Cuyahoga Community College
Cuyahoga Community CollegeCuyahoga Community College
  • Getting Started
  • Paying for College
  • Classes, Programs & Certificates
  • Student Resources
  • Community
  • Alumni
  • Give
  • my Tri-C space
  • Workforce Training
  • Community Education
  • Corporate College
  • News & Events
  • About Tri-C

Categories

  • All Categories
  • Tri-C
  • Eastern Campus
  • Metropolitan Campus
  • Western Campus
  • Westshore Campus
  • Creative Arts
  • Health Careers
  • Hospitality
  • Information Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Public Safety
  • Events
  • JazzFest
  • Alumni
  • Athletics
  • Faculty
  • #mytricstory
  • Tri-C Famous
  • Student Success
  • Veterans
  • Community Involvement
  • Corporate College
  • Equity In Outcomes
  • Gifts and Grants
  • Pathway Programs
  • Workforce Impact
  • Tri-C Home
  • »
  • News and Events
  • »
  • news
  • »
  • IT Center of Excellence

Building a Workforce for the Digital Age

Tri-C’s Monique Umphrey joins panel at The City Club on “Tackling the IT Talent Gap”

Tri-C's Monique Umphrey, right, makes a point during a forum at The City Club of Cleveland on "Tackling the IT Talent Gap."
Tri-C's Monique Umphrey, right, makes a point during a forum at The City Club of Cleveland on "Tackling the IT Talent Gap."

People often talk about information technology as if it’s a single part of the Northeast Ohio economy. That’s a mistake, says Monique Umphrey, vice president of workforce innovation and dean of IT at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C).

“No matter what industry you’re in today, it’s part of the IT world,” Umphrey said.

Umphrey recently joined a panel at The City Club of Cleveland to discuss how Northeast Ohio’s future could hinge on its ability to produce high numbers of skilled IT specialists. The program carried an apt title: “Help Wanted: Tackling the IT Talent Gap.”

She was joined on the panel by Grady Burrows of BioEnterprise, Courtney DeOreo of the Regional Information Technology Engagement Board and Daniel Fogarty of LaunchCode. The forum took place Friday, July 27.

The discussion covered many topics, including access to IT training for diverse — and traditionally underserved — segments of the population. Umphrey said IT skills are essential to employment.

“Those who do not have digital skills moving forward will be the underclass,” she said.

The hourlong discussion, moderated by Ideastream’s Darrielle Snipes, is available online.

July 30, 2018

John Horton, 216-987-4281 john.horton@tri-c.edu

Ask TRI-C

Welcome to Cuyahoga Community College's online knowledge base of frequently asked questions and answers.

Visit Ask Tri-C

Live Chat

Welcome to the Online Service Center @ Cuyahoga Community College! Live Chat provides users with general information about the enrollment processes at Tri-C

Chat Now

Contact Us

Tri-C
216-987-6000
Corporate College
216-987-2800
Phone Directory Tri-C 24/7 Ask Us a Question

Campuses & Locations

Parking Visit Tri-C Request More Information

Connect With Us

  • Like Us On Facebook
  • Follow Us On Twitter
  • Connected With Us On LinkedIn
  • Follow Us On Instagram
  • Subscribe to Us On Youtube
my TRI-C space Blackboard Employment Accreditation

© 2014 Cuyahoga Community College 700 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115Privacy PolicyAdministrative DepartmentsCampus Police