ecent data from the CompTIA Tech Jobs Report shows that tech jobs have seen a drop in unemployment, down to 3.1% in May from 3.5% in April, accounting for an increase of around 6,700 in May. Roles that saw the highest demand include software developers and engineers, systems engineers and architects, tech support specialists, cybersecurity engineers and analysts, and AI engineers. And according to projections form the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the tech workforce is anticipated to grow twice as fast as the overall US workforce, with an expected replacement rate of 6% annually, or approximately 323,000 workers, for tech occupations between 2024 and 2034. “More than ever, business success relies on technology,” said Seth Robinson, VP of industry research at CompTIA.

Full report : Despite the ongoing talent gap, tech hiring is back on the upswing, and IT leaders are redoubling efforts to focus on AI skills by investing in internal training programs to upskill workers.