"according to recent computer science and technology enrollment figures in Canada, the root of the problem still lies in the lack of IT interest among young people".
"Today's talent shortage is a result of declining enrollment in schools", and "parents are not encouraging children to get into the IT industry as a career because of the dot-com bubble".
"compounding the problem are baby boomers who are exiting the marketplace"
One initiative aimed at this problem is a new social network site unveiled at the recent Cisco Live! event in Orlando Florida. Colabotate, learn, discover career pathways, learn about certifications.
