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The National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies (NWCET) is an NSF
Advanced Technology Education Center in Information Technology located at
Bellevue Community College, in Bellevue, Washington. Read more... |
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What's New at NWCET |
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The 2008 Washington State Working Connections IT Faculty Development Institute will
be holding its 10th annual Working Connections Institute August 19-22, 2008,
at Bellevue Community College.
Register here for any of the following tracks:
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"Revitalizing IT Education" |
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Recent Events |
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Careers in IT: The Real Story - April 24, 2008 |
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Are your students curious about Information Technology (IT) or do
they think IT is only for geeks? Do they think offshore outsourcing has eliminated
all high paying technology jobs in the United States? Do your students believe
they don't have the computer skills, technical competence or aptitude to do well
in the information technology sector?
Tell them to think again!!!
Technology touches every job, career, and industry in today's society. Technology literacy is essential
to succeed in today's employment marketplace. Find out about, and discover how to get started in a variety
of careers including: web design, video and film production, gaming, mobile and wireless, computer
forensics, and health informatics. Understanding Information Technology doesn't necessarily mean just
programming! It involves leadership skills, communication abilities, teamwork and a love for constant
challenges!
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2008 IT Futures Education Summit |
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"Inspiring Faculty for Tomorrow"
Next Generation Technology for Next Generation Students |
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Friday, May 2, 2008
Microsoft Conference Center, Redmond, Washington |
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Join your fellow technical and workforce development instructors across our
state to discover new and innovative ways to improve information technology (IT) education, including
science and technology areas where IT intersects with other disciplines. This one-day event features
several industry and education speakers in various disciplines of IT, technology and business to share
the impacts, challenges, growth and demands of technology in today's workplaces and classrooms.
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Watch the videos from the 2007 IT Education Futures Summit.
- Keynote speaker, Daniel Rasmus, Director of Information Work Vision, Microsoft
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- IT Employer & Hiring Panel Discussion
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More Summit presentations and related material... |
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Workforce Education Council/Continuing Education Council Presentations – February 8, 2007 |
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The Center of Excellence and National Workforce Center for
Emerging Technologies (NWCET) were honored to present data on the “Future IT Workforce & Trends in IT Education
and Careers” (Jerry Bunce, Boeing, and Michele Royer, NWCET) at the statewide WEC/CEC meeting February 8th at Bates
College in Tacoma. The informative presentations are available for download here:
Jerry's presentation,
Michele's presentation.
You can also link to a podcast of the program, (click on right-hand menu)
including a brief introduction of the event and speakers by former Center of Excellence director Jeff Johnson.
The podcast was produced by Greg Marshall of Whatcom College.
The February 8 event was attended by over 100 representatives from thirty-four community and technical colleges. Thanks to
Jerry and Michele for their excellent insights, detailed presentations, and IT workforce and education information
shared with the group on behalf of the Center of Excellence. |
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Future Potential in IT Event – February 18, 2007 |
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Videos of the Future Potential in IT are now available for viewing.
'Major Nelson' (Larry Hryb) the Director of Programming for Microsoft's Xbox Live:
Windows media,
Real player. Larry discusses the
development process of the Xbox and gaming. Joel Chaplin of Infospace, Inc. was the keynote speaker, and speaks on his
experiences in the IT industry: Windows media,
Real player. The industry panel, with eight computing and IT professionals,
discuss why students should consider "looking for a great major" in IT:
Windows media,
Real player. |
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Any questions, contact us
at cite@bcc.ctc.edu or 425-564-4215. |
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NWCET presented a podcasting workshop in partnership with Apple in November 2005. To listen to the workshop click here. |
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NWCET now offers consulting services to help Community
Colleges improve their IT programs and make them more responsive to market needs! Click here for details! |
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page last updated August 17, 2008 |
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