sql saturday baton rouge keynote: "louisiana + it = a natural fit"
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Coupled with the state’s natural gas industry, Louisiana’s digital landscape continues to be a catalyst for growth. Around the world, businesses are recognizing our natural gas reserves as the viable energy source — creating a $60 billion economic pipeline. Find out what this means for the IT industry and your career.TRANSCRIPT
LOUISIANA + I.T = A NATURAL FIT
Noah Boudreaux
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LOUISIANA JOB OUTLOOK
100,000+ New Jobs by 201730% IT related5% increase in total workforce
IT Job Types 10 Year projectionsSoftware Developers 85.3% Computer Systems Analysts 56.5%Computer Network Specialists 44.4% Computer Programmers 41.1%
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WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?Natural Gas Abundance
Natural Gas prices at all time lowOver $60 billion underway by 2016Ripple effect is inevitable
$60 Billion
In Projects
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WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?
Tremendous Opportunity
Less reason to leave La for career growth
More competition for sought after roles
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WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOUR EMPLOYER?
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YESTERDAY…
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TODAY…ClarityCompetencyAppreciationInfluence
DID YOU KNOW?
70% of employees are NOT Committed to their organization
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ARE YOU READY?Employees
Keep skills sharpPlan your careerStay informed
EmployersCreate an Engagement ProgramTrain your managersWork on a retention strategy
