Cybercity Jobs Jul 8, 2008
is still the place with the greatest concentration of technology jobs, with five times more tech jobs per capita than the national rate. San Francisco and Oakland, Calif. (Forbes -- Technology)
Two views on domestic oil production Jun 28, 2008
The Associated Press has reported that the legislation, which Mr. Murphy supported, would generate 3 million additional green technology jobs. "What's been missing is a realistic plan for the here and now," Mr. Cappiello said regarding the need to increase domestic oil production, which he believes over time would lower the prices from $130 to $90 per barrel. (Bethel Beacon, CT)
Red Ventures grows again Jun 26, 2008
The pay starts at $38,000 for sales reps and $60,000 for marketing and technology jobs. Red Ventures is launching several new business groups this year, aimed at selling business-to-business e-mail software and other services, home-improvement packages ranging from renovations to materials, a for-profit education venture and others. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Irish telecom firm to contract with state government Jun 25, 2008
A telecommunications company from Ireland said Tuesday it will make Atlanta its U.S. headquarters and create a handful of technology jobs. The company, which sells software applications to the public sector, will contract with the state government to make it more efficient, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle said at a news conference in the Legislative Office Building. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Why Do Women Leave Science Careers? Jun 25, 2008
According to a new study by the Center for Work-Life Policy and sponsored by a host of technology companies, 52 percent of women in private-sector science and technology jobs drop out without returning, a vast majority between the ages of 35 to 44. In the 18-month study, researchers conducted 28 focus groups in 13 major cities around the world, surveying women in science, engineering and technology who had been working at their company for at least six months. (ABC News)
Teachers union votes no confidence in Swampscott superintendent Jun 24, 2008
"As the school year comes to a close, the Swampscott Education Association sees much to celebrate. We thank all those who spent years planning and building the new high school, including residents of the immediate area whose sacrifices are much appreciated. We applaud parents and students in the middle and elementary schools who kept their spirits up while having to adjust to so many changes of buildings, teachers and classmates. We would also like to publicly thank the current School Committee,... (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Region's tech sector producing big paychecks Jun 24, 2008
Albany metro area ranks second in the nation in wage growth for technology jobs, study finds ... The study, issued by the Washington, D.C.-based technology trade association AeA, found that wages in technology jobs here grew 8 ... By the numbers Average annual wage: $39,608 Average technology wage: $76,592 Technology jobs: 20,373 Rankings: 29th in technology job concentration; 27th in technology wages. (Albany Times Union)
Metro Phoenix ranks seventh for high-tech job growth Jun 24, 2008
Metro Phoenix ranked seventh among the nation's 60 employment centers for high-tech job growth in 2006, adding 3,800 technology jobs for a total high-tech work force of 91,400, according to an annual report published by AeA, a technology trade association. Seattle had the largest gain, adding 7,800 high-tech jobs in 2006. (AZCentral -- Business)
The 'new' liberal arts Jun 24, 2008
However, due to the larger trends of globalization, it is clear that the nature of technology jobs is changing. New "hybrid technology" jobs -- which are rooted in fields such as biology, engineering, health care, finance or mechanics but require technical proficiency -- are gaining mainstream popularity. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Survey shows shortage of IT workers Jun 19, 2008
A new survey of 1,400 chief information officers around the country shows that 77 percent believe it is as challenging, or even more challenging than last year, to find skilled candidates for information technology jobs. Only 16 percent stated it was somewhat, or much less, challenging than last year, according to the survey conducted by an independent research firm for , which provides information technology professionals on a project or full-time basis. (Orlando Business Journal)
Engineers' pay in India growing fast; China, not so much Jun 12, 2008
Among the more startling predictions, from S. "Jani" Janakiraman, president of the Indian R, Mindtree, was that within a decade engineers in India " where thousands of U.S. technology jobs have been outsourced " will catch up to salaries earned by their American counterparts. However, for the same equalization to happen in China, Mcallight Liu, executive editor of ECN China, "is a long way to go.". (EETimes)
Report: High-skilled IT workers in demand Jun 10, 2008
