Per Scholas Expert Shares Findings from “Future of Tech” Survey, Revealing Top Industry Concerns on YourUpdateTV

By GlobeNewswire On Oct 16, 2025

Per Scholas, a national tech training organization, empowers everyday Americans to launch future-ready careers in the nation’s fastest-growing tech fields

October is cybersecurity month, a critical reminder that cyberattacks are on the rise — from data centers to everyday phishing scams, staying safe online has never been more important. During a recent satellite media tour in partnership with Per Scholas and D S Simon Media, Executive Vice President of Talent Solutions at Per Scholas, Brittany Murrey, shared simple steps to stay safe online and explain how free training programs are helping everyday people turn those same skills into high-paying tech careers.

New research from Per Scholas reveals that cybersecurity is the number-one concern for tech leaders over the next decade, with nearly 500,000 jobs currently unfilled nationwide. To close that gap, Per Scholas — a national tech training nonprofit celebrating 30 years of impact — offers no-cost training in Cybersecurity, Cloud, Data Engineering, and IT, equipping learners with the skills needed to thrive in the fastest-growing areas of technology, including artificial intelligence.

Nearly two-thirds (64%) of C-Suite technology executives rank cybersecurity threats as the top challenge U.S. businesses will face over the next decade, according to new research from Per Scholas.

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The research reveals that this concern is amplified by the critical need for robust data center infrastructure to handle burgeoning sensitive data. Conducted by Talker Research among 1,000 cybersecurity and data center executives, the survey found an actively threatened cyber environment, as 56% of companies reported defending against hacking attempts, 43% experienced data breaches, and 14% suffered from successful hacks.

With nearly half (43%) of executives stating that they regularly hire entry-level talent, skills training continues to be an effective solution to quickly meet the rising demand for talent. Per Scholas programs, which are provided at no cost to learners, offer industry-recognized Cybersecurity, Cloud, and Data Engineering training, equipping learners with job-ready technical and professional skills.

“My advice is to focus on continuous learning and to double down on those uniquely human skills that AI can’t replace, such as critical thinking and adaptability,” said Murrey. “The jobs of the future will require humans and technology to work together, and our training prepares people to be at the forefront of that collaboration.”

A companion survey of 1,000 U.S. tech employees encouragingly revealed that nearly 9 in 10 (88%) expressed willingness to undergo additional cybersecurity training, averaging 7.1 hours per month, as they also feel a preparedness gap: less than half (48%) believe their company is “very prepared” for cyberattacks. Top employee concerns include phishing (52%), external threats (42%), and lack of encryption (41%).

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