Paper Type
Panel
Abstract
The challenges of developing the IT workforce are greater than ever. The challenges include recruiting talented students into MIS and IT majors, retaining talented candidates in the IT/MIS field, and developing programs that prepare entry-level and experienced IT professionals in the right skill sets to meet the needs of employers. The dialogue we propose will enable both academic professionals and industry leaders to talk about the challenges they face and to exchange viewpoints about how to meet these challenges.
Recommended Citation
Sumner, Mary; Markowitz, Jana; and Becker, Jack D., "IT Workforce: Point-Counterpoint Dialogue between Academic Professionals and IT Leaders" (2013). AMCIS 2013 Proceedings. 1.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2013/Panels/PanelSubmissions/1
IT Workforce: Point-Counterpoint Dialogue between Academic Professionals and IT Leaders
The challenges of developing the IT workforce are greater than ever. The challenges include recruiting talented students into MIS and IT majors, retaining talented candidates in the IT/MIS field, and developing programs that prepare entry-level and experienced IT professionals in the right skill sets to meet the needs of employers. The dialogue we propose will enable both academic professionals and industry leaders to talk about the challenges they face and to exchange viewpoints about how to meet these challenges.