Globally, there has been a huge shortage of tech talent that seemed like it would continue to grow over time. Even if you just look at the U.S., more than 2 million tech jobs weren't filled last year. In Canada, another 200,000 went unfilled. While global economic uncertainty about the coronavirus outbreak and response will undoubtedly change the employment outlook [...]
California's Silicon Valley has been the leading tech hub in the country for many years, but New York City is fast becoming a new competitor for that title. In fact, Saville Tech Cities Index said last year that the Big Apple had already overtaken Silicon Valley as the nation's foremost tech hub and that's saying something, considering the index measures [...]
As a precautionary measure, we have transitioned all classes to be accessible online for a period of 2-4 weeks. The health and safety of our students and staff is our utmost priority and we are working hard to ensure this, as well as minimize any disruption to academics and services. Your class starting March 23rd will be conducted online as well. The [...]
Hope you are doing well. During these challenging times, I reassure you that PC AGE and my staff will continue to be there for you to ensure there is no disruption in your academics and career plans. We can use this downtime - this time when we are increasingly online - to productively and proactively build on skill sets, learn new [...]
As the situation pertaining to COVID-19 continues to develop, I know this is a worrying time for students and staff. I want to reassure you that we are working hard to ensure your health and safety and minimize disruption in your academics. What we're doing: All classes are now Live Online. Our staff is working remotely and appointments will continue to [...]
AWS Cloud Foundations Certified is a new optional course offered by PC AGE. A recent PC AGE blog post noted that knowledge of Amazon Web Services skills is the fastest-growing job skill employers are seeking right now, with 418% growth in the past five years. There's no doubt that having the skills to work with Amazon Web Services is in [...]
By 2021, cloud computing is expected to be a $300 billion business. Cloud computing is one of the top growth areas in the IT field as the majority of businesses now utilize the cloud for storage, computing, and analytics. Not only is cloud computing a growing field, but there are talent shortages in this area that mean there are lots [...]
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the number of high-paying technical support specialist positions will grow 11% faster than average between 2016 and 2026. But what do technical support specialists really do? These computer professionals help over the phone and in-person when users have trouble with logins and when software or sometimes even hardware malfunctions. Some technical support specialists [...]
Having the right tech skills is the key to being offered a great job in the IT field. Here are some of the most in demand tech skills for 2020, according to IT World. 1. Amazon Web Services Jobs requiring Amazon Web Services development skills soared 418% in only five years, revealing the demand for this crucial skill. A variety [...]
One of the great things about IT careers is that they pay very well if you have the needed skills. Many IT jobs pay six figures to start or with some experience, and that doesn't include stock options and bonuses that can boost your income considerably. The key to a lucrative IT career is to provide value to your employer [...]
