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Three unmistakable trends are shaping the future of tech jobs, and it starts with shaking up the way we introduce people to technology careers.

In August, CompTIA podcasts provided insight into today’s most talked about tech topics—from what the customer experience means in the IT channel to the importance of soft skills in cybersecurity, overused tech terms, women in SaaS, and more.

The final day of ChannelCon featured educational sessions, vendor awards, tours, networking opportunities and a general session that left a BIG impression on attendees. Read on for more about how we closed out another epic year at ChannelCon.

Day two of ChannelCon featured educational tracks as well as the State of the Industry General Session featuring CompTIA President and CEO Todd Thibodeaux and Nancy Hammervik, executive vice president, Industry Relations, CompTIA, followed by Eric O’Neill’s gripping keynote.

The shortage of skilled tech talent is a real concern for SMBs. With Millennial employees moving into middle management, it's time to turn our attention to the next wave of tech workers. Find out what Gen Z employees are looking for in a tech career.

The purpose of Bringing Youth Tech Education, or BYTE, is to connect current leaders in the industry with students who are interested in technology.

Disruptive dialogue denotes an intentional interruption of business as usual -- an abandonment of the surface-level conversations around identity and difference in the workplace. Organizations need to create intentional brave spaces where everyone at all levels can engage in authentic conversations around identity.

Companies like Microsoft, SAP and others are establishing innovative programs to communicate with and hire workers on the autism spectrum. This unique, untapped talent pool can provide many benefits to companies from candidates that were once overlooked.

California’s tech industry – which directly contributes $481.7 billion or 18.9% to the state’s annual GDP – is about much more than Silicon Valley, according to the 2019 Cyberstates report.

If you're unsure about how to find the perfect IT internship for you, you’re not alone. Plenty of college students are in the same boat. Make the search process a lot less stressful with these tips.

Building a dream team of professional experts who are invested in your career takes time, thoughtful consideration and adaptability, but the knowledge and insights gained are limitless.

Chloe Condon got into tech via an interesting route – the financial constraints of musical theater. Now she’s advocating to bring more women into the field. Read on to get her tech story.

CompTIA subject matter expert Katherine Chaves knows first-hand the challenges women face in Costa Rica’s fledgling tech economy and how to overcome them. Founding the non-profit Rocket Girls, she’s been sharing wisdom, inspiration and training with young women in Costa Rica to help them – and the entire nation – rocket to success.

Recent tech grads can give themselves a competitive edge over their peers by implementing a few easy tips before embarking on their first tech job search.

A tight labor market and other factors have drastically changed the tech hiring landscape, as CompTIA’s 2019 Outlook Report confirms. We spoke with two tech experts on the new successful strategies they’re putting into practice to get – and keep – the talent they need.