Overall, 53 percent are having trouble finding qualified candidates for all information technology jobs and 40 percent say they have hard time finding candidates with specific skills. Related Industry News. (Orlando Business Journal)
READERS WRITE Jun 4, 2008
By R. Cary Bynum, Regine Reynolds-Cornell, Depriest Waddy, Bill FlemingFor the Journal-Constitution Published on: 06/04/08. There is much to admire in James Howard Kunstler's observations ("Delusion - Unsafe at any speed," @issue, May 28) on the steps we need to take to prevail over "the instabilities that will shake the complex systems of daily life.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Fighting the female brain drain Jun 3, 2008
Young women also outperform men in science, engineering and technology jobs: 75 per cent of women aged 25 to 29 are rated superb, excellent or outstanding in their performance reviews, the study says, compared with only 61 per cent of men in the same age range. But by the time these women reach their late 30s, the shine has started to dull. (Globe and Mail)
New England economic forecast, state-by-state May 31, 2008
But Massachusetts is outperforming the national economy in part due to strength in technology jobs and exports, which have weathered the current downturn better than most areas of the economy. Jobs are expected to rise just one-tenth of a percentage point this year and three-tenths of a point next year. (Concord Monitor)
For the record May 25, 2008
Correction: Because of a reporting error, an article in last Sunday's Ideas section about women and scientific careers gave an incorrect publication date for Joshua Rosenbloom's study on information technology jobs. His study will appear in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Economic Psychology. (Boston Globe)
The freedom to say 'no' May 18, 2008
WHEN IT COMES to the huge and persistent gender gap in science and technology jobs, the finger of blame has pointed in many directions: sexist companies, boy-friendly science and math classes, differences in aptitude. Women make up almost half of today's workforce, yet hold just a fraction of the jobs in certain high-earning, high-qualification fields. (Boston Globe)
Phoenix can learn economically from robust Seattle and Austin May 18, 2008
High-paying technology jobs are clustered in three major areas from Prescott to Phoenix to Tucson. The economy boasts an $800 billion nutraceutical industry and the world's largest solar facility with 10,000 acres of sun power. (AZCentral -- News)
Murphy Stars as Incumbent in Fifth District Race May 16, 2008
During a 22-minute acceptance speech at Crosby High School in Waterbury, he said that changed last year, when miles-per-gallon standards were increased for the first time since 1975 in a package that would reportedly generate three million additional green technology jobs. Mr. Murphy, who ousted 24-year Republican incumbent Nancy Johnson (two years ago, said in a phone interview last week that if Barack Obama, whom he supports, or Hillary Rodham Clinton is elected as president this fall, either... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Women still trail in tech jobs May 16, 2008
Merritt isn't aware of any research on the causes, but it's often attributed to concerns that outsourcing information technology jobs to other countries will limit long-term employment prospects in this country. "Of course, that's not true," Merritt said. (USA Today -- Tech)
RIM announces Women & Technology Awards winners May 9, 2008
"The technology industry needs to work together to highlight the great opportunities that technology jobs can provide. "It is also important to create and celebrate female role models within the technology industry and give young women who are choosing their career paths access to their inspirational stories. " Over two thirds of girls aged 11 to 16 believe that there is a gap between the playground and the careers centre because the UK lacks smart female role models in the technology industry.... (VNUNet.com)
Girls turned off IT careers by lack of role models May 7, 2008
"The technology industry and current employees of the sector need to work together to highlight the great opportunities that technology jobs can provide," she said. Overall, the research showed that 43% of boys and girls felt a career in technology was "not exciting" and 30% said it was "too geeky". (ComputerWeekly.com)
Analysis shows45 percent of workers would switch jobs May 6, 2008
Because Fairfield draws a lot of non-Fairfield residents into the city for their jobs, Willett said, "Our population grows during the workday, and that's a positive situation." Willett said the survey also identified a segment of the population that is poised to become available for more skilled, higher technology jobs. The Laborshed Analysis estimates that 3. (Fairfield Daily Ledger, IA)
In Pictures: Tech's 12 Top-Paid CEOs May 6, 2008
Technology jobs pay well--and some pay really well. Here's our list of the 12 best-compensated chief executives of technology companies during 2007. (Forbes -- Technology)
Career detour May 6, 2008
Surviving the evolving job market - CNN.com. Editor's note: CNN.com has a business partnership with CareerBuilder. (CNN)
