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About CompTIA A non-profit trade association operating since 1982 to advance the global interests of information technology (IT) professionals and companies including: Manufacturers Distributors Resellers Corporate Training Organizations Educational Institutions
IT Employment Trends Employment Trends IT Trends IT is Everywhere across industries and multiple job functions Baby Boomers (76 Million) starting to retire IT Job Situation 467,000 IT jobs on Monster.com 20.8% IT Job Growth Forecast for 2008-2018 IT Skill Gap Organizations need skilled employees that can hit the ground running Training and certifications are critical qualifications in getting hired
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