TechHire Needs Assessment: Information & Computer Technologies Occupational Survey Analysis, June 2016

As noted on Table 5 (page 8), the number one challenge reported by respondents in hiring information technology related staff is the lack of access to qualified workers in the region. Respondents were asked if they would be willing to hire an Associates level candidate even though a Bachelor’s level worker was desired and similarly, would they be willing to hire a Certificate level worker in lieu of an Associates level worker. In both cases, 44% indicated that they would be willing to consider such an appointment, but only for persistently difficult to fill IT positions. Table 11 below provides this tabulated data.

Table 11 For persistently difficult to fill IT – related, would you consider Hiring an Associates level candidate when the desired education level is a Bachelors? Hiring a Certificate level candidate when the desired education level is an Associates?

Yes 15 44% 15 44%

No

Not sure

6 18% 7 21%

13 38% 12 35%

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