The rise of global competition, negative computing and IT stereotypes, as well as a lack of diversified recruiting has created a national crisis that threatens both our economic and national security.

• Our nation is becoming more dependent on foreign labor as other countries develop their own IT infrastructures.
• Outsourcing continues to grow with over $1.5 billion dollars spent in India alone.
• While there were 17,000 Computer Science majors in America in 2004, there were 100,000 Computer Science majors in India.
• Students enrolling and graduating with Computing and IT degrees have decreased by 60% since 2000.
• Women and minorities are significantly underrepresented in Computing.
• There are few role models for young people interested in Computing and IT.
• There is little support for students who choose to pursue Computing and IT degrees.
• Businesses and universities are not working as partners to help recruit, mentor, and place students into positions after graduation.