Computer Science

Computer Science is one of the fastest growing professional occupations in the nation. There is a high demand for people in this field ranging from computer programmers, database managers, network administrators, hardware specialists, telecommunications specialists, multimedia, and Web designers.

St. Charles Community College offers both one-year certificate programs and two-year A.A.S. degrees in many areas of computer expertise. These courses of study, prepare students for the fast-paced and highly active world of computer science.

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Computer Job Statistics

Five of the 30 occupations projected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to grow the fastest by 2016 are IT-related.

Students, parents, and counselors don’t recognize IT career potential because of the dot-com failures from the late 90's and inaccurate media reports about all IT-related jobs going to India.

Employers have a strong need for IT professionals who have a combination of technical and business-related skills.

IT and innovation have kept the U.S. economy a leader in the global marketplace. For that to continue, the United States must work to revitalize the appropriate candidates. The United States faces a challenge in the global economy. Many countries are more successful in educating and training their upcoming workforce in the skills being demanded.

The above information came from:
Is There a Tech Talent Shortage?
Information Week
Jan 7-14, 2008