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Bright Outlook for IT

According to this article, the demand for people with computer science skills is at an all-time high. The latest figures from the U.S. Department of Labor show that the number of computer-related jobs has surpassed the previous peak in 2000.

Fasting Growing Occupations, 2004-2014

Based on statistics from the U.S Department of Labor, computer-related jobs are projected to increase significantly. For example, jobs in Network systems (15-1081, 15-10871), Computer software engineers (15-1031, 15-1032), Database Administrators (15-1061), and Computer systems analysts (15-1051) are expected to increase (31.4-54.5%) with very high (VH) annual earnings of at least $43,605 over 2004-2014 projections.

Computing Resources

Cisco Academy

Preparing tomorrow's technology leaders - Cisco global e-learning program offers students an opportunity to pursue IT curricula through online instructor-led training and hands-on lab exercises. Under the leadership of its principal researcher, Dr. Jeff Teo, Montreat College received a Cisco Equipment Grant in the fall of 2006 and became a Cisco Academy in the summer of 2007.

Software and Services

Security Now  A weekly audio security column and podcast by Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

Internet Security Systems A database of information security (infosec) and anti-hacker information

PC Wizard 2008 A 100% free, No Spyware, No Adware, No Virus utility designed to detect, analyze, monitor and benchmark the various components of your computer system.

Help Net Security  A daily updated site related to computer security with articles on software and hardware reviews.