You don't need a 4-year degree to work for a tech company like IBM. The really good news is that tech jobs have increased substantially and there are just not enough applicants for the jobs, so IBM has decided to take a unique approach and they've decided to tap talent with non-traditional educational backgrounds. It just might be you!
IBM is focusing in hiring those with a skill set instead of a degree or credential. While they are setting the trend, other large companies such as Intel and GitHub, are following close behind.
These companies are looking to coding programs and high school partnerships to provide skilled workers.
Why are they taking this approach? Jobs are being created that demand new skills and that demand requires a new approach to educating, training and recruiting workers.
The Chairman, President and CEO of IBM, Ginni Rometty called these jobs, "new collar jobs" and she described that they are getting "harder to fill". There are more than 500,000 open jobs right now in tech-related sectors and by 2020, there will be a whopping 1 million programming jobs that will need to be filled.
These companies are looking to coding programs and high school partnerships to provide skilled workers.
Why are they taking this approach? Jobs are being created that demand new skills and that demand requires a new approach to educating, training and recruiting workers.
The Chairman, President and CEO of IBM, Ginni Rometty called these jobs, "new collar jobs" and she described that they are getting "harder to fill". There are more than 500,000 open jobs right now in tech-related sectors and by 2020, there will be a whopping 1 million programming jobs that will need to be filled.
President Rometty indicated that IBM alone will hire 6,000 employees and that "many of them will have unconventional backgrounds"...that's "code" for no 4-year degree ( and yes, pun intended!). Overall, about 15% of the IBM hires don't have college degrees.
In 2018, IBM reported that it "intends to hire 25,000 professionals in the U.S. and will invest $1 billion in training and development of their U.S. employees. both within the next four years".
Want another bit of good news? Tech companies are now partnering with community colleges across the country to "prepare more Americans for 'new collar career opportunities'".
In 2018, IBM reported that it "intends to hire 25,000 professionals in the U.S. and will invest $1 billion in training and development of their U.S. employees. both within the next four years".
Want another bit of good news? Tech companies are now partnering with community colleges across the country to "prepare more Americans for 'new collar career opportunities'".
hat's your role in all of this? You need to get as much hands-on coding experience as possible. Enroll in vocational classes that pertain to the industry you want to work in. Take a coding boot camp if you want an online job. Take initiative. Stay current. Make sure your certifications are up-to-date. If they're several years old, they are irrelevant.
About half of security hiring managers want workers who have practical, hands-on experience. If you don't have it, it's a deal breaker.
About half of security hiring managers want workers who have practical, hands-on experience. If you don't have it, it's a deal breaker.
There are factors other than your skills that employers are looking for including your positive attitude and genuine effort. Employers don't need another "diva". They need employees with a strong work ethic, a desire to learn and the social skills to work as a team. If you're teachable and have these personal skills, you're hired.
Look at the opportunities that UCode has for younger kids toi learn the basic competencies of coding. Code.org has innovative programs for kids. Kode with Klossy has a scholarship program for girls aged 13 to 19.
You know how to do this. Find the opportunities that will lead you to the job of your dreams.
I have confidence in you,
Claudia
Look at the opportunities that UCode has for younger kids toi learn the basic competencies of coding. Code.org has innovative programs for kids. Kode with Klossy has a scholarship program for girls aged 13 to 19.
You know how to do this. Find the opportunities that will lead you to the job of your dreams.
I have confidence in you,
Claudia
