** 2009 Chapter Meeting Changes**
Mark your calendars!! Monthly meetings will be held the last Wednesday of each month, 11:45am-1pm at Murphy's Tavern located at 131 E. Woodlawn Road, Charlotte, 28217. Tel: (704) 527-8002.
We look forward to helping you get the most from your AITP Membership in 2009!
If you are intersted in speaking or participating in a panel discussion this year, please contact our VP of Programming, Deborah Dixon, at DeborahD@metroteklearning.com.
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The Challenge for IT Professionals
- IT keeps changing - The IT industry is constantly changing, which makes it difficult for IT professionals to stay abreast of all the changes and their potential impact on their career.
- Lack of networking opportunities - Networking events allow individuals to share knowledge with one another, boost morale, and help uncover business opportunities. However, IT professionals often do not have networking opportunities that are standard for other professions.
- Lack of respect - IT is a relatively new industry compared to other established professions, and its dynamic nature makes it difficult for the general public to understand what IT is really about, as well as its impact to businesses in terms of saving costs, increasing productivity and generating revenue. This lack of understanding has negatively affected the public’s perception of IT as a true profession.
AITP Charlotte and its sponsors are dedicated to facing and overcoming these challenges.
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