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Tech Hubs Emerge in These Up-and-Coming Cities for Tech Jobs in the U.S.
Emerging Technology Hubs Sure, the most prominent "Tech Hubs" are Silicon Valley, New York City, and Atlanta. It’s also easy to forget how expensive it is to live in these cities, challenging recent graduates with student loans or individuals with limited financial resources. And, your personal preference might be to live in a smaller city. Historically, the best cities for tech jobs may have been on the coasts, these days [...]
How Career Training Programs Are Changing the Landscape of Education
According to CompTIA, a nonprofit trade association focused on the information technology industry, many factors are contributing to the technology skills gap, such as a lack of advanced skills, and insufficient K-12 and college education. Reinventing the education system to best suit the technology sector takes initiatives and bureaucratic action — two things that take time. To keep up with the demand, more qualified professionals are needed now. Hence, solutions haven’t [...]
The Average Computer Engineer Salary Increased This Year
As of January 2021, the average computer engineer salary is $95,612 per year and includes a bonus of $5,500, according to Indeed. Previously, Indeed recorded that the average salary was $83,159 per year. Computer engineers have more perks than just their salary though. If you’re interested in becoming a computer engineer here is everything that you should know. What Does a Typical Computer Engineer Do? Computer engineers are important for [...]
What Do Software Developers Actually Do?
Software developers aren’t just incredibly important to the technology industry, they’re also some of the best jobs to have—period. In 2021, software developers were ranked as the No. 2 best job in the U.S. according to U.S. News and World Report. Specializations in Software Development There are two main types of software developers: applications software developers and systems software developers. Applications software developers focus on design. This area of software [...]
Black Women in History Who Made an Impact on Technology
It’s imperative we recognize this, and make substantial changes to correct how American history is being told. One way is recalling Black figures who have made a notable impact in every field. In technology, there have been many Black people, particularly women, who have made a tremendous impact on the technology industry. As Adell Cothorne, professional development schools coordinator for the Loyola University, Maryland School of Education wrote for the [...]
The True Meaning of Diversity in the Tech Field
A lack of inclusion and diversity in the tech field has been a long-prevailing issue. In 2016, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission acknowledged that despite the technology industry’s power in the economic sector, it lacked diversity and inclusion, which was becoming a significant dilemma. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, “The results were stark - in most job categories, the representation of women, African Americans, and Hispanics [...]