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Careers in IT: The Real Story
IT careers graphic 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!

We invite teachers, faculty, counselors, and career specialists and your students to attend this event and learn how important Information Technology is to their future!
 
Encourage your students to learn about skills, internships, salaries, and jobs waiting for them! Hear current students and recent graduates speak on how they have benefited from their technology degrees. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with people like you who are just beginning their exciting careers in Information Technology!

Featuring a special speaker from Microsoft and speakers from local leading companies.
 
Bring your students and they will be entered into a drawing for 3 great prizes!
  • 1 Xbox360 (over $350 value)
  • 1 Creative Zen MP3 player ($100 value)
  • 2 FLIP 60-minute video camcorders ($100 value)
 
Contact Maureen Majury, at 425.564.4229 for further details and information. We may be able to provide bus or substitute teacher stipends!
 
Event Details:
Bellevue Community College, Carlson Theatre
Thursday, April 24th, 2008
8:30 – 9:30AM (check-in, refreshments and networking)
9:30AM - 12:00PM (program)
12:00PM – 1:00 (lunch provided)
 
Sponsored by:
bellevue community collegenorthwest tech prep consortium
BCC center for IT excellencemicrosoft
 
Bellevue Community College
NWCET is a division of Bellevue Community College, and is partially funded by National Science Foundation grants.
National Science Foundation