Significant job growth in technology services, software development and cloud infrastructure
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The national unemployment rate for technology occupations was 2.8% in April, following an unusual spike at the beginning of the year, according to an analysis by the information nonprofit CompTIA. decreased slightly. Technology (IT) industry and workforce.
A CompTIA analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) #JobsReport data reveals that technology companies added an estimated 4,280 employees in April. 1 Employment growth was driven by technology services and software development employment (+5,600). Cloud infrastructure jobs also increased (+900). Cloud infrastructure and data processing and hosting jobs have seen positive growth in nine of the past 12 months, while technology and software services jobs have increased in 10 of the past 12 months.
“A skills-first approach to recruitment and talent development has become even more important against this backdrop.”
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Technology occupations across the economy fell by 20,000 jobs in April, representing a 0.3% decline in the total employment base of 6.4 million technology occupations. 2
“Employers and job seekers continue to navigate a changing labor market,” said Tim Herbert, CompTIA's principal research officer. “A skills-first approach to recruitment and talent development has become even more important against this backdrop.”
Employers posted about 179,000 new jobs for technical jobs last month. In total, there were an estimated 415,000 active technical job openings. 3 Job openings for artificial intelligence (AI) positions or occupations that require AI skills accounted for 11% of all tech job openings in April. Positions in all emerging technology sectors rose to 26%.
Among metropolitan areas, Houston (TX), Columbus (OH), Sacramento (CA), Dallas (TX), and New York (NY) had the most significant month-over-month increases in technology job openings. However, the rate of increase was low in both cases. moderate. The same is true at the state level, with New Jersey, New York, South Dakota, Tennessee and Delaware leading the list.
According to a CompTIA report, 46% of all active technical job openings in April did not specify that the candidate had a four-year degree. Further positions include network support specialist (86%), IT support specialist (73%), network and systems administrator (55%), web and UI/UX designer (51%), and database administrator (48%). it was high.
The CompTIA Tech Jobs Report is available at https://www.comptia.org/content/tech-jobs-report.
About CompTIA
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the world's leading information technology (IT) certification and training organization. CompTIA is a mission-driven organization committed to unlocking the potential of all students, career changers, and professionals who are starting or advancing a career in technology. Millions of current and aspiring technology workers around the world rely on his CompTIA for training, education, and professional certifications that give them the confidence and skills to work in technology. https://www.comptia.org/
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1 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics labor market data and Rightcast employer job openings data are subject to backward revision.
2 Monthly occupation-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics tend to experience higher levels of volatility and variation.
3 Active jobs include open jobs carried over from the previous month and new jobs added by employers.
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