1. Developing IT and Engineering Careers - iFairs and other Approaches
Presenters:
Joe Kmoch < >
Larry Domine < >
Dr. Robert Horton < >
Developing IT and Engineering Careers - iFairs and other Approaches , October 31, 2010

2. Agenda Workforce Trends Education Trends iFair
Academy / Certifications
Developing IT and Engineering Careers - iFairs and other Approaches , October 31, 2010

3. The Market for Computing Careers < http://cs. calvin

4. Projected New Jobs 2008 2018 Change % change CS / IT 3,424,300
4,187,000
762,700
22%
Engineering
1,571,900
1,750,300
178,400
11%
Total
941,100
26%
Developing IT and Engineering Careers - iFairs and other Approaches , October 31, 2010

5. New Jobs vs. Replacements
CS / IT
New
Replace
Total
Software Engineers
295,200
76,500
371,700
Computer Sys Analysts
108,100
114,700
222,800
Database Admin
24,400
20,000
44,400
Programmers
-12,300
92,600
80,300
Computer Supp & Sys Admin
156,900
213,200
370,100
Net Sys Analysts
190,300
103,800
294,100
Totals
762,700
620,800
Engineering
Engineers
178,400
353,000
531,400
Developing IT and Engineering Careers - iFairs and other Approaches , October 31, 2010

6. Adjusted Future Workforce Openings CS/IT & Engineering
Total - New
941,100
49%
Total - Replacement
973,800
51%
Adjusted Total Workforce Total
1,914,900
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9. Warning Signs Demand for both new and replacement jobs
Insufficient pipeline of students at the Post-Secondary level
Lack of Secondary programs and courses
Developing IT and Engineering Careers - iFairs and other Approaches , October 31, 2010

10. What to do?
Demonstrate that computing and engineering careers can be exciting
Engage young professionals to be role models
Encourage significant studies in preparation for post-secondary education
Provide pathways based on skills
Developing IT and Engineering Careers - iFairs and other Approaches , October 31, 2010

12. What is an iFair? Demonstration use of technology
Interaction with industry professionals
Panel discussion with young professionals
Developing IT and Engineering Careers - iFairs and other Approaches , October 31, 2010

13. iFair in Action
Developing IT and Engineering Careers - iFairs and other Approaches , October 31, 2010

14. iFair: How it works Trade Show Setting
Hands-on demonstrations of current technology provided by business and post-secondary schools
Demonstrations of robotics and student projects conducted by students at WHSoIT
Talk with young professionals of various ethnic backgrounds and gender
Developing IT and Engineering Careers - iFairs and other Approaches , October 31, 2010

15. iFair Involves Everyone
Student and teacher preparation before the visit
Business and university professionals promoting the excitement of careers in IT and engineering, but not selling product
Students having in-dept discussions with young professionals on the exhibit floor and in the panel discussion at the end of the visit
Follow up by teachers and students in their classroom
Developing IT and Engineering Careers - iFairs and other Approaches , October 31, 2010

16. Expected Outcomes Students Interest in technology/engineering
Understand needs for IT and Engineering professionals
Professionals
Understanding that role-models and mentorship are important as is
Starting with middle school-aged children
Involving young business professionals in IT and engineering
Involving post-secondary schools
Developing IT and Engineering Careers - iFairs and other Approaches , October 31, 2010

17. Results
Influx of more students interested in IT/Engineering in High School
Increase in participation
Holding 9th & 10th iFairs
Positive support from business community
Developing IT and Engineering Careers - iFairs and other Approaches , October 31, 2010

18. Demonstrate that computing and engineering careers can be exciting
Engage young professionals to be role models
Encourage significant studies in preparation for post-secondary education
Provide pathways based on skills
Developing IT and Engineering Careers - iFairs and other Approaches , October 31, 2010

19. IT Skill Levels Architect Engineer Technician Installer Power User
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Master/PHD Degree
Certificate
Developing IT and Engineering Careers - iFairs and other Approaches , October 31, 2010

20. Post-Secondary Preparation
Specific Area of Study
Analysis
4yr
Knowledge & Application
2yr
Post-Secondary
Power User Studies
Jobs
Use of technology with General Studies
General Education
Contextual General Education
9th
10th
11th
12th
Secondary
Developing IT and Engineering Careers - iFairs and other Approaches , October 31, 2010

21. Specific Study Curriculum
Project Lead the Way
National Academy Foundation (NAF)
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)
Industry & Vendor Certification
Developing IT and Engineering Careers - iFairs and other Approaches , October 31, 2010

22. Summary
Demonstrate that computing and engineering careers can be exciting
Engage young professionals to be role models
Encourage significant studies in preparation for post-secondary education
Provide pathways based on skills
Developing IT and Engineering Careers - iFairs and other Approaches , October 31, 2010

23. More Info http://ifair.pbworks.com Joe Kmoch joe@jkmoch.com
Larry Domine
Dr. Robert Horton
Developing IT and Engineering Careers - iFairs and other Approaches , October 31, 2010