IT Worker Shortage in South Carolina Becoming a Serious Problem

IT Worker Shortage in South Carolina Becoming a Serious Problem

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A new study has revealed that the skills gap within South Carolina’s IT profession is more severe than many may have realized. It-oLogy, a nonprofit IT technology organization, has found that in the fourth quarter of 2016, there were 6,424 open IT jobs. Of the 500 employers surveyed, 91 percent reported between one and five open positions which typically take up to six months to fill, and 57 percent reported plans to increase their number of IT positions within the next five years.

In a news report published in the Columbia Regional Business Report, It-oLogy President and CEO Tammy Mainwaring says the state is nowhere close to meeting the demand. “Not a lot of students are even going into IT or showing interest in high school,” she said. “They really don’t think IT is a cool career for them, so we need to change that message. You have to grab them early, and give them that confidence.”

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You know what is cool? Working in a profession with excellent earning potential. Let’s take a look at the numbers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, here is the median wage for employees in the following professions:

Moreover, It-oLogy estimates the average tech wage in South Carolina alone to be $76,589.

Of course, you can’t just walk in off the street and get a job. You must possess the right education, but you don’t necessarily need four years of college to get there. ECPI University offers and accelerated, year-round schedule which can allow you to earn your Bachelor’s degree in as little as 2.5 years. Between its Columbia, Greenville, and Charleston campuses, you can choose from the following degree tracks:

  • Cloud Computing – Learn how to set up servers and software clients, create large storage solutions, utilize cloud technologies, and deploy thin applications.
  • Cyber and Network Security – Create and build networks in Windows, CISCO, and UNIX environments, and design and implement network security plans to keep hackers at bay and networks secure.
  • Software Development – Become proficient in cloud-based software using languages and technologies such as Java, C#, Python, HTML5/CSS, Android, jQuery, Cloud providers, and MongoDB.
  • Mobile Development – Create an array of cloud, mobile and web-based offerings designed to make business more effective and our lives more enjoyable.
  • Web Design and Development – Develop skills centered on logical information design, visual creativity, and multimedia communication.

IT Worker Shortage in South Carolina Becoming a Serious Problem

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