U.S. government IT hiring is set to soar, thanks to a combination of factors: Government spending on IT continues to rise, security concerns have been renewed post 9/11, and large numbers of government IT workers will soon be eligible to retire.

Will 2002 be a better year for the IT job market? One industry organization thinks so. Find out why and add your two cents.

Has a trimmed IT training budget forced you to think of alternative ways to keep your staff's skills sharp? Join the discussion and tell us what worked for you.