The Center of Excellence is happy to announce the keynote presentation for this year’s IT Summit: Product Inclusion: Why We Should Build With, Not For – a conversation with Verizon Media The IT Summit kicks off on Thursday, May 20th at 10:00am. Faculty can register for the IT Summit here.
The Center of Excellence is looking forward to welcoming faculty to this year’s IT Summit on May 20 and 21. Thursday, May 20th, 2021 | 10am-12pm Welcome & Announcements Keynote Presentation: “Product Inclusion: Why We Should Build With, Not For” Ramcess Jean-Louis, Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – Verizon Media Cindy Joung, Head […]
Despite the ongoing conversation about the need for more diversity in tech, women continue to be underrepresented in the field and often face an uphill battle for their skills and talents to be recognized. Many women pursuing careers in technology face barriers at every stage of their career development, from earning a degree to landing […]
Tech employers are looking for candidates with the right mix of technical skills, soft skills like collaboration and adaptability, and a portfolio that highlights their work. A critical first step in starting a career in information technology is passing the technical interview. Read the roundup below for tips: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/technical-interview https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/technical-interview-preparation https://learntocodewith.me/posts/technical-interview/ https://dev.to/seattledataguy/the-dos-and-don-ts-for-passing-your-technical-interview-55ap https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-prep-for-your-technical-interview-advice-from-a-hiring-manager
As educators prepare students with the technical chops needed to succeed in today’s increasingly digital workplace, employers are also emphasizing the need for soft skills like teamwork, communication, and creativity. Washington’s community and technical college information technology programs prepare students for careers with a mix of technical skills, practical hands-on learning, and professional skills. How […]
Companies in every sector are increasingly valuing soft skills in the workplace. These skills – communication, collaboration, motivation, and creativity, among others – have become critical as companies look to improve productivity and profits. In the rapidly-changing technology sector, people with these skills can adapt, learn, and grow – traits that are highly valued by […]
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are ongoing and frequently changing, and both industries and workers remain unsure about what the future holds. The technology industry has its own set of unique challenges during this period. With the increased reliance on technology and tools to facilitate virtual work, learning, and socializing, there’s been increased demand […]
The Center of Excellence invites all SBCTC Information Technology faculty to attend the 2021 IT Summit. This year’s faculty conference will be held virtually (via Zoom) on Thursday and Friday, May 20th and 21st, 2021. Full- and part-time faculty from all technology-related programs are encouraged to attend. The IT Summit is an opportunity to connect with other IT faculty, […]