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Read. Follow. Verify.Hearing on Closing the Federal IT Talent Gap
Record date · January 1, 2017
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Information Technology held a hearing on September 22, 2016, to discuss strategies for addressing the shortage of skilled IT and cybersecurity professionals within the federal government. The session featured testimony from experts in education, private industry, and workforce training programs.
This hearing explores how the federal government can recruit and retain the technical workforce necessary to manage government IT systems and cybersecurity, which impacts the security and efficiency of public services.
Who It Affects
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Federal IT workforce
The hearing addresses recruitment, training, and retention policies that directly impact federal IT employees.
STEM education providers
Educational institutions and training programs are involved in discussions regarding how to prepare students for federal IT careers.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on September 22, 2016, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The primary objective was to address the 'talent gap' in federal information technology roles.
- Witnesses included representatives from the National Science Foundation, Intel Security, Alamo Academies, and Blue1647.
- The Chairman submitted his opening statement for the record to expedite the hearing due to time constraints.
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- The record was held open for five legislative days for additional member statements.
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Focus on Public-Private Partnerships
The inclusion of witnesses from private industry (Intel) and non-profit training (Blue1647) alongside government agencies indicates a strategy of looking outside the federal government for workforce solutions.
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