IDG Contributor Network: Do you really need a degree to break Into IT?

Students aspiring for a career in the IT industry are often presented with an apparent paradox: technology careers represent readily-available and well-paid work, but are gated by the increasingly inaccessible costs of a four-year degree. Thankfully, this is only half-true. More and more, employers are turning to certifications, internships and apprenticeships to identify and hire capable workers.For students, this skill-focused alternative to traditional four-year degrees may seem counter-intui