Houston named hot spot for tech jobs Sep 18, 2009
Houston has made the short list of best places to find technology jobs by ... Helping to supplement job losses in the sector, the federal government is expecting to make 11,500 new hires in information technology jobs over the next three years, according to a report by the Partnership for Public Service. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Phoenix gets nod as a top 10 place for tech jobs Sep 17, 2009
The region was noted for having more than 81,000 technology jobs and more than 4,200 high-tech companies, as well as the presence of larger players like Microsoft, Oracle and Intel, and newcomers such a Go Daddy Group Inc. providing a solid technology base. The magazine also cited work by Arizona State University at its College of Technology and Innovation and the Advanced Technology Innovation Center, both based at the university s Polytechnic campus in Mesa. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Election Daze Sep 16, 2009
Establish green technology jobs and engage minority populations in economic growth. Plans for the Hill:o Strengthen partnerships between city schools and higher education institutions like Syracuse University. (Daily Orange, NY)
Trading place Sep 16, 2009
For rich nations, this involves $43 trillion (26 trillion) in energy infrastructure - the right size to stimulate today's world economy -creating technology jobs, increasing exports and stimulating trade. Copenhagen is the "do or die" mission for the climate negotiations. (BBC News -- Science)
Jobs returns to Apple limelight Sep 10, 2009
Page last updated at 18:06 GMT, Wednesday, 9 September 2009 19:06 UK. Steve Jobs making his first public appearance since October 2008. (BBC News -- Business)
Social networking Web site to hold job fair at new W.G. office Sep 3, 2009
"We expect to outgrow this space within two years, so is already researching locations for our next office building, he said. This will be a 20,000-square-foot, multi-million-dollar investment into a state-of-the-art office complex. By opening that campus, we will be creating even more high-paying technology jobs. At the same time we will be helping the local construction industry by building a world-class technology center here in Central Florida.". also announced plans to offer internships for... (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Winners and Losers of a Health Care Stalemate Sep 1, 2009
For instance, how many American customer service and information technology jobs at the likes of General Electric (NYSE: GE), Citigroup (NYSE: C), and Dell (Nasdaq: DELL) could have been saved from going abroad if health insurance hadn't risen to nearly 10% of payroll in 2006 for U.S. employees. After all, it was only 1. (MSNBC -- Business)
Lines of jobless growing longer Aug 24, 2009
He's applied for more than 50 entry-level sales and information technology jobs. "People won't even talk to me," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Indian Americans Thriving In Connecticut Aug 23, 2009
As a writer for several publications, including The Indian Express, one of India's largest English language dailies, Srinivasan keeps watch on trends in both India and the U.S. Although young Indians are starting to branch out into more varied careers, the draw for them in the U.S. will continue to be science and technology jobs, she said. Among the main employers in Connecticut are insurance companies seeking computer software specialists, Srinivasan said. (FOX61, CT)
Budget cuts imperil local technology, science Aug 16, 2009
"Will a company believe they can trust doing research and development in this state? That is key for technology jobs.". Type Size. (AZCentral -- Business)
May ballot eyed for 3rd Frontier Aug 15, 2009
But it is unclear whether the Ohio economy and employment pictures will improve by May, so framing the vote as a way to create technology jobs and build the state tech economy will be essential, Asher said. A failure in a May vote also would give officials time to ask for voters approval again later in the year as well as in 2011 before Third Frontier s coffers run dry. (Columbus Business First, OH)
IT employment slow in N.C. Aug 14, 2009
Information technology jobs continue to get harder to come by, according to the latest job trends report from the N.C. Technology Association. In July, IT employers in the state reported a total of 1,060 average job openings daily, down from 1,160 in June and 1,250 in May. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Pittsburgh reinvents itself through green economy Aug 9, 2009
This is the vision of Plextronics, one of more than 2,600 environmentally friendly companies that have settled in Pittsburgh and revitalized the local economy through good-paying jobs (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Johns Hopkins University awarded $41M in stimulus research grants Aug 6, 2009
Earlier this year, Johns Hopkins held a job fair seeking candidates for administrative, research, and information technology jobs that are expected to open up as a result of the stimulus. Johns Hopkins officials could not say how many jobs it will hire because it is still early in the process. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
3rd Frontier offering $27M in tech grants Aug 4, 2009
Third Frontier, started in 2002 as part of the state s effort to grow technology jobs, is accepting applications for its , and. Letters of intent are due to the by Aug. 25 and formal proposals will be accepted until Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. Proposals will be evaluated by the before final approval by the state Controlling Board. (Columbus Business First, OH)
ServiceMagic.com plans to hire up to 200 Aug 4, 2009
