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CompTIA Formally Launches AITP to Recruit Tech Workers, Develop Skills and Help Build and Advance CareersDOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Looking to create a technology career path for millions of Americans, CompTIA today formally launched the Association of Information Technology Professionals (CompTIA AITP) as a member support and advocacy organization that will attract and develop the workforce that will shape the 21st Century economy. "America's Tech workforce is a national asset, and we need it to grow and develop so that the next wave of technology — smart cities, IoT, cyber security and artificial intelligence — can reach their potential," said Nancy Hammervik, executive vice president, industry relations, CompTIA. "What CompTIA AITP represents is an organization helping tech workers of all backgrounds and education enter the workforce, grow in their skills and have successful careers." Starting with a national organization and chapters in 20 states, CompTIA AITP will help Americans — whether they have a college degree or not — chart a pathway to a technology career. CompTIA sees the challenge as more than just a skills gap but also a confidence gap — where many don't think they have the background or support to be part of the technology industry. Closing both the skills gap and confidence gap — where a diverse mix of people see a future in technology — is a role consistent with the legacy of CompTIA, which has provided certifications to 1.2 million tech workers trying to strengthen their skill sets. CompTIA AITP takes a "resume to retirement" approach to helping tech workers in their careers with a blend of online and in-person opportunities:
"Think about what CompTIA AITP can mean for a 25-year-old who hasn't settled on a career. It's a path forward in a futuristic industry," said CompTIA's Hammervik. "And it's equally important to a 35-year-old who's been in the tech industry for 10 years but wants to jumpstart his or her career. A newly launched CompTIA AITP addresses what we read about everyday: Americans looking to fit in the economy and have a career path." CompTIA AITP is part of a trend: growing industry and governmental programs to provide a career path for Americans in a transitioning economy and also address the issue of unfilled technology jobs — by 2024 there is projected to be a 1.8 million open jobs in the industry. That poses an economic challenge as the new technologies emerge and there is a need for a robust and skilled workforce to maximize them. "We know Americans are more worried now than maybe ever before about their jobs and future — especially if they don't have a college degree. Yet, we can't seem to find enough people to fill all the tech jobs we need," added Hammervik. "CompTIA AITP is good for tech workers, good for the tech industry and good for the future of the economy." CompTIA AITP supports the organization's mission to expand the workforce not only in numbers but skill sets. The organization has enabled over two million certifications and advocates for pro-tech worker policies that provide training and career opportunities and expand the tech workforce. For more information on CompTIA AITP, visit http://www.aitp.org/. CompTIA: Building the Foundation for Technology's Future The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the world's leading technology association, with approximately 2,000 member companies, 3,000 academic and training partners, over 100,000 registered users and more than two million IT certifications issued. CompTIA's unparalleled range of programs foster workforce skills development and generate critical knowledge and insight – building the foundation for technology's future. Visit CompTIA online, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to learn more. Contact:
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