Why Your Child Should Be Enrolled in a Computer Class
No Future Careers without Technology Skills
by Melissa Trujillo
March 11, 2010
Fact #1: Many recent studies reveal that Computer/Technical Literacy is one of the top skills most sought after by all employers.
Fact #2: Job prospects are better and starting salaries are higher if you have a computer-related degree.
Fact #3: One of the top 10 skills corporate recruiters are looking for is Computer Skills according to a recent survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
Fact #4: The Top 10 Skills in Demand in 2010 are: Project Management, Security, Network Administration, Virtualization-Cloud, Business Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Web Development, Database Management, Windows Administration and Desktop Support.
Fact #5: The Feds have just released a National Educational Technology Plan that states “Technology-based learning and assessment systems will be pivotal in improving student learning and generating data that can be used to continuously improve the education system at all levels.”