The company said it has openings for full-time inside sales and customer service positions, as well as product managers, business development, product marketing and technology jobs. It said it has doubled its workforce in the last three years to nearly 1,000 full-time positions, mostly in Golden but also 130 jobs at a sales extension center in Lenexa, Kan. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Yahoo: Losing the Geek Factor Jul 31, 2009
Internet July 30, 2009, 11:26PM EST. Surrendering search responsibilities to Microsoft will likely take a toll on Yahoo's engineering and innovation prowess. (BusinessWeek)
Cardinal CIO steps down; successor named Jul 25, 2009
Morrison s experience includes a stint as CIO for (NYSE:ODP) and top-level technology jobs at (NYSE:GE), (NYSE:PEP), (NYSE:PG) and She has bachelor s degrees in mathematics, statistics and secondary education from of Ohio. George Barrett, a Cardinal executive who will become CEO when the company completes the spinoff of its division Aug. 31, said in a release that Morrison s significant experience with systems in large, complex organizations positions her perfectly to execute the long-term IT... (Columbus Business First, OH)
All Allied Health Schools Helps Medical Coding Students Prepare for New Health Care World Jul 21, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. Find out what the Obama health care plan means for medical transcription training and medical coding jobs. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Virginia recognized among '5 Best States to Start a Business' Jul 18, 2009
From U.S. News Report: "Virginia- This state is not just "purple" in its voting patterns. Like blue states such as Massachusetts, It mixes the highly educated workforce and technological sophistication. And like red states such as Texas, Virginia is known for its low taxes. This state boasts the highest number of information technology jobs in non-IT industries as a total share of jobs, which indicates that Virginia's businesses are more technologically advanced than businesses in other... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Indian-American selected for US Council on Competitiveness Jul 13, 2009
The council estimates that technology jobs are growing five times faster than any other jobs worldwide, and 90 per cent of the fastest-growing jobs in America require post-secondary education. Khosla is founding director of Carnegie Mellon CyLab, one of the largest university-based cybersecurity research and education centers in the world. (India Times, India)
Company moves into outer space Jul 5, 2009
Though Montrose is small, Lehm said there are the beginnings of a support structure required for these high technology jobs. In the NASA project, he called on the help of Tom Smith of Tom's Motor, who has done reassembling work for Synergy in the past. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
3M laid off 1,000 workers in second quarter Jul 2, 2009
More cuts are planned, including the elimination of 100 information technology jobs at its Maplewood headquarters over the next year. No other information about layoff plans was available. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Laid-off workers, local experts look at area job trends Jun 28, 2009
Growth of information technology jobs in the area has slowed in the past few years, but will pick up, Brockmiller said ... Health care, information technology jobs available. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Sandwich Isles completes undersea cable Jun 27, 2009
We believe our new undersea network will change the face of telecommunications in Hawaii, allowing for much needed economic growth and high technology jobs in our state, particularly on the Neighbor Islands, Sandwich Isles CEO Bob Kihune said in a statement. The company said the cable consists of 48 strands of pure glass fiber and that it is the largest in the state, with the bandwidth to carry 2. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Indianas budget:From the Democrats Jun 23, 2009
To create a 21st Century workforce, the state needs to help Hoosiers earn advanced certificates and degrees and assist displaced workers in retraining for better-paying, high technology jobs. Creates jobs for Hoosiers The best stimulus package for our economy is for people to have jobs that provide them with paychecks that are spent in the local businesses on our main streets. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Hits and Misses Jun 6, 2009
Search Local Business Listings. The Times of Trenton EditorialsStories on crime, politics & more. (NJ.com -- Times)
Community Colleges Expand Green Job... Jun 4, 2009
Many green technology jobs don't require a four-year degree. Community colleges, aided by stimulus money, offer training programs for in-demand alternative energy careers. (Suite101.com)
Promising convergence Jun 3, 2009
The leader of the Delaware Nation, a Lenape Indian tribe that once thrived along the Delaware River, has returned to the home of his ancestors with a plan for green technology jobs and redevelopment of state-owned parking lots. Kerry Holton, the Delaware leader, has joined with Trenton Mayor Douglas H. Palmer and longtime city booster Shelly Zeiger to investigate projects that range from manufacturing solar panels on Duck Island to establishing a center for high-tech communications in the city. (NJ.com -- Times)
World's largest laser system dedicated in California May 30, 2009
California's economy will continue to benefit from the investments in NIF, Schwarzenegger said, adding that the laser system supports 1,000 high-tech science and technology jobs in California and products from more than 800 California vendors have been purchased to build it. "By next year, NIF will have spent more than 2 billion dollars in the state, putting money into our economy when we need it most," said the governor. (Xinhuanet, China)
