Veterans Jobs Get Help from Microsoft
One of the nation's biggest technology companies is doing its part to create and support veterans jobs.
Microsoft Corporation recently announced an initiative to create a coalition of public, private and nonprofit organizations in order to give veterans and their spouses the skills and resources needed to be successful in today's civilian workforce. The initiative is part of the Microsoft Elevate America program.
As part of the effort, Microsoft will contribute $2 million in cash and up to $6 million in software during the next two years to support programs for members of the armed services and their spouses who are separating from the military and reintegrating into their civilian communities.
Raleigh IT Jobs Declining
The number of available Raleigh IT jobs declined at the beginning of this year.
The latest IT jobs report from SkillProof and the North Carolina Technology Association found that the average number of daily IT job openings in the state decreased by more than 17 percent from December 2009 to January of this year, indicating that there is no immediate IT jobs recovery on the way.
"Even though the U.S. economy grew during the last two quarters of 2009, this positive development has not led to higher (job) demand in January," the report notes.
Phoenix Sales Jobs with Yelp
One of the most popular, up-and-coming user-based tech companies will soon open a new office, creating hundreds of Phoenix sales jobs and other positions.
Yelp, a San Francisco-based technology company, recently announced its plans to open an office in Scottsdale, Ariz., a suburb of Phoenix. In addition to the new office, the company also plans to increase hiring to support its expansion in the United States and abroad.
The company plans to hire more than 200 employees this year alone. Positions will be available throughout numerous departments, although the priority will be in sales and account management. Yelp currently has more than 340 employees, most of whom work at the company's San Francisco headquarters and its New York City office.
Denver Tech Jobs Training
One local high school is preparing students for future Denver tech jobs.
Montbello High School recently announced that it will offer the Broadband Opportunity Learning Development program, a course that will train students for technical jobs in the cable and broadband industry. The course was created by JonesNCTI, the Urban League of Metropolitan Denver and other partners.
According to an article by The Denver Post, students participating in the program will be able to complete their coursework online, and can earn up to six college credits upon completion of the course. The program lasts between five and 10 weeks and is tailored to each student.
Oregon IT Jobs With New Facebook Facility
The biggest social network in the world is building a new facility in a move that will create Oregon IT jobs and construction positions.
Gov. Ted Kulongoski recently announced that Facebook is planning to build a multi-million dollar data center in Prineville, Ore. The facility is expected to create more than 200 construction jobs during the building phase. Once finished, the data center will employ at least 35 full-time workers, as well as dozens of part-time and contract employees.
"This is great news for Prineville and really the entire state," Kulongoski said. "I am pleased to welcome this leading Internet technology company to Oregon. The stable, family-wage jobs and economic stimulus they will provide to this area during construction are a bright spot as this nation and this state climb out of this recession."
Houston Tech Jobs Are Focus of Tech Connection Event
Houston tech jobs will be part of the focus at an upcoming event.
Ten local organizations that offer the connections and resources necessary to build a successful technology company will come together this week for the Tech Connection event hosted by radio personality Michael Garfield.
The event, which will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. January 28 at The Houstonian Hotel, will allow attendees to learn about these organizations, their plans for the future and what the City of Houston is doing to create tech jobs during these tough economic times.
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A recent report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. found that tech companies planned to cut 174,629 jobs during 2009, accounting for a 12.3 percent increase from 2008 and the highest total since 2005. Those job losses account for 13.2 percent of the 1.3 million jobs lost across all industries last year.
"The recession's impact on the tech sector was inescapable," Chief Executive John Challenger said. "Even with the economy showing some nascent signs of recovery ... many companies are holding off on investments in new technology."
Miami Tech Jobs, Science Jobs Prep through New Complex
A new complex will help prepare students for future Miami tech jobs and science jobs.
The recently-opened Miami-Dade College North Campus Science Complex will work to advance education in STEM - or science, technology, engineering and mathematics - disciplines and serve as a regional hub for research development.
MDC, an undergraduate two-year college, considers the new science complex a valuable tool for students who must meet certain science course requirements in order to graduate. The 90,000-square-foot complex was funded in part by the State of Florida and two grants from the U.S. Department of Education.
Orlando IT Jobs Supported by Florida Opportunity Fund
One organization is working to secure funding that will help create Orlando IT jobs.
The Florida Opportunity Fund recently announced that it will award up to $4 million to Harbert Venture Partners, a Birmingham-based investment firm. Last year, the firm established a unit at the University of Florida's Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator to increase its access to new biotech companies with promising products.
According to an article by the Orlando Sentinel, Harbert Venture Partners mainly invests in early-stage healthcare and information technology companies throughout the Southeastern United States. The company has offices in Gainesville, Fla.; Birmingham, Ala.; and Richmond, Va.
Nashville IT Jobs
If you're considering a technology career, there are plenty of Nashville IT jobs to choose from.
Throughout Tennessee, there are a variety of occupations in the information technology industry. The industry itself has a positive outlook throughout the nation and locally, with most positions expected to grow during the near future.
Some of the most popular jobs within the IT industry, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, include: