Technology Careers are still booming!

Information technology was, is and will remain a great career choice. IT salaries are still higher than average, even in the worst economic times, and every industry from finance to healthcare needs talented IT staffers. As organizations strive to use IT to improve productivity and communications with customers and suppliers, and to comply with government regulations, the need for skilled IT professionals will increase. Information Technology offers challenging work, excellent income potential and lifelong career opportunities.

Be part of the future! Information Technology is one of the fastest growing fields of employment, accounting for 1 of 4 new jobs created between 2000 and 2010. - Occupational Outlook Handbook - 2002 - US Bureau of Labor statistics

Earn what you're worth! The average salary of a professional with an IT certification is $55,577. - Certification Magazine - 2002 Salary Survey

Get a raise! 53% of professionals  reported they had received a
raise within the first year of attaining their primary certification. Of
those who received a raise in salary, 74% said their primary
certification had a significant impact on their salary increase.
- Certification Magazine - 2002 Salary Survey

Get promoted! 37% of professionals received a promotion within
the first year of attaining their primary certification. Of those receiving
promotions, 83% felt their certification played a major role in
advancement. - Certification Magazine - 2002 Salary Survey

Job Satisfaction! 91% of professionals in I.T. state that they are
satisfied with their career choice, with over 56% stating that they
are "very satisfied" - Computerworld Magazine - 2001 Job
Satisfaction Survey

56% of professionals in I.T. state that opportunities to use new
technologies and work on interesting projects contribute to their
job satisfaction - Computerworld Magazine - 2001 Job Satisfaction Survey

Average earnings in the computer and data processing industry are 89% higher than the national average for all industries. - Career Guide for Industries: 2002-2003 Department of Labor

The average professional reported a 10.2% salary increase, equating to an average of $4,477 within the first year of attaining their certification. - Certification Magazine - 2002 Salary Survey

Join the club! 79% of those who already have technical certifications will seek additional certifications in the coming years. - Certification Magazine - 2002 Salary Survey.