Contents contributed and discussions participated by Katie Retka - Rural Information Technology Alliance

Google's Project Zero Is Making The Internet Safer - 2 views

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cybersecurity

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In 2013, approximately 27 million strains of malware were created-- about 74,000 new viruses every day. To neutralize these threats before they affect millions of people, as the Heartbleed bug did, Google has pulled together an elite team of cybersecurity researchers who will help find and eradicate bugs across the Internet.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In 2013, approximately 27 million strains of malware were created-- about 74,000 new viruses every day. To neutralize these threats before they affect millions of people, as the Heartbleed bug did, Google has pulled together an elite team of cybersecurity researchers who will help find and eradicate bugs across the Internet.</div>

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Native, HTML5, or Hybrid: Understanding Your Mobile Application Development Options - 0 views

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Unlocking the Secrets of Cybersecurity | UMUC - 0 views

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cybersecurity

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Industry experts discuss the challenges of hacking, tracking, and attacking in a virtual world.

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Unlocking the Secrets of Cybersecurity Webisodes | UMUC - 0 views

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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. During the month of October, we will air new episodes of "Unlocking the Secrets of Cybersecurity" every Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Stay tuned! For more information on #UMUCCyber programs, visit umuc.edu/cybersecurity.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. During the month of October, we will air new episodes of "Unlocking the Secrets of Cybersecurity" every Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Stay tuned! For more information on #UMUCCyber programs, visit umuc.edu/cybersecurity.</div>

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DEED Receives National Emergency Funding to Retrain Unemployed Minnesotans - 1 views

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TAA DWP

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DEED has been awarded a $919,065 National Emergency Grant to provide on-the-job training, apprenticeships, and occupational training opportunities for 132 workers who lost a job through no fault of their own in central Minnesota and Washington County.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">DEED has been awarded a $919,065 National Emergency Grant to provide on-the-job training, apprenticeships, and occupational training opportunities for 132 workers who lost a job through no fault of their own in central Minnesota and Washington County.</div>

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Hacker League - We Power Hackathons - 1 views

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hackathons

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Hacker League is the premier platform for people who organize and attend hackathons. The Hacker League platform provides event organizers with the online infrastructure they need to organize a hackathon and a comprehensive suite of tools for performing common tasks.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Hacker League is the premier platform for people who organize and attend hackathons. The Hacker League platform provides event organizers with the online infrastructure they need to organize a hackathon and a comprehensive suite of tools for performing common tasks.</div>

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How I Explained Hackathons to My Parents - 2 views

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hackathons mobile apps

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As a developer evangelist, I end up attending a lot of hackathons. I have a ton of fun at these events, helping attendees get their apps working and writing code of my own. My parents were very excited to learn about SendGrid and what Developer Evangelism is, but telling my parents, that "I love going to hackathons" elicited a more alarmed response.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">As a developer evangelist, I end up attending a lot of hackathons. I have a ton of fun at these events, helping attendees get their apps working and writing code of my own. My parents were very excited to learn about SendGrid and what Developer Evangelism is, but telling my parents, that "I love going to hackathons" elicited a more alarmed response.</div>

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What is Cyber Security? | UMUC - 1 views

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A brief introduction to cyber security for students who are new to the field. Network outages, data compromised by hackers, computer viruses and other incidents affect our lives in ways that range from inconvenient to life-threatening. As the number of mobile users, digital applications and data networks increase, so do the opportunities for exploitation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A brief introduction to cyber security for students who are new to the field. Network outages, data compromised by hackers, computer viruses and other incidents affect our lives in ways that range from inconvenient to life-threatening. As the number of mobile users, digital applications and data networks increase, so do the opportunities for exploitation.</div>

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Charts: Tech's Pipeline Problem - 0 views

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computer science statistics

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One Small Step For Google, One Giant Leap For Empowering Girls To Code - 0 views

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gender gap coding

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Less than 1% of women going to college plan to major in computer science, according to the American Association of University Women. Those are bleak numbers. What will prompt more women to get into coding? The first step: paying teachers to recruit girls to take coding classes.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Less than 1% of women going to college plan to major in computer science, according to the American Association of University Women. Those are bleak numbers. What will prompt more women to get into coding? The first step: paying teachers to recruit girls to take coding classes.</div>

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Search for Trade Adjustment Assistance Cases - 4 views

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TAA DWP

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Search by petition number, company name, date range, city and/or state.

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LMIwise | ISEEK - 0 views

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LMIwise delivers regional supply and demand information for academic program planning and review. Search by occupation or program code or keyword.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">LMIwise delivers regional supply and demand information for academic program