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| The ND Labor Market Information Center recently released a list of the most-in-demand jobs in the state of ND, and IT careers claimed the top two spots. The top five “hot jobs” in the state of ND are: 1) computer software engineers, system software; 2) computer and information system managers; 3) industrial engineers; 4) physician assistants; and 5) mechanical engineers.
Of the 40 “hot jobs” identified, seven were IT careers. View the list online at www.jobsnd.com by clicking on “NDWIN.” You can also obtain the list by e-mailing ndlmi@nd.gov or calling 800-732-9787 and referring to the “North Dakota Employment Projections 2006-2016” publication.
To ensure an adequate workforce is available to take advantage of these opportunities, ITCND is developing the IT Career Awareness Program. The program’s objective is to inform students, parents and educators of IT career opportunities in North Dakota; to encourage students to enroll in IT-related classes and degree programs at the secondary and post-secondary education levels; and to develop a world-class IT workforce for the future.
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| The ITCND public policy committee met June 9 to shape the 2009 legislative agenda. The committee reviewed comments received from the public policy portion of the ITCND membership survey completed in December. The priority items identified by that survey included: workforce development, business development, connectivity, internet taxation, and K-12 and higher education.
Using the survey results as a basis, the committee presented a draft 2009 Legislative Agenda to the ITCND board of directors at its June 19 meeting. After discussion, the board approved the agenda. It will serve as a guide for the public policy committee as they take up legislative issues on an individual basis leading up to and during the session.
If you have issues you would like ITCND to be aware of moving into the 2009 session, contact Deana Wiese at office@itcnd.org or 701-355-4458 or one of the public policy committee members listed below:
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| North Dakota businesses looking for employees can receive up to $3,000 in matching funds, plus additional tax credits, by tapping an underused pool of candidates—college interns.
The program is called Operation Intern, and the 2007 Legislature allocated funds to provide incentives to businesses in the state’s five target industries, including IT, to hire more interns. The Workforce Development Division of the North Dakota Department of Commerce manages Operation Intern. More than 60 companies have participated in the program, providing 150 internships to students, 27 of which are IT based.
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| Connected Nation and the US Chamber are partnering on a project to map states to determine areas not receiving broadband. They will be holding a kick-off event for ND’s mapping from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Monday, July 14, at the Century Theatre, Memorial Hall, NDSU, Fargo. Speakers include ND Lt. Gov. Jack Dalrymple as the keynote and Lisa Feldner, chief information officer for the State of North Dakota. |
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| Ashley, ND, is seeking a technology business that wants to expand or relocate to a small community. The town formerly housed a technology center, and the building vacated is fully wired and ready for occupants. The building is approximately 5,000 square feet and has five office rooms, two large space areas, a computer equipment room, training room, lunch/kitchen room, handicap accessible restrooms and conference rooms. It was built in 1998 and was occupied until 2006. The building has been maintained and is in good condition.
Contact Sherrece Zimmerman, Ashley economic developer, at swzimmerman@drtel.net or 701-288-3278 for more information and photos of the building. Visit www.ashley-nd.com to learn more about the town of Ashley. |
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