career path National & worldwide opportunities

4 IT in the Military All branches include IT/computing as a specialty occupation option: Many military jobs are technical in nature, with transferable skill sets to IT/computing DOD s D8570 mandates specified IT training & certifications for military personnel dealing with Information Security

5 Entry & Mid-Level IT Opportunities Help Desk Technicians ($45K) Computer Support Technicians ($55K) Network Administrator ($63K) Database Management Admin ($70K) Health IT Technicians ($78K) Security Professional ($87K) Project Management ($95K)

6 CompTIA & IT Workforce Development A not-for-profit global trade association representing the IT Industry Inclusive of all IT industry segments: Hardware; Software; Telecommunications; IT Services Businesses, Training Providers, and Not-for-profit organizations, Schools, Community Colleges and Universities Over 1.5M CompTIA certifications granted worldwide Vendor-neutral Foundational For entry and mid-level IT technician positions

7 What is Troops to Tech Careers? Troops to Tech Careers is a CompTIA Initiative designed to help ease the transition for Veterans from military to civilian employment by providing a pathway to a successful career in IT through outreach, education, training, certification and employment. 3 Program Pillars Learn Certify Work 7

8 Learn. Measure Up Aptitude Test *Contract in Progress Semi-Proctored Exam 4 sections: numeric, verbal, symbolic, visual speed & accuracy IT Career Roadmap Shows Various IT Career Pathways Includes All IT Certification Bodies Educational Benefits Lists various benefits that cover the cost of education and certification Locate Learning Environment CAPP Academy Members State by State Listing 8

9 Certify. A Certified Workforce Accelerates and Elevates Performance Employers looking for skilled employees who have the required knowledge and skills, don t require extensive job training and can hit the ground running to impact their organizations quickly. IT is Everywhere Qualify for Jobs & Build an IT Career Qualify for increased responsibilities Stick Out from the Resume Pile Top benefits of IT certifications IT is needed and/or essential to: Essential credentials that qualify candidates for: Certifications qualify individuals for: Hiring managers demand the strongest skill set. Ability to understand new or complex technologies Most organizations Most Industries Jobs Increased Compensation Promotion New opportunities Challenges Certifications validate your knowledge and skills Higher productivity More insightful problem solving 9

10 Work. Corporate Registry Job Locater Tool Job Search Resource Links

11 Progress to Date 8200 Veterans certified on CompTIA s certifications since 1/1/ ,700 CompTIA certifications taken by Veterans since 1/1/2012 Part of an IT Industry White House Initiative to provide training and certification to transitioning veterans. Includes leading IT certifying bodies Matches MOCs to in-demand IT job functions Free training & free certification CompTIA vouchers during the Pilot

12 Troops to Tech Careers Linking Veterans to Resources for IT Careers WIBs Assess, advise, refer for training/education, credentialing and job placement Community Colleges Educate veterans on IT knowledge & skills for Industry credentials & degrees CompTIA Access to assessments, educational resources, industry credentials and employment resources Veterans & Military Spouses