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Takeaways from Enterprise IT Power Hour: Training the Next Generation IT Workforce

Enterprise IT Training the Next Generation's Workforce Power Hour features a discussion on the challenges and best practices for recruiting and training the next generation of AV and IT professionals. Our moderator, AVIXA’s own Samantha Powell, joined by George Chacko from Pace University, Seth Robinson from CompTIA, and Stacy Watts from AVIXA emphasized the importance of defining and demonstrating skills, networking, continuous learning, and incentivizing certification and training for the next generation of AV and IT professionals. Organizations like AVIXA, CompTIA, and Next Level Learning offer various certifications and training programs to help individuals and companies stay up to date with industry trends and ensure their workforce is well-equipped to tackle the challenges of an increasingly converged AV and IT landscape. Some Key Takeaways included:

• The integration of AV and IT is also affecting the workforce development landscape. Networking and communication skills are essential for professionals in both fields to work together effectively. A shared vocabulary and the ability to communicate in business value are key.
• AVIXA and CompTIA offer various certifications and training programs that align with industry standards and can be helpful for both individuals and companies looking to upskill their workforce. These programs can be especially useful for companies that may not have the ability to create internal training programs.
• Incentivizing learning and certifications are seen as a valuable approach for companies to ensure their employees have the right skills for the right positions. Continuous learning and staying up to date with industry trends are crucial for professionals to remain relevant in the rapidly evolving AV and IT landscape.
• Recommendation of networking, attending conferences, and following industry leaders on LinkedIn as ways to foster professional growth and continuous development. Incentivizing career tracking and providing clear trajectories for employees can also contribute to increased retention, motivation, and satisfaction.
• Youthification and diversification are additional focus areas for organizations like Next Level Learning, which aims to attract and train the next generation of AV professionals.

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