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IT Skills Gap Forum: PowerPoint, Questionnaire Results, Session Summary Notes & More…

The Center of Excellence for Information and Computing Technology held an IT Skills Gap Forum on March 22, 2013. The purpose of forum was to obtain “real time” information from business and industry leaders about expected job growth trends over the next three to five years and to discuss workforce skills gaps that make filling job vacancies difficult for employers within the industry. All the results are now available.

Posted in Emerging Technologies, Employability Skills, Featured, Industry, Soft Skills, Students, Workforce Trends | Also tagged Analysis, Fast Track to the Future IBM Tech Trend Report 2012 (Suggested Reading), industry as well as where they see the future of IT heading in the next three to five years. The State of the IT Industry, Industry Skills Gap Forum, IT industry professionals, IT resources, IT Skills Gap Focus Group Questions & Answers, IT Skills Gap Forum, IT Skills Gap Questionnaire Results, March 22 2013, New Technology Adoption Graph for Software Developers, nine in-demand IT career pathways, PowerPoint presentation, Summary of in-demand IT jobs, technical knowledge and skills, technology trends, The Center of Excellence for Information and Computing Technology, WA State Regional Breakdown By IT Occupation, Washington State Demand by IT Career Pathway, workforce skills gaps, “real time” information from business and industry leaders about expected job growth trends | Leave a comment

Pathways to IT Applied Baccalaureate Degrees for WA State Students Summit

WA State Workforce Education Administrators are invited to send their college’s IT team to “Pathways to IT Applied Baccalaureate Degrees for Washington State Students” (Friday, June 7, 2013 at Microsoft). The day will focus on creating a cohesive process for coordinating efforts, sharing best practices, and unifying in order to address the shortage of work-ready IT four-year graduates.

Posted in Best Practices, CTC Faculty, Emerging Technologies, Employability Skills, Featured, Industry, IT Curriculum, K-12, Students, Workforce Trends | Also tagged 2013, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., alignment, business intelligence, Columbia Basin, Common Courses, Core IT Competencies, curriculum, data structures, Develop two new Common Courses, Development of pathways to IT baccalaureate programs, free, Friday, Green River Community College, IT Futures Summit at Microsoft, IT industry professionals, IT Programs of Study, June 7, Microsoft Conference Center, networking, Networking and Database Development/Design, North Seattle Community College, Olympic College, Pathways to IT Applied Baccalaureate Degrees for Washington State Students, Potential Department of Labor grant opportunity, programming, programming I & II, proposed IT baccalaureate degrees, Redmond, Renton Technical College, secondary IT courses and general education courses, Secondary IT Education, security, software engineering, Washington, Washington State proposed Applied Baccalaureate Degrees in Information Technology, web applications | Leave a comment

Careers in IT: The Real Story “Behind the Scenes” (April 18, 2012)

Watch behind the scenes of Careers in IT: The Real Story. Here from the students, the presenters, the director and get a look at what it takes each year to make this event happen. Click on the image to the left and take a few minutes to consider the fun, excitement, and hear why an educational and career pathway in IT is where you want to be.

Posted in CTC Faculty, Featured, K-12, Students | Also tagged coeforict.org, computer science, F5 Networks, flexibility, fun, game design, great career opportunity, great pay, IT is everywhere, life-long-learning, math, The Center of Excellence for Inf, Tom Lee, video, Why major in computer science?, why major in IT? | Leave a comment

Find Out What an Web Application Developer Does…

What does Andrew Craswell, a community and technical college student, now a University of Washington computer science major, do for Bellevue College? He develops web applications as a part-time employee. Andrew has excellent insights into why you should consider a career pathway in Information Technology, as well as tips for ensuring a smooth educational and career pathway.

Posted in CTC Faculty, Featured, Industry, K-12 | Also tagged Andrew Craswell, career, challenge, CoE for ICT, computer science, educational pathway, exciting, IT, IT professional, Jr., lifelong learner, Olympic College, pathway, Robert Johnson, SunnyNorway.com, University of Washington, video series, web applications, web design, you learn something new every day | Leave a comment

Watch the 2012 STEM Summit Presenter and Panelist Videos

Do you want to see what the educational and industry presenters/panelists discussed and shared about their respective disciplines (aerospace, education, energy, and information and computing technology) and STEM with 142 Washington State educators at the second annual STEM Summit? We have twelve videos for you to view.

