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While we can’t officially say the dust has settled from the explosion of generative AI onto the scene, we can all acknowledge that it has become a top action item in every boardroom. While many organizations are still exploring AI's potential, industry pioneers like NVIDIA and JP Morgan are leading the charge. To understand how high-growth sectors like education, manufacturing, and retail are capitalizing on AI, let’s examine their...
Hispanic and Latine tech workers comprise a small percentage of the workforce. According to a 2021 Pew Research Center study, only 8% of tech workers are Hispanic or Latine despite making up 18.7%  of the US population. The percentage is even smaller for women, with Hispanic or Latina women only holding 1% of tech roles. READ MORE AT PEOPLE OF COLOR IN TECH
Even as the tech industry has taken steps over the past decade to diversify their hiring practices—with a particular emphasis on recruiting and retaining Black and Latino employees—progress has been slow. And amid economic challenges over the past year, many companies have laid off employees tasked with DEI work or quietly pulled back on the investments they made in 2020. READ MORE AT FAST COMPANY
If you’re looking to step into the cybersecurity field, you may be seeking advice to kick-start your career. We’ve gathered nine insightful recommendations from industry professionals, including Information Security Managers and CTOs. From honing your soft skills to starting with foundational IT roles, these tips will guide you on your journey. Hone Your Soft Skills Spend some time brushing up on those soft skills! In cybersecurity,...
The tech industry is becoming increasingly diverse, and Hispanic leaders are playing a major role in shaping its future. But as with women and Black tech workers, there is a significant amount of progress to be made. Hispanic and Latino tech workers make up a small percentage of the technology workforce. Only 8% of tech workers are Hispanic or Latino, according to a 2021 Pew Research Center study. The percentage is even smaller for women,...
There are so many different ways to begin a career in tech. Those starting out may begin with a computer science degree and work there way up in a traditional trajectory. But there are plenty of stories of those who made the switch to tech much later in life, having worked in other roles, for example as a car mechanic or a teacher. READ MORE AT SILICONREPUBLIC
If you’re considering a career in project management, data analytics, or software development, now’s a good time to jump into those respective markets. All of these roles also require time and resources to learn the necessary skills, but there are multiple paths to becoming whatever you envision. READ MORE AT DICE
In a fast-paced, ever-changing industry like tech, and especially in the world of engineering where the trending language can change by the month, it’s common to feel unprepared or out of place. Ashley Griffin, an engineering manager at  HealthVerity , has dealt with impostor syndrome throughout her career, even when earning a master’s degree and landing her managerial role. READ MORE AT TECHNICAL.LY
As more and more tech salaries increase, so too has there been a rise in nontraditional tech hubs in the U.S. According to Dice’s latest Tech Salary Report, more IT professionals are moving away from tech hubs like California to neighboring states like Arizona, which saw a 20 percent increase in tech salaries last year. READ MORE AT CRN  
Big-name tech firms like Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft are undergoing mass layoffs, but job prospects for applicants in the broader tech ecosystem are poised to be among the best of any industry in 2023, according to a new ranking. Eight of the top 10 “best jobs” in the U.S. this year are technology roles, according to Indeed, which conducts an annual list of the top roles for job seekers. READ MORE AT CNBC
The tech industry has seen job cuts recently, but there is still a high demand for people who work in software and data. The employment site Indeed.com is out with its list of best jobs and ranks full-stack developer as the No. 1 position, CBS News reports. Indeed.com ranks jobs based on salary, availability and flexibility. READ MORE AT CBS KCCI8
To fill the most in-demand positions, from cloud architect to metaverse specialist, universities and companies are changing what they teach and how they hire.  According to data collected by the Digital Business School (ISDI) in Madrid, “metaverse specialist” is now one of the most sought-after professions, along with about 40 other innovative career titles that would have sounded like science fiction just a few years ago. READ MORE AT EL...