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High School Grads Landing High-Tech Security Positions

July 2nd, 2012 by Brad Graham

It has been stated before that a college degree is not always a guarantee that one will land a job.  College degrees are a valuable resource indeed, but recent economic times have created an opening for new talent, regardless of the education achieved.  This article is just one example of how high school students are finding their way into the IT fields based on specified knowledge.  Is this the beginning of the end for individuals going the traditional route?

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