Posted in CTC Faculty, Featured, Industry, K-12 | Also tagged & FIRSTWA, 2012, 2012 STEM Summit, Aerospace, Alec McTavish, Alia Labin, Alice Lockridge, Allison Mitchell, Amy Knudson, and information and computing technology, Anh Nguyen, Ashley Ingham, Barbara Hins-Turner, Blake Greisinger, Bob Nielsen, Boeing representing Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing, Career and Technical Education, Caryn Rollin, Cascadia Community College, Center of Excellence for Careers in Education, Center of Excellence for Clean Energy, Center of Excellence for Information and Computing Technology, Centers of Excellence in Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing, Central Kitsap School District, Chairman of Washington FIRST Robotics, Christy Wood, Conrad Ball, Corrinne Sande, Curriculum Developed by Attendees, Cyberwatch West, Cyberwatch West: Increasing the Quantity and Quality of the Cybersecurity Workforce throughout the Western United States, Dan Taylor, Dave Gering, Dennis Milliken, Develop a Renewable Energy Device & STEM by Erin Gibbons, Director for Career and Technical Education for the Snohomish School District, Director for the Center of Excellence for Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing, Director for the Center of Excellence for Careers in Education, Director for the Center of Excellence for Clean Energy, Director for the Center of Excellence for Information and Computing Technology, Director of Staffing, Download the Faculty-Developed Curricular STEM Materials, Download the STEM Summit Presenter’s PowerPoint Presentations, Dr Steve Addison, Dr. Mel Oyler, Dr. Michele Royer, Dr. Sandlin Seguin, education, Education and STEM Biker Safety by Sunny Burns, Educator Presentations, Educator Presenter Videos Jumping off the Cliff: S.T.E.M. Implementation PreK-8, energy, Engineering at Boeing, Erik Tinglestad, Executive Director for the Manufacturing Industrial Council representing Education, F5 Networks, February 9th and 10th, Girls Math and Science Program Scientist in Residence at Carnegie Science Center, Granite Falls High School, Heart Rate Data Displays by Jana Dean, High School Science and Advanced Placement Environmental Science Teacher, Hydro-Energy & STEM by Tom Barr, Hydropower: The Power from H to O, Increase Awareness of a Healthy Lifestyle & STEMby James Bogesvang, Industry Presentations, Industry Presenter Videos, Information & Computing Technology Starting a Business & STEMby Jay Abrahm, Integrating STEM in Middle Level Food Science, Integrating STEM in Middle Level Food Science Peggy Templeton and Kathryn Wilkie, IT Trends, Jeff McGuire, Jody Laflan, John Mithcell, Jonathan Goff, Julie Sijgers, Jump into STEM, Jumping off the Cliff: S.T.E.M. Implementation PreK-8, Kathleen Werner, Kevin Ross, Kim Knust, Kim Verver, Kirsten McCade, Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Larry Price, Lean Manufacturing in Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing by Mary Kaye Bredeson, Lisa Heaman, Lisa Sandoval, M.Ed., Mark Madison, Marty Cooksey, Mary Kaye Bredeson, Maureen Majury, Meeting the Challenge of Energy Management in a Carbon Constrained World, Michael Fancher, Michael Werner, Mike Town, Mohammed Bakr, Music Recording Technology & STEM by Erin Hosler, National Center for Manufacturing Sciences and Geoff Wood, New Engineering Initiatives at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, Panelists, Peggy Templeton and Kathryn Wilkie, Presenter Videos, Principal, Profile Composites, Program Supervisor, Randy Davis, Randy Sieg, Randy Stearnes, Redmond High School, Rich Horger, Rich James, Richard Pullen, Robert Johnson, Robotics, Roya Saben, Sally Zieger Hanson, Sandlin Seguin, Scott Dawson, Senior Program Manager, STEM Education, STEM Educator, STEM Industry Panel representing Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing, STEM Pays, Stev Andres, Steve Cotterill, Stevens Elementary School, Tacoma Power and Chair of the Foundation for Water Energy and Education, the second 2012 STEM Summit, To Dam or Not to Dam STEM and Energyby Sharron Leinweber, Tom McCollow, Videos, West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy Bremerton School District, Whatcom Community College, Workforce Research Associate at the Washington State University (WSU) Extension Energy Program, “CURRICULUM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION BEST PRACTICES” | Leave a comment

Absolutely Mobile: Developing Applications

What is the role of mobile computing in modern life, and how can we harness its power to achieve concrete goals in the workplace, in our schools, and in our homes? Come join this day and one half tour though the mobile landscape and up into the clouds. Learn what mobile devices are available, what they can and can’t do, and how you can harness their power.

