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Greetings!
I hear this question a lot: What type of training do you think is best for me?
Jim Ditmore, CIO of Barclays Global Retail Bank, recently wrote a piece for InformationWeek that I like. He says, "Every IT pro, no matter how senior, must always be in learning mode, but especially in a lackluster economy." He continues: "So how do you go about building a stronger suite of skills and experience? The journey depends, of course, on where you are and where you want to go." To that I add, it depends on your talent and passion.
Mr. Ditmore makes training recommendations for people at each level from those just starting out in their jobs to senior staff. If you're interested, you may read the full article here. For those of us in tech, learning is continuous.
Beryl Morimoto
Program Manager
PCATT
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Internet Trends
Mary Meeker, whose expertise is in technology stock trends, produces an annual assessment of the tech industry which she presented at the D10 Conference last week. You may read the entire report KPCB (Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers) Internet Trends 2012 which is full of statistics to start. Read those or scroll past them to the section on "Re-Imagination of Connectivity." For people in tech, most of this is not new but these are good images to share with folks new to tech. An Inc. article written by Erik Sherman identifies 3 Big Takeaways for Entrepreneurs from her talk and report. In his words:
- Go east for Internet growth
- Mobile is moving
- iPad is hot, but Android is hotter
Read the Inc. article here.
*Photo courtesy of KPBC as printed in Inc. magazine.
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 Certified?
Effective July 9, 2012, CompTIA exams will be delivered exclusively with Pearson VUE via their network of more than 5,000 testing centers in 165 countries. That means you can take your CompTIA exams at the PCATT Pearson VUE Testing Center. Cisco, VMware, Oracle, Autodesk, Brocade, and other high stakes exams are also available through the PCATT Testing Center. PCATT also has testing partnerships with ACT, Kryterion, and Performance Assessment Network, Inc (PAN).
When it's time for you to take your certification exams, think of PCATT.
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Cisco NetRiders Competition
How would you perform if your networking skills were evaluated in challenging online exams and simulation activities at the CCENT level? A student team from Mililani High School, Kara and Kalvin, competed in Cisco NetRiders against 301 teams from the United States and Canada. They placed 2nd overall, and they're just juniors. Congratulations!
Their Advisor, Kory Takemoto, has been a Cisco Academy instructor for many years as part of PCATT's Academy program. We are so proud of all of them!
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Cisco Academy News
With Cisco's restructuring of their training Academies, PCATT is pleased to attain dual status at Honolulu Community College as an Instructor Training Center and an Academic Support Center. There are just five dually appointed Academies in the United States and Canada. PCATT will provide support to Pacific area Cisco Academies and others who believe they will be best served by PCATT.
"There is an unprecedented global demand for trained information and communication technology professionals, increasing job opportunities for people worldwide," Amy Christen, Cisco's Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Networking Academy, said in a statement. Our local sources confirm their need for Cisco trained staff.
Cisco courses are open to the public and the training schedule may be viewed here. Contact pcatt@hawaii.edu if you would like to be notified of upcoming schedules.
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 Security Training of a Different Type for the TSA
In coordination with the Honolulu Community College Administration of Justice program, PCATT coordinated training for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Three courses were offered on the topics of homeland security, intelligence analysis, and border security. Transportation Security Officers earned college credits which apply to the Associates degree through this national program funded by TSA. The program has been expanded to UH Maui College and Hawaii Community College. Kudos to these folks who made the commitment to expand their knowledge through this educational opportunity.
Pictured here with their instructor, Courtney Chambers (third from left), are Richard Derrickson, David Vehikite, Christopher Reimers, Alice Cummings, and Karen Kam.
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LanJam Brings Fluke Training to Honolulu
LanJam is offering 2 free educational seminars at PCATT:
Test and Troubleshoot Enterprise
Fiber Optic Cabling
June 19, 8:00 am
3 BICSI Continuing Education Credits
Register here
Wired and Wireless Troubleshooting
June 19, 1:00 pm
No BICSI Continuing Education Credits
Register here
More info about both events available at 1-800-283-5853.
Seating is limited.
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 Led Zeppelin and Astronomy - What?
Ready for a new Planetarium experience in Hawaii? Even after 35 years of laser shows, "Led Zeppelin" remains one of the most popular music shows ever preformed in planetariums. Now see what Clark Planetarium Productions has done with it for the fulldome arena at Windward Community College's Hokulani Imaginarium. Zeppelin fans of all ages are welcome on Friday, June 15, 7 pm. Tickets available in advance or at the box office. More info about this and other great planetarium shows available here.
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Discount Extended Through June
If you're eligible and you missed it, PCATT is extending the discount to active duty military and their immediate family and veterans. To honor our troops, eligible members of the military receive a 10% discount off training booked and paid for in June for courses initiated by PCATT at Honolulu Community College. This does not include courses from other campuses and other corporations hosted by Honolulu Community College. To register, call (808) 845-9296 or email Honolulu Community College - Continuing Education and Training |
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Treat Yourself
It's summer. Treat yourself to a PCATT course! Training comes in all flavors from Business Etiquette in the Age of Technology to 3-Dimentional CAD with Revit to Solar Photovoltaics.
View courses scheduled for the month of June here. Surely there's something to tempt your taste buds.
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Mosquito vs Raindrop
And finally, for those of you familiar with the PCATT eZine, you know we have something odd or amusing at the end. This item definitely fits the "odd" category. Have you ever thought of what it's like to see a mosquito hit by a raindrop? Well, it's like a "midair collision between a human and a bus. Except that the mosquito survives." Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology worked hard to simulate a raindrop hitting a mosquito. View the hit and the article here from ScienceNews.
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