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CompTIA Steps Back from Lobbying Activity Related to Right to Repair Legislation

Feb 21, 2020

Downers Grove, Ill. –  On February 3, 2020, CompTIA permanently stepped back from all lobbying activity related to right to repair legislation. This decision is consistent with our overriding commitment to advancing career opportunities for current and prospective IT professionals including 20+ years of providing best-in-class vendor-neutral IT certifications, training, and professional development support.


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The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the $5.2 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s economy. Through education, training, certifications, advocacy, philanthropy, and market research, CompTIA is the hub for advancing the tech industry and its workforce.

 

 

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Fast Facts

  • $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.