Posted in CTC Faculty, Featured, K-12 | Also tagged $125 registration fee, 2011, 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Saturday), 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Friday), Absolutely Mobile: Developing Applications, All disciplines, and a p.m. snack, Android SDK, April 20/21, Breakfast, browse the web, creating simple HTML documents, creating simple XML documents, CSS, curricular materials, Data in the Clouds, Excel, exciting give-away opportunity, Faculty Audience, Friday/Saturday, handle email, Java, JavaScript, learn what mobile devices are available, lunch, Mobile Impact, Prerequisites, professional development, software, some experience writing code, textbook, the mobile landscape, the technical side of mobile computing. HTML5, Two-days of excellent instruction from Charlie Calvert, What is the role of mobile computing in modern life, Word, work with Office documents, working with scripting languages, working with strongly typed general purpose languages C# | Leave a comment

Don’t Wait…Register for the STEM Summit Now

The two-day Summit (Thursday and Friday/February 9th and 10th) will introduce you to K-20 best practices in education focusing on innovative teaching and learning in STEM. As attendees, you will be examining curriculum for incorporation of best practices in STEM teaching and learning. For our K-12 educators, clock hours will be offered.

Posted in CTC Faculty, Featured, Industry, K-12 | Also tagged 2012, Aerospace, allied health, and Friday, coeforict.org, Construction, Department of Applied Computing and Electronics, develop engaging student STEM projects, Dr. Bradley Layton, Dr. Michele Royer, Emerging & Innovative Trends for Tomorrow’s Classroom, Energy Technology Education in Efficiency To Engender Energy Independence: Science & Math Lay the Foundation for the Next Generation of Energy Technology Leaders, engineering, February 10th, February 9th, highlight emerging technology, Hotel Sierra, ICT, Information and Computing Technology, IT, K-20 best practices in education focusing on innovative teaching and learning in STEM, Manufacturing, math, multi-disciplinary faculty teams, science, STEM Summit, strategies for incorporating STEM in the classroom, Technology, The University of Montana College of Technology, Thursday, workforce trends | Leave a comment

Learn What a Quality Assurance Engineer Does…

What does a quality assurance engineer do? And, how did Eden Lasater decide to earn her degree in Computer Science? The answer may surprise you…

Posted in Industry, Students | Also tagged computer science, eden lasater, Evergreen State College, finding bugs, IT professional video series, programming, quality assurance engineer, work | Leave a comment

Building Your Web 2.0 Website with WordPress

Register for “Building Your Web 2.0 Website with WordPress”. Two days of instruction Friday/Saturday, November 4/5, 2011 at Bellevue College. Only $100 for instruction, textbooks, food, and an exciting giveaway. Learn from Web expert Juan Ulloa.

Posted in CTC Faculty, Industry | Also tagged 100, 2011, All disciplines, an exciting give-away opportunity, and a p.m. snack, Audience, blogging, Breakfast, browsing the web, build a website, Building Your Web 2.0 Website with WordPress, CTC Faculty, Curricular materials as well as textbook, educators, facebook, familiarity with Windows is essential, flickr, Google analytics, high school teachers, Information and Computing Technology, Juan Ulloa, lunch, November 4/5, open source content management system, Professional Training Opportunities, Register, RSS feeds, Saturday/Sunday, Teaching, twitter, two-day training, uses web-based video, vimeo, Washington State, Web 2.0 tools, Web Analytics, Web Savvy, web-based resources, youtube | Leave a comment

New Advisory Board Members

The Center welcomes three new industry professionals to its industry advisory board: Valerie Goulds, Microsoft, and Juan Ulloa, Bellevue College. Rich James, F5 Networks, was unanimously elected to serve as chair for one more year. And, Franklin Donahoe, unanimously elected as co-chair, will assume the chair position for 2012-2013.

Posted in Featured, Industry | Also tagged 2011, 2012, 2013, advisory board, Center of Excellence for ICT, chair, co-chair, CoE for ICT, developer support, enterprise environments, F5 Networks, Franklin Donahoe, industry perspective, industry professionals, initiatives, IT, Juan Ulloa, knowledge engineer, microsoft, new members, Rich James, T-Mobile, Valerie Goulds, web design, webmaster, welcome | Leave a comment

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