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Mid-Year Report: Skills and Roles on the Rise
The rapid growth of generative AI, combined with broader economic uncertainty and the demographic shift in the workforce, is causing employers to recategorize tech roles and realign pay structures at a rapid pace, according to David Foote, chief analyst and research officer for Foote Partners LLC, a firm that tracks, analyzes and reports on tech workforce trends and compensation practices. “In short, we continue to see demand for generalists and specialists, but what companies really want are versatilists,” Foote said. Versatilists, like generalists, are capable in many areas—but they possess deep knowledge in one or more specific domains and can switch to another role or widening scope of situations with ease. Given the ongoing changes in job structures, Foote estimates that experienced tech pros have about12 months to successfully reposition their careers by learning new skills. Here’s a look at how recent changes in AI and other technologies, the workforce and the broader economy ha

SQL Certifications: 3 Big Questions Answered About Obtaining Them
SQL remains a foundational skill for tech professionals. In an increasingly data-driven world, expertise in Structured Query Language (SQL) is essential for roles spanning database management, data analytics, and backend development. Earning a SQL certification can significantly enhance your resume and validate your proficiency to employers. Why SQL Certifications Matter in 2025 Validated Proficiency: Certifications offer a standardized way to demonstrate your technical ability to potential employers. Enhanced Employability: Many companies, especially those in enterprise-level environments, prefer candidates with recognized credentials. Higher Earning Potential: Certified professionals often command higher salaries. Roles requiring specialized SQL knowledge can lead to significantly higher compensation, with some tech professionals earning over $120,000 annually for roles like Data Engineer or Database Administrator. Career Advancement: Certifications can open doors to higher-paying an

Your First Year in Tech: A Realistic Roadmap to Success
Starting your first job in tech is an exciting milestone—and an intimidating one, as most new graduates will tell you. The transition from structured classroom to the sometimes-chaotic world of software development, data analysis, tech support, or cybersecurity can feel overwhelming. It’s OK: take a deep breath, and join us as we create a realistic timeline for your first 6–12 months in a tech role, focusing on key areas that will shape your experience: onboarding, mentorship, imposter syndrome, and goal-setting. Month 1–2: The Onboarding Phase This is your immersion period. Your primary goal is to absorb as much information as possible and get comfortable with your new environment. What to Expect: Orientation sessions about company culture and policies: Expect a lot of HR paperwork and benefits explanations. Environment setup (laptop, development tools, access credentials): This can sometimes take longer than you'd like, so be patient. Introduction to team processes, codebases, or sys

Why Agentic AI Needs You (Not Replaces You)
Chances are good you’ve already heard of agentic AI. Executives everywhere are dreaming of AI-powered “agents” that will autonomously execute dozens of tasks with zero human input. Will this future (if it comes to pass) shrink teams and kill jobs? That’s an important and pressing question—and it’s important to remember that agentic AI may also create more tech jobs, especially in the long term. Agentic AI is an extremely complicated concept, with quite a bit that could go spectacularly wrong, and it will require skilled tech pros who can build, manage, and iterate on these systems. Today’s tech pros may become tomorrow’s “AI orchestrators,” making sure that dozens of discrete AIs operate effectively together. With that in mind, let’s explore what the next few years might hold for AI; we’ll also examine some of the AI-related skills currently on the rise, which could help inform your future training and education plans. The Agentic AI Paradox: More Complexity, More Opportunity The race

How Generative AI Can Boost Your Tech Learning and Career Plan
If you want a successful career in tech, knowing what to learn—and how to learn it—is absolutely critical. Whether you’re trying to break into a new role or stay competitive in your current one, the number of skills, tools, and frameworks to master can feel overwhelming. Can generative AI help you with your learning and career goals? That’s a great question. These tools, including ChatGPT, Claude, and others, are increasingly utilized by tech pros not just to write code or automate tasks, but to help chart a path through their careers. If you trust AI in this career-building capacity, you might think of these tools as virtual mentors: always available, fast to respond, and capable of synthesizing massive amounts of information into something actionable. But let’s be clear: AI isn’t a magic wand for career growth. It can suggest directions, highlight patterns, and even keep you on track—but it lacks the context, intuition, and domain expertise that real mentors and communities provide.