MAX Academy: IT Alphabet Soup
Information Technology (IT) is consistently ranked as one of our “high growth-high demand” industry sectors for the Atlanta region, and IT skills are needed for success in most every career pathway.
IT certifications can open many doors for jobseekers searching for their next opportunity. Employers want candidates with up-to-date knowledge and IT certifications quickly show them a person’s mastery of a particular technology or practice–from help desk basics to mastery of complex cloud environments.
As career advisors, workforce planners, and training providers, it is important we understand certification requirements and employer workforce pipeline needs. In this session, we dove into all things IT career-related and discussed:
• Current and projected employer demand for IT certifications
• Top certifications for jobseekers and what it takes to earn them
• Stackable IT credentials to support career pathways
• Assessing customer/student suitability for IT training
Joining MAX for this discussion were:
Eduardo Hernandez, Vice President of Technology and Training Innovation- Per Scholas
Camille Bentley, Talent Advisor-Salesforce
Jordan Brown, Senior Recruiter, Technology-Home Depot
Collete Cottman, Training and Engagement-Microsoft
Jeannie Ross, Director of Employment-City of Refuge
Jahari Soward-TechBridge
Jason Strickland, Curriculum Specialist-Technical College System of Georgia
The workshop was moderated by MAX Vice Chair John Helton, Executive Director of Atlanta CareerRise.
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