Pacific Center for Advanced Technology Training eZine

December 2013

In This Issue

Emerging Ethical Dilemmas and Policy Issues in Science and Technology 2014

"10 Tips for Figuring Out What You Really Should Be Paid"

50 Best Tech Products of 2013

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New Years Resolutions

If learning a new skill or keeping up with tech is one of your resolutions, then the upcoming PCATT schedule of courses may be just what you were looking for.

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At the AFCEA conference held in early December, so many of you stopped to say hello. Thanks for sharing your stories about how training helped you at work and how you succeeded in getting certified. The success is yours and we're proud of you. From our PCATT family to yours, we wish you happy holidays and a bright new year.

Beryl Morimoto

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Emerging Ethical Dilemmas and Policy Issues in Science and Technology 2014

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The John J. Reilly Center at the University of Notre Dame has an annual list of Emerging Ethical Dilemmas and Policy Issues in Science and Technology. Each month in 2014, they will feature one of the issues on their website to provide more information and generate discussion. There are suggested readings and of course, change is anticipated. You may vote for your top emerging ethical dilemma or policy issue on their website. The issues truly are intriguing - data chip implants, property rights in space, predictive policing, sexbots. Got your attention?

What Stands Out in 2013

David Meyer, senior writer for GigaOm

Was the overriding theme of 2013 about privacy as it relates to how connected technology allows us to be? GigaOm writer David Meyer says, "2013 was an extraordinary year for those of us who are interested in privacy and data protection. What was previously seen as the domain of paranoid nitpickers has exploded into the public consciousness, shaking international ties and making many people re-evaluate how they live their lives online." An explosion in slow motion: How 2013 blew apart our notions of privacy is a thoughtful look back at 2013.

"10 Tips for Figuring Out What You Really Should Be Paid"

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You've searched, interviewed, jumped through the hiring hoops, and now the question is: How much should you be paid? Or perhaps you've been in a job for a while without a raise. Are you earning what you're worth? Career and human resource experts Steve Kane, Lynn Taylor, Samantha Zupan, and Andy Teach provide ideas on how to figure out what you really should be paid.

Who Pays for Training?

62% of IT respondents surveyed by Computerworld indicated they have paid for training from their own funds because staying current is important for their careers. If paying for training is part of your plan, there is an insert in this article with good ideas on designing your professional development strategy. We hope PCATT can meet your needs with quality training, competitive pricing, and classes scheduled after the workday. Feel free to contact us if there are topics you require.

18 Hot IT Certifications for 2014

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Foote Partners published their quarterly 2013 IT Skills Demand and Pay Trends Report and found employers want skills in the areas of architecture, engineering, security, and databases. This list of hot certifications looks very different from others we have seen. PCATT can get you started on some of them, especially in the areas of security and databases. Here are the 18 Hot IT Certifications for 2014 as listed by Foote Partners.

50 Best Tech Products of 2013

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You may not like all the products named and tested by PCWorld Staff. However, their list is varied with a number of interesting items such as the Albine DoNotTrackMe and the Intel NUC kit. Now it's your choice as to whether you want to view PCWorld's 50 Best Tech Products. Maybe it's not too late to add to your Santa list.

New Years Resolutions

If learning a new skill or keeping up with tech is one of your resolutions, then the upcoming PCATT schedule of courses may be just what you were looking for. Listed here are courses for January 2014 and beyond. New courses are added and schedules change so please refer to the PCATT website for most current information.

And Finally...

Light Up Sheep Art Video

You know we end with something odd, sometimes it's useful, usually not. Keeping with our PCATT tradition, we hope this puts you in the holiday mood. Best wishes to you for a wonderful New Year!