Florida IT Career Alliance (FITC) - Empowering Florida's Tech Workforce

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FITC is a collaborative initiative aiming to connect qualified Florida graduates with competitive opportunities in computer science, information technology, and engineering. Launched in May 2014 with substantial support, FITC focuses on aligning academic programs to meet industry demands, engaging students from K-20, and providing mentoring through its Student Ambassadors Team. The program emphasizes creating career pathways, enhancing technology curriculum, and fostering partnerships with colleges, universities, and industry leaders in Florida. With a mission to recruit, retain, and employ top talent in the tech field, FITC is contributing significantly to the state's workforce development. Join the FITC community online and explore upcoming events, resources, and educational content to stay informed and connected.

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FITC Written by: Andrew Florial Courtney Lisenbee Martin Sung Courtney Patz Presented by: _________________

What is FITC? Florida IT Career Alliance Mission Statement: To recruit, retain, and employ qualified Florida graduates in competitive computer science, information technology and engineering professions

History Launched May 2014 $3 million grant supported by the Florida Board of Governors Florida State University (FSU) and Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU)

Our goals: Align university and college degrees with state s workforce needs Spark Interest from K-20 students Create career pipelines Uphold higher technology curriculum Collect and analyze recruitment

Our Student Ambassadors Team: 26 FSU Student Ambassadors 18 FAMU SA Travel across Florida panhandle Promoting IT, CS, and Engineering Provide lectures Workshop events Mentoring opportunities

FITC Website: http://fitc.cci.fsu.edu Upcoming Events Helpful links Contact information Videos Info Graphics

Social Media /FITCAlliance Follow us on Social Media! @FITCAlliance fitc.cci.fsu.edu @FITC_Alliance FITC Group

FITC Partners

College & University Partners

100+ Industry Partners 60+ Florida High Schools Click for Web Link

CE / CS / IT The three main fields

Computer Engineering Computer engineering is a discipline that integrates several fields of electrical engineering and computer science required to develop computer hardware and software.

Computer Science Computer Science is the study of computers and computational systems. Unlike electrical and computer engineers, computer scientists deal mostly with software and software systems; this includes their theory, design, development, and application.

Information Technology IT professionals possess the right combination of knowledge and practical, hands-on expertise to take care of both an organization s information technology infrastructure and the people who use it.