Downers Grove, Ill. – April has been proclaimed Information Technology Month in Illinois by Gov. Bruce Rauner. To mark the occasion, CompTIA, the world’s leading technology association, is highlighting 10 facts and figures about the strength of the tech industry in the Land of Lincoln.
“CompTIA has called Illinois home since 1985,” said Todd Thibodeaux, president and CEO of the association. “Back then few people outside the industry understood much about technology. Today, tech’s impact on our daily lives is universal.
“Together with our Illinois member companies and the broader tech community across the state, we’re pleased to recognize April as Information Technology Month, a true testament to the vibrancy and relevance of technology in Illinois,” Thibodeaux concluded.
Technology in Illinois: 10 Takeaways[1]
CompTIA and its charitable arm, Creating IT Futures, have organized several career-focused events over the course of the month. Visit Information Technology Month in Illinois for a list of activities and events.
CompTIA: Building the Foundation for Technology's Future
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the world's leading technology association, with approximately 2,000 member companies, 3,000 academic and training partners, over 100,000 registered users and more than two million IT certifications issued. CompTIA's unparalleled range of programs foster workforce skills development and generate critical knowledge and insight – building the foundation for technology’s future. Visit CompTIA online, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to learn more.
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Access Now$2 trillion – Estimated direct economic impact of the U.S. tech industry, representing 8.8% of the national economy.
582,000 – Number of tech business establishments in the U.S.
9.1 million – U.S. net tech employment at the end of 2022.
286,400 – Estimated number of new technology jobs added in the U.S. in 2022.
4.1 million – Number of postings by U.S. employers for tech job openings during 2022.