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		<title>Collaborations with State Colleges Move Computer Science Programs Ahead</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Center of Excellence for Information and Computing Technology (CoE for ICT) works with multiple Washington State Community and Technical Colleges to align program degrees and certificates to current workplace technical knowledge and skills valued by today's employers. The Center's collaborative consulting and review services include analyzing current course content, with real-time ICT industry professionals insight into current and projected workforce demand.  The Center ensures thoughtful, comprehensive program reviews, curriculum audits, and instructional redesigns that are supported by a team of experts with specialized, higher post graduate degrees in education, curriculum design, and a keen understanding of higher education policy and budgetary needs.  Our consulting body includes networking, security, systems and database administration, web development and design, and software development and programming professionals with five, plus years of experience.

The Center welcomes solicitations for information and computing technology (ICT) college program (degree/certificate) reviews, redesigns, and audits.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.coeforict.org/2010/02/collaborations-with-state-colleges-moves-computer-science-programs-ahead/</link>
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		<title>Technology Students: Increase Your Employability</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Community and Technical College information and computing technology students can find a series of great resources to increase employability, including free certification exams and a job site.  Read more...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.coeforict.org/2010/02/technology-students-increase-your-employability/</link>
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		<title>Working Connections Announces Tracks for August 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Find out why you should register for the 2010 Working Connections IT Faculty Development Institute, August 24-27, 2010.  And, why your fellow faculty members believe 2009 is the year to beat...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.coeforict.org/2010/02/working-connections-announces-tracks-for-august-2010/</link>
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		<title>Centers of Excellence High Impact Report</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A New Decade for New Growth: Ensuring a Better Workforce for Tomorrow
Highlights focus on system support, value, and the savings the eleven Centers provides to the CTC system, educators, faculty, and students.  It was presented at the Workforce Education Council's quarterly meeting in Vancouver, Washington on February 11, 2010.  Continue reading for details and a report download.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.coeforict.org/2010/02/centers-of-excellence-high-impact-report/</link>
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		<title>Breaking News for Health Care Informatics Initiative</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are several significant accomplishments and new developments for the Center's Health Care Initiative... ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.coeforict.org/2010/01/new-news-for-health-care-informatics-initiative/</link>
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		<title>WA Community and Technical College ICT Program Directory</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Washington State Directory of Community and Technical College (CTC) Information and Technology Programs is now available in a PDF format.  There are also printed copies available upon request.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.coeforict.org/2009/12/wa-community-and-technical-college-ict-program-directory/</link>
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		<title>How to Make the Most of Web 2.0 in Your Classroom</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Eastern and Western Washington CTC Information and Computing Technology Faculty: Apply to showcase your use of a Web 2.0 application in your classroom in a series of 10 videos to appear on the Center's website.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.coeforict.org/2009/12/how-to-make-the-most-of-web-2-0-in-your-classroom/</link>
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		<title>Ideal Information and Technology Workers: Welcome Back Veterans</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We are currently looking for an ICT faculty member of Washington State's CTC system, who has experience either as a veteran or who has experience working with veterans, as well as veteran issues, to develop a five-credit ICT soft skills course.  Stipend of $3,000.  Please contact Maureen Majury for a more complete project description.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.coeforict.org/2009/11/892/</link>
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		<title>Washington&#8217;s Innovation Summit 2010: Collaborate. Create. Grow.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sustaining a world-class economy through innovation and industry development is a collaborative effort. As part of this effort, Washington's Innovation Summit 2010 will bring together the region's leading companies and thought leaders for a full day devoted to accelerating creativity and innovation. Join more than 35 speakers and 350 attendees focused on one theme: Collaborate. Create. Grow.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.coeforict.org/2009/11/washingtons-innovation-summit-2010-collaborate-create-grow/</link>
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		<title>Free Windows 7 ebook &amp; Webcasts for Student Job-Seekers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[* Looking for guidance specific to Windows 7 deployment?  Download free Windows 7 ebook.
* This fall Microsoft Students to Business is offering free webcasts to students on skills that are in demand in today’s workplace. Every other Wednesday until December 2nd at 2:30 PM EST.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.coeforict.org/2009/11/new-free-windows-7-ebook/</link>
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