Professional payrolls hold clues to job market May 3, 2008
On Friday, Adecco had 2,700 open positions in finance and accounting nationally and 1,800 open engineering and technology jobs. That is down from a few months ago, but may be a sign of stability in the overall labor market. (ABC News -- Wire)
Just doing a good job Apr 20, 2008
Our congressional team of Dorgan, Conrad and Pomeroy are working to attract more federal research dollars to our universities, which will create the new technology jobs our state needs. Also, I don't know anyone who thinks that the flood control funding our state has received is "pork." It's crucial to our safety, and every dollar secured at the federal level helps relieve pressure on our local and state budgets. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
BBC internet boss to stand down Apr 15, 2008
His departure creates a vacancy in one of the UK's highest profile technology jobs. The holder of the post also oversees the BBC's research and development teams and a project to digitise the BBC's vast radio and television archives. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
SR Telecom Closes Asset Sale With Groupe Lagasse Apr 5, 2008
The transaction, which received court approval on March 31, 2008, will provide continuity for SR Telecom's international customer base and protect high technology jobs in Montreal. ADVERTISEMENT. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Texas retains top ranking in high-tech job creation Apr 3, 2008
The Lone Star State has maintained its No. 2 nationwide ranking in technology jobs, second to California and ahead of New York, said the Cyberstates 2008 study conducted for AeA (formerly the American Electronics Association), the country's largest technology trade association ... California led the nation with 21,400 new technology jobs created in 2006. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Massachusetts' Tech Industry Adds 5,100 Jobs Apr 2, 2008
"We need to continue efforts to bolster funding for long-term research at our universities and focus much more energy on improving math and science education in our schools so our children can pursue high paying, 21st century technology jobs." Nationally, Cyberstates 2008 shows that the high-tech industry added jobs for the third consecutive year. Tech industry employment totaled 5. (PR Newswire)
GETT event celebrates technology jobs for women Mar 28, 2008
"It's not just technology jobs," Volpi said. "In just about any job or job category, they're going to have to work with technology. The more people know about it, the more it's going to be able to help them in their jobs.". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Siemens issues profit warning Mar 17, 2008
"We've mercilessly uncovered the issues." Lscher has already switched management at the energy and transportation units and cut technology jobs. The company reiterated its profit targets for 2010 and said it would make "definitive progress" toward these goals next year. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
AP: McCain Criticizes Obama, Clinton for Seeking to Alter NAFTA Mar 15, 2008
He said he intended to use junior colleges to lead the way in retraining displaced workers for new technology jobs. "As president, my highest priority will be to provide the educational and training programs so those who have lost their job can come and apply for a job here," McCain said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Hyperion already drawing job seekers Mar 8, 2008
"With a construction period of three years or more, and as many as 10,000 workers on site at any one time, there could be lots of payroll and other personnel and accounting records to be managed, he said. Thirty to 40 percent of those jobs would be in the office.As the project moves forward, the construction would be managed from a different office, closer to the refinery site, about seven miles northeast of Elk Point.Once the 400,000-barrel-per-day refinery is up and running, it's expected to... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
State’s economy still growing; farming, exports cited Mar 6, 2008
The 70s were great, and the 80s were really bad, but we ve also had growth in health-care and technology jobs, said Bernard Goitein. The Adams Street Cafe, housed in the same building as about 500 Caterpillar employees in downtown Peoria, has measured Cat s financial health in foot traffic for 25 years. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
Survey: Tech companies to raise prices, lose business as a result of services tax Mar 4, 2008
About 46 percent of respondents in that survey said they feared the tax would have a negative impact on technology jobs in the state and 63 percent said they would favor a repeal of the tax if it would drive business outside the state. "The survey proves what we have been saying -- that the computer services sales tax is bad for Maryland," said Julie Coons, CEO of the Tech Council of Maryland, in a statement. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Northern Virginia job growth slows significantly Mar 3, 2008
