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WhyITNow.org is an initiative dedicated to improving
California’s advanced information technology ecosystem. The
activities of WhyITNow.org include:
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Encouraging students to consider IT careers, especially
those from under-represented groups
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Advocating state and national policies that help California
businesses employ a vibrant and diverse IT workforce
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Improving IT instruction in California’s high schools,
colleges and ROP centers
IT educators will find the following information at the
WhyITNow.org
website.
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Resources |
The
Resources section of the WhyITNow.org website
contains a directory of resources about the
opportunities in IT for
students,
educators,
workers considering IT careers,
IT professionals,
small business owners, and
government agencies.
The materials for IT educators include information
about teaching IT skills, preparing students for
IT careers, and why students should consider
careers in IT.
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Jobs |
While
demand for IT professionals is expected to grow,
many students are unaware of the wide variety of
careers in IT. The
Jobs section of the WhyITNow.org website
provides lists of the broad array of IT job titles
and descriptions of common entry-level IT jobs. |
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News
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WhyITNow.org’s
News section publishes information about
events and developments related to the IT
workforce, IT education, and California’s IT
industry in general.
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You can
contact WhyITNow.org or read their
blog
for additional information about their initiatives.
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