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This paper discusses and attempts to answer some basic questions as we, representing the professional technology training possible at a variety of institutions, come to grips with remaining a viable source for the needs of this ever-evolving landscape! Is there a gap between what we are offering and what our Information Technology students need to prepare them for their entry into the professional arena? This paper evaluates whether or not graduates are prepared for the technology environment they will be facing as they head out into the ‘real world’ and the beginning of their professional careers. It reviews what skills Information Technology groups look for in new hires today and what skill sets they will find valuable for the next 5 years. There is a discussion on how recent graduates feel about the education they received, from a systems technology perspective. Did they feel prepared to enter the workforce? From the perspective of technology courses to the emphasis on professionalism and business, we will take a look at how trends have affected the hiring process. Over 30 school curriculums are evaluated to develop a course gap analysis on where our schools are today and where we need to be heading for the future.

information systems, courses, graduates, results, future