In many parts of the world, the demand for talented workers is an ongoing challenge for organizations.Japanese human resource development managers have echoed concerns about the increasing shortage of skilled workers. One of their most important priorities is developing and coaching the next generation of leaders to lead organizations through times of change and economic uncertainty. In the United States, many experts predict that in the near future there will not only be a shortage of workers, but also a significant gap between existing skills and those needed to fill open positions. Millions of jobs in the high technology sector go unfilled each year because there aren't enough skilled people to fill them. Encouraging students to join the profession is one way to pave the way for future leaders of the profession.