How Americans Feel About U.S. Tech Leadership
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How Americans Feel About U.S. Tech Leadership
The majority of Americans surveyed believe the United States has established itself as a global technology leader, but there are obstacles to overcome. -
Ringing Endorsement
61% of the survey respondents believe that the U.S. is a global leader in the technology industry. -
Staying Power
Of those who believe the U.S. is a global tech leader, nearly 80% think this leadership will continue for the next five years. -
Perceived Shortcomings
Among those who do not consider the U.S. a global tech leader, 57% said it's due to a lack of quality educational opportunities, and 39% cited the government's failure to support tech. -
Unaddressed Agenda
41% of the respondents do not think the U.S. presidential candidates are prioritizing the establishment of the nation as a global tech leader. -
Hot Commodity
85% think the demand for IT workers will increase over the next five years. -
Profitable Profession
Nearly 75% believe U.S. tech jobs are lucrative compared to those in other fields. -
Relative Location
Just 12% believe that Silicon Valley is the only place in the U.S. with high-paying IT jobs. -
Industries in Need of Tech Talent
Health care: 46%, Education: 16%, Government: 13%, Utilities: 9%, Finance: 8% -
Great Gigs
25% of respondents believe that software engineers have the "coolest" tech job, 24% think Web app developers do and 15% feel that mobile app developers have the coolest job.
The majority of Americans who were queried believe the United States has established itself as a global technology leader, according to a recent survey from Modis. The accompanying report, "America Weighs in on the Current State of Tech," conveys generally positive impressions among survey participants about this topic, with many indicating that this tech leadership status will prevail for at least the next five years. However, there are obstacles to overcome, specifically a lack of educational opportunities for potential IT professionals, as well as a need for more tech industry support from the government. "There is tremendous opportunity across a range of industries and U.S. regions for those seeking technology positions," says Jack Cullen, president of Modis. "Many employers are offering competitive salaries and benefits to garner top talent and help preserve the country's position as a technology leader. However, the tech talent gap will only widen without the necessary education and tools, which is a real concern for many Americans and employers." The findings also reveal what Americans perceive as the "coolest" tech jobs, and we've included those results here. A total of 1,010 U.S. individuals took part in the research.