There were also significant losses in finance and information technology jobs. Even with a slower growth rate, Northern Virginia added more jobs in 2007 on a numerical basis than any other metropolitan area in the commonwealth, accounting for more than 45 percent of statewide job growth. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Becoming global educators Mar 1, 2008
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Ten industries Feb 26, 2008
Information technology jobs like computer engineers and network systems analysts have high rates of growth. For some job seekers, it's a welcome discovery because they now have more choices. (CNN)
Post a comment Feb 19, 2008
And the reason there is an income gap right now is because of all the new technology jobs that have come with personal computers, the internet, software development, etc. BUT it is easier now to move between income brackets than it was before the technology boom. (International Herald Tribune)
Recent jobs cuts in the global financial sector Feb 17, 2008
4 billion in mortgage trading losses in the fourth quarter, announced 1,000 cuts in wealth management, asset management back office and technology jobs. In October, it cut about 300 jobs in its institutional securities division, on top of previous plans to cut of 600 mortgage jobs. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Cedar Valley tech firms gather for member-organization seminar Feb 12, 2008
That does not include the vast number of technology jobs at non-IT firms. The group was formed in 1997 as a collaboration between the Iowa Department of Economic Development and former Gov. Terry Brandstad. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
VentureLink Investments Provide Returns to Ontario Universities Feb 6, 2008
The University of Waterloo Research and Technology Park, located on UW's north campus, is designed to eventually house thousands of researchers, create new technology jobs and generate billions of dollars in economic impact. For more information visit: www. (Canada Newswire)
Study: Incubators bring $104M to Md. Feb 2, 2008
The average annual pay for technology jobs is $75,000, or more than 60 percent higher than the statewide average annual wage of $46,000. "The technology industry is a significant contributor to Maryland's expanding economy," said David Edgerley, secretary of the , in a statement. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Fidelity cuts jobs as units merge Feb 1, 2008
The company, which informed affected employees yesterday, will eliminate technology jobs and positions at two investment units that are merging, said spokeswoman Anne Crowley. "The recent merger of our workplace investing and retail divisions created opportunities to reduce some duplication and align resources," Crowley said. (Boston Globe)
Overseas IT Outsourcing Rates Remain Low Jan 29, 2008
Despite the attention focused on the outsourcing of technology jobs overseas, a recent survey by Robert Half Technology shows that the majority of U.S. companies are not engaged in the practice. Ninety-four percent of chief information officers (CIOs) surveyed said their company does not outsource information technology (IT) jobs outside the United States. (CIO Information Network)
Williams officially announces candidacy Jan 27, 2008
Also, as a member of the local Workforce Investment Board, she said she s concerned about how to fill the human resources and information technology jobs that the Army s Base Realignment and Closure initiative will create. The opportunities offered by BRAC must be embraced and needed preparations made, she said. (News Enterprise Online)
Astronomy brings Ariz. economy $250M a year Jan 17, 2008
"These are the kinds of industries that you can grow. These sorts of disciplines are, in fact, high-paying jobs. They are technology jobs. They are engineering jobs." A 2003 study by the Battelle Memorial Institute and the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University identified space sciences as being among the state's six key core competencies that could be strengthened to generate more high-paying jobs. Space sciences and optics were included in an area called... (AZCentral -- Business)
Apple unveils super-slim MacBook Air laptop Jan 16, 2008
Skyhook will help power a new maps function that lets the device know exactly where a person is standing, a technology Jobs demonstrated by getting driving directions from the conference to the nearest Apple store. "This is obviously a monumental deal for Skyhook that we've been working on for some time," said its chief executive, Ted Morgan. (Boston Globe)
Education - Microsoft GM: Embrace new ways to learn Jan 14, 2008
Some 300,000 skilled information technology jobs have gone unfilled in the past decade because of the lack of qualified applicants. Microsoft, he said, has between 3,500 and 4,500 open jobs at any time in the United States because it can't find people with the right skill levels. (Missoulian, MT)
Republicans focus on economy in battle for Michigan Jan 11, 2008
He offered instead the prospect of introducing retraining schemes, particularly in potentially new green technology jobs. America's economy, with job losses, falling house prices and rising oil costs, climbed the agenda in Iowa and New Hampshire, and Michigan is among the states bearing the brunt of the economic troubles. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Method Developed For Key Micromechanical Property Jan 11, 2008
19, 2004) The challenge of determining whether thin films some no thicker than a single molecule are strong enough for a growing number of important technology jobs just got easier and quicker. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Vegas wants a tech industry, but it's slow going Jan 8, 2008
About half of computing students and 40 percent of mechanical engineering students leave the state for lack of technology jobs here, Venkat said. Entrepreneurship is also a new focus of UNLV's College of Business, which will launch its own minor in entrepreneurship this spring. (Las Vegas Sun)
Aging population, slow growth threaten Cape Jan 6, 2008
An effort in the late 1990s to promote the Cape as high-tech haven dubbed "the Silicon Sandbar" fizzled, and Northcross of the chamber noted the Cape has more employees working in arts and crafts than technology jobs. As higher-paying industries have struggled to gain a foothold, even middle-income workers are finding the Cape unaffordable. (Boston Globe)
Fewer women choosing computer science careers Jan 2, 2008
Because Florida is one of the few states where information technology jobs are growing, the consequences may be felt more in this state than most, experts say. "For most girls, it may indeed be intimidating to walk into a class of 40 people and see one other girl in the room," Lo said. (Orlando Sentinel -- Opinion)
More of this story Dec 4, 2007
The objective, Ms. Ratliff said, is to create high quality manufacturing technology jobs. Jura Zibas opened the public workshop, explaining that the 18,000 acres will be developed under a relatively new concept called an optional sector plan. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Inmarsat wins ESA space satellite contract Nov 28, 2007
The contract win will bring economic benefits and retain more than 500 technology jobs in the south east of England during the development and operation of the satellite, said the South East England Development Agency. It is also expected to maintain and develop a high level of skilled labour in the region and generate revenues for London-based Inmarsat, through subscriptions to satellite services. (Register)
NAB uncertain on IT priorities Nov 20, 2007
20 November 2007 6:48am National Australia Bank is considering a program to outsource around 400 further technology jobs to service providers in India, reported. Functions identified for offshoring include enterprise information management and software development using SAP, both in the enterprise services technology unit, and the testing of NAB's Australian banking operations according to the newspaper. (The Sheet)
Tech support helps Goodwill resell donated computers Nov 19, 2007
Those courses, which have served about 660 students, have helped put more than 90 percent of the trainees into technology jobs each year. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
John Edwards: Populist Tech Crusader Nov 14, 2007
He warned that the country will lose "high quality service and technology jobs jobs that require advanced education such as in computer programming, radiology, call centers and financial analysis.". Edwards kept up the drumbeat throughout the fall and last week sharply criticized the U.S. House approval of a free trade agreement with Peru, the first free trade agreement vote since Democrats took control of the House and Senate in January. (eWeek)
Behind other people?s walls - Just because we can?t see it doesn?t mean that homelessness can?t be found in our rural communities Nov 13, 2007
Now we have more technology jobs that require more education, Christensen said. If you don t have that, you re working at service industry jobs. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Behind the gates Nov 12, 2007
Now that Indians in America see their homeland as an increasingly livable place, they are willing to take technology jobs in India. At the same time, the jobs are becoming much more alluring: The creative, enterprising software engineering work they've grown accustomed to in America is now here. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Report on gender bias stirs debate about female leadership styles Nov 12, 2007
It was more of an issue in her previous technology jobs than in her current field. "I don't feel (bias) ever kept me from getting the roles I've wanted. I've had the ability to get the jobs, but there are very different expectations for the woman to get the job than the man," she said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Bitterroot Resort / Study offers two views of Maclay's proposal Nov 9, 2007
These types of jobs, Moore said, don't typically spark economic growth the same way high-quality technology jobs do. Although Maclay has said he'll pay his employees more than most mountain resorts 2 per hour more Dan Mahn, a Missoula businessman, doubted whether that comprised a living wage. (Missoulian, MT)