Trenton and Indian tribe form 'green' alliance May 30, 2009
TRENTON -- Mayor Douglas Palmer has found a new and unlikely partner in his efforts to create green technology jobs and redevelop state-owned properties: an American Indian tribe from Oklahoma. The president of the Delaware Nation, a 1,400-member tribe that owns a casino and has ancestral roots in the Delaware River Valley, joined Palmer and entrepreneur Shelley Zeiger at the Trenton Marriott yesterday to announce the alliance. (NJ.com -- Times)
Tech forum says it's all about jobs May 30, 2009
He said that if secondary education was going to train students for technology jobs, it would take more than just a new curriculum. "Focusing on the skills that teachers have makes a lot of sense," Musolino said. (Albany Times Union)
Not so stimulating May 27, 2009
So demand for wind, solar and geothermal energy sources in Kentucky is far behind other states such as California and Colorado, which offer rebates, loans and tax exemptions for photo-voltaic systems as well as for companies creating green-collar manufacturing and technology jobs. Maria Koetter, president of LLC, a 2-year-old sustainability consulting firm, said she would like to see local alternative-energy companies form consortiums that would give them the capacity and the qualifications to... (Louisville Business First, KY)
CIO Profiles: Phil Fasano, Senior VP And CIO, Kaiser Permanente May 23, 2009
Sodium battery business is expected to bring 350 "green collar," clean technology jobs to upstate New York. Featured White Paper. (TechWeb)
Coming today: the wide-screen, touch-controlled iPod? May 22, 2009
Coming today: the wide-screen, touch-controlled iPod. Free flight or Eurostar ticket with Airmiles when you subscribe. (Yahoo News -- Apple Computer)
Feds: Mass. to Get $25M for Wind Blade Test Center May 13, 2009
The facility is also part of the Obama administration's effort to dramatically ramp up the nation's reliance on renewable forms of energy and promote green technology jobs. "As the world moves toward a significant expansion in wind power, the test blade facility will help make sure that the best, most efficient wind turbines are built right here in America," Chu said. (ABC News -- Wire)
IT Job Search: The 30 Best IT Job Sites May 12, 2009
(In fact, after management jobs, the largest category at the site is technology jobs. . (CIO Information Network)
Folsom Lake College shares tech-ed grant May 5, 2009
Other activities proposed for the grant program include putting on two local job fairs for middle- and high-school students, with one focused on green technology jobs and the other on more general local career opportunities. The grant also will fund 32 competitive mini-grants for project proposals by local sixth through 12th grade teachers with a sustainability theme. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Lastminute founder Brent Hoberman... Apr 19, 2009
Lastminute founder Brent Hoberman rallies friends to bankroll internet entrepreneurs - Times Online. The Times and Sunday Times for less. (New York Post -- Business)
Searching for the new Google - wh... Apr 19, 2009
Searching for the new Google - what does the future hold. The Times and Sunday Times for less. (New York Post -- Business)
Google sees profits rise but grow... Apr 17, 2009
Google sees profits rise but growth slows - Times Online. The Times and Sunday Times for less. (New York Post -- Business)
Kansas No. 1 in technology jobs in 2007 Apr 17, 2009
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Candidates for Governor Talk Education Apr 14, 2009
Deeds proposed community college-based job retraining programs that can land displaced textile workers in technology jobs that pay three times more. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (WTVR.com, VA)
Tech Mahindra emerges as front ru... Apr 13, 2009
Tech Mahindra wins bid for 'India's Enron' - Times Online. The Times and Sunday Times for less. (New York Post -- Business)
What area jobs are high in demand, pay? Apr 12, 2009
In our region, certified public accountants and doctors will continue to be professions in high demand moving forward, Shute noted, as will green technology jobs. Jobs that require science skills, thats where the money is going to be in the future, he said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman's Tom Vice Elected Chairman of the Applied Science Center of Innovation and Excellence in Homeland Security Apr 11, 2009
This center will help to elevate Long Island's technology leadership position and, most importantly, create new high technology jobs over time,'' Vice said. Our mission is to close the gap between fledgling technology development programs and the deployment of fully integrated homeland security solutions to the public safety organizations that need them. (Primezone Releases)
Where Will the New Jobs Be in Healt... Apr 9, 2009
HIT and EMRs Drive Growth for Technology Jobs. Healthcare information technology (HIT) and electronic medical records (EMR) is a huge area where spending is being increased. (Suite101.com)
Australia puts superfast broadban... Apr 7, 2009
Australia puts superfast broadband on line - Times Online. The Times and Sunday Times for less. (New York Post -- Business)
IBM talks to buy Sun Microsystems... Apr 6, 2009
IBM talks to buy Sun Microsystems break down - Times Online. The Times and Sunday Times for less. (New York Post -- Business)
Nationwide makes more job cuts 480 out Apr 4, 2009
has eliminated 480 information technology jobs, including 150 in Central Ohio, the company said Friday. The cuts include 230 Nationwide employees and 250 contract workers, said spokesman Eric Hardgrove. (Columbus Business First, OH)
The Man Who May Lead Britain Apr 4, 2009
we both think green technology jobs are an important way out of the recession. We both have talked about the importance of the voluntary sector, families, and recognizing that real change is not just about government pulling levers, it's about all of us doing our bit that society should bring about change, not just government. (BusinessWeek)
RIM surprises market with strong... Apr 3, 2009
RIM surprises market with strong results - Times Online. The Times and Sunday Times for less. (New York Post -- Business)
Tech jobs show continuing shift Apr 1, 2009
What the study shows of Arizona for 2007, however, is a state that lost about 900 jobs from 2006 but remained relatively stable with about 116,000 technology jobs since 2002 ... Overall, Arizona ranks 18th in terms of the number of technology jobs available and 19th in terms of its average high-tech job wage ... But the state lost more than 40,000 technology jobs between 2006 and 2007. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Culver to meet with Microsoft Mar 29, 2009
The project calls for the creation of 75 high-paying technology jobs with an average salary of about 70,000. Story Comments. (Sioux City Journal)
• Idaho Health, Welfare budget to get federal cash Mar 26, 2009
And across the department, nearly $100,000 in general funds and $102,000 in federal funds will be saved by ending nine contracted information technology jobs, held by people who make between $65 and $80 an hour. Instead, nine state employees will be hired to take on the work, at a cost of about $40 an hour. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Huckaby: Current hard times not as bad as Depression Mar 22, 2009
With most manufacturing jobs gone to other nations, and many technology jobs outsourced to other nations, the vast majority of jobs in this country are dependent on construction - be it infrastructure, commercial or residential - and providing services, and all of the above are hard hit by the current economic downturn. Some folks like to compare the current crisis to the Great Depression that my mother lived through - hard times, she always called it. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Kaiser to cut 860 information technology jobs Mar 17, 2009
Kaiser Permanente is cutting 860 information technology jobs nationwide under a realignment that includes a $500 million deal giving IBM management duties at Kaiser's medical records data centers ... In a separate action, Kaiser is eliminating an additional 160 information technology jobs scattered across 30 locations as it pares back spending due to the impact of the economic downturn. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Kaiser to cut 860 IT positions Mar 17, 2009
will eliminate 860 information technology jobs over the next six months, following a $500 million strategic agreement with IBM Corp. and related changes announced Monday. Only one or two if any jobs will be eliminated in the Sacramento region, which does not have a Kaiser data center, said Phil Fasano, Kaiser s chief information officer. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Entrepreneurs look to clouds Mar 15, 2009
(That, of course, could mean the loss of some high-paying information technology jobs in data centers. He adds that he has been seeing lots of companies trying to build businesses that tie into the cloud computing trend - though not all of them have found niches that are defensible enough. (Boston Globe)
Onshore Technology to add 100 jobs Mar 10, 2009
plans to add an additional 100 technology jobs this year. Onshore Technology Services, which is located in Macon, Mo. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Microsoft to hand over pink slips to H-1B visa holders Mar 4, 2009
"Nonetheless, the ability to tap into the world's best minds has long been essential to our success. Although they are a small percentage of our workforce, H-1B workers have long made crucial contributions to Microsoft's innovation successes and to our ability to help create jobs in this country. "We are confident this will continue to be true in the future," said the Microsoft. Microsoft sa 00004000 id it focuses its recruiting for core technology jobs at US universities, which continue to be... (India Times)
More job cuts announced in Shelby County Mar 3, 2009
In the fall, the company said it planned to cut as many as 200 information technology jobs locally. This latest filing is a result of those IT positions, according to a ServiceMaster spokesperson. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Williams loses $22m a year sponsorship deal Feb 27, 2009
Frank Williams, the team's veteran chief, said: "RBS has been a great partner for this team and we are pleased to have made our contribution over the past four years to developing the RBS brand internationally. Thanks to the support of RBS and our many other loyal partners, we are in a strong position to ride out the inevitable challenges of the next two years. "RBS is showing great responsibility to the role that we play in the British economy, supporting over 500 highly skilled technology jobs... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
New NCTA president plots major expansion Feb 27, 2009
The number of open information technology jobs across the state fell in January, to 1,390, according to an NCTA report. NCTA s annual budget is about $1 million. (Triangle Business Journal)
Arizona lagging in tech presence, education Feb 26, 2009
Ohio-based Battelle completed the report on behalf of Science Foundation Arizona to assess Arizona's progress in growing technology jobs and education. The foundation plans to use the report to track its mission of spurring technology and innovation statewide, and measure the state's overall effort to diversify the economy with high-paying technology jobs. (AZCentral -- Business)
