In recent years, students, workers, and jobseekers have received mixed signals about the job market for information technology. Periods of strong job growth have been punctuated by brief periods of employment declines. Optimism about information technology (commonly referred to as IT) as a career field has been tempered by concerns about job security and competition abroad. Jobseekers and students, unsure of what the future holds, are understandably confused about the direction in which IT careers are headed. But, as this analysis shows, the IT field continues to offer opportunities for jobseekers who have the right skills and training. The good news for students is that most IT occupations are expected to remain in high demand and have strong job growth. This article presents an overview of some information technology occupations studied by BLS. It also discusses past employment, future prospects, and education and training for IT workers. A final section provides sources of more information. Data in this article are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)--including the Current Population Survey and the Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections program.