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Greetings,
LeeAnne Fisher of Pearson Education, shared this quote with me:
"Did you know that 50% of jobs in America today didn't exist 25 years ago? And that 80% of the jobs students will fill in the future don't exist today?"
-Eric Spiegel, President and CEO, Siemens USA
Think of the impact that has on our educational system and students moving through that system. For me, that validates short-term training we provide at PCATT will continue to add value as we update you with new technologies and training going forward. Whether it's training or a facility to host your own training, please call on us. All the best to you, Beryl Morimoto Program Manager
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VMworld 2015: VMware and Application Containers
PCATT VMware manager Mario Mediati attended VMworld 2015 and shared these insights about a concept that caught his attention.
"One of the common topics of VMworld 2015 was using VMware with containers such as Docker. Pairing the speed and agility of containers with the security and manageability that comes with VMware and virtual machines. VMware claims there are advantages to running containers on vSphere." Read more
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 You will want to be at the first PyNow event in Hawaii. PyNow, sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton, PyHawaii, and PCATT, will include presentations for more advanced Python programmers and hands-on introductory training for folks with no Python experience. We have a call for presentations that will close on October 14. The free event and competition are on November 7 so remember to save the date. You'll see how learning and a bit of competition can be great fun! More info to follow at the PCATT website.
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Tech Trends, Not Just to be Followed
Bernard Marr, writer and expert on big data, analytics, and business performance says by "educating yourself on what is new, what is growing, what is likely to be the next big thing, you can help tech-proof your career." At PCATT, we can help you with a number of these: Big Data, Mobile, Cybersecurity, Social, and Gamification to name a few. It's not enough to follow the trends; we need to continually learn so when a new technology takes over, we're ready for it.
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"Research: Technology Is Only Making Social Skills More Important"
Did you get into a tech career because you don't like to deal with people? Research is showing that technology is increasing the importance of social skills. In fact, to keep automation or a robot from taking your job, having the ability to work with others is the best defense. David Deming of the Harvard Graduate School of Education says wage growth is strongest in occupations that require both high cognitive and social skills. These conclusions come from multiple sources and Deming says it's because computers are not good at social interaction. You may read more in this article from Harvard Business Review by Nicole Torres.
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We have focused on cybersecurity, defending, locking things down, and worrying about humans as the weak link in security. Here's a different perspective, the business of fraud. To maximize revenue, you need to obtain the best resources. E-mail hacks are valued over credit cards because of all the information that can be obtained in our emails. Do you wonder what motivates the people in this business? Steve Jillings, whose business is preventing hacks as CEO of TeleSign, provides insight on the topic of cyber-fraud as a business.
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"What IT Professionals Earn Around the World"
Do you ever wonder what IT staff earn in other countries? Before looking at the chart from the Wall Street Journal-India, see if you can name the six (6) countries with the highest salaries for mid-career IT staff.
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The PCATT website is updated with new schedules and courses. Security+ starts on October 5. I was able to learn a lot from Marquis, our CompTIA contact, during an in-person meeting just a few days ago. We're excited about a new introductory Python programming course with a second Python course to follow in January. After our PyNow event in November, you will want to take these courses to increase your skills. We have game development courses and new digital public relations training as well. You'll find courses for 2016 already listed with more to come.
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People ask, "What's hot?" I recently received a number of calls from employers and staffing companies wanting to hire BICSI certified people. The requests are so numerous I feel a need to mention this in case you're looking for a new skill that could lead to a job or career change. The PCATT BICSI schedule allows for folks at various levels to train and take the challenging certification exam that is part of the course. To learn about a career as a BISCI Certified Cable Installer, visit the BISCI website.
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Can you solve the bridge riddle? Variations of puzzles like this have been around for decades. These puzzles are used to test problem-solving as it relates to learning computer programming languages. Teachers, there are tools to work with students in the link. For others, test yourself to see if you can solve the riddle. There is a pause before the answer is given. I hope you don't give in to the temptation to look at the answer before trying to solve the riddle. Here's the bridge riddle.
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