Governor John Carney helped launch the state’s first Information Technology (IT) Industry Council at a special webinar earlier.
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The IT Industry Council is comprised of more than 20 executives representing the state’s major employers. The group’s aim is to collaborate to position Delaware as a nationally recognized tech hub. The purpose of the Council is to help build an inclusive tech talent pipeline by ensuring these major companies can work together to understand their IT needs; coordinate with our high schools and higher education institutions on training; and recruit and retain great talent from in Delaware and around the country.
“This is the culmination of years of collaboration and thought, so it’s exciting to see it get off the ground,” said Patrick Callihan, executive director of Tech Impact, a non-profit whose mission is to empower communities and nonprofits to use technology to better serve our world.
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Delaware is increasingly seen as an emerging tech hub nationally. But the need for talent far exceeds the supply. Major financial institutions like JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America rely on digital tools and growing industries, like healthcare, have a rising demand for IT professionals.
“The demand for skilled IT professionals will intensify as our reliance on technology surges and we need to keep pace to be competitive,” shared James Collins, Chief Information Officer at the Delaware Department of Technology and Information. Further, he said, “The Department of Labor projects that six of the top 10 most in-demand jobs are in IT, which makes the role of the IT Industry Council vital.”
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