The St. Petersburg College Seminole Campus will host the third CCIT Career Exploration Event, focusing on computer and information technology job opportunities, on April 14. The last event brought in more than 150 participants.

The Internet age has transformed how businesses operate. Today,  it’s hard to find an industry or business that doesn’t depend on digital information. At SPC, the College of Computer & Information Technology gives you guided pathways for degrees and certificates in a number of areas and a bachelor’s degree in technology management. We offer state-of-the-art laboratories, equipment and advanced and specialized classes in online or traditional classroom settings.

Event details

TheCCIT Career Exploration Event runs from 6 – 8 pm and will be held in the Conference Center at the Seminole Campus.

The first hour will feature a Q & A with a panel of distinguished IT professionals addressing industry hiring trends and recommendations on how to break into the IT field. Following the panel discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to network with 15 employers. This is an excellent opportunity for students who are seeking internships or employment and would like to have an information interview to learn more about the IT field. Resumes and dressing for success are recommended.

Please contact 727-341-4724 for more information or RSVP.

Career opportunity in the Tampa Bay area

Employers in the Tampa Bay area can’t find enough qualified workers to fill technology jobs, according to recent news stories in the Tampa Bay Times and Fox 13 News and an area study by business leaders. The study’s findings showed local employers need IT employees who:

• have three – five years experience and bachelor’s degrees
• value lifelong learning
• possess high-demand skills like Java, .NET and mobile app development and IT security

The need for qualified IT workers and their salaries will remain robust, particularly in Florida, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across Florida and the Tampa Bay Region, careers in IT are expected to grow at a much higher pace over the next 10 years than other jobs. The median hourly wage for the industry in this region was $29.55 in 2011. Those with flexible and portable skills who can adapt to ever-changing IT processes will be highly valued.