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Salutes the Resilience and Self-Determination of the American Worker
WASHINGTON--(Business Wire)--
CompTIA celebrates Labor Day, hopeful that the economy looks to be on the mend,
and that the American worker will soon be better off as a result. Though we
remain in the midst of economic troubles, with unemployment still at record
levels, we see light at the end of the tunnel. We have faith that America and
its workforce will emerge stronger and more secure, surviving through these
trying times.

In the coming months, most economic indicators point to renewed economic
activity and growth. This means consumers will start spending again, companies
will invest in new plant and R&D, and, consequently, jobs should expand. As for
these new jobs, global competition means that most of them will require skill,
and that acquisition of those skills needs to occur flexibly and dynamically. IT
fluency will figure prominently in the skill sets demanded by employers because
IT is embedded into most everything we do. Thankfully, a majority of American
workers possesses the needed acumen and learning traits to acquire these skills
and excel in this environment. Our educational infrastructure, as well as our
ethos of self-reliance and continual self-improvement, currently gives us a
competitive advantage over the rest of the world.

For those who lack enough competitive skills, CompTIA stands ready to support
their re-skilling efforts, and believes that industry and government both play
an important role in assuring that these transitioning workers succeed, even in
this challenging economic climate. We know it is not easy, but we trust in the
innate ability of the American worker to surmount challenges big and small.
Opportunities to learn new and marketable skills abound. Training and then
certifying those skills has a proven track-record of quickly and effectively
getting workers back into our economy. They also help keep skilled workers up to
date and competitive.

Throughout this rocky period, the resilience of the American worker has never
been in doubt. We salute him and her. They are the bedrock of American industry,
productivity and innovation; they are perhaps America`s greatest natural
resource. Happy Labor Day!

About CompTIA

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the voice of the
world's information technology (IT) industry. Its members are the companies at
the forefront of innovation; and the professionals responsible for maximizing
the benefits organizations receive from their investments in technology. CompTIA
is dedicated to advancing industry growth through its educational programs,
market research, networking events, professional certifications, and public
policy advocacy. For more information, visit www.comptia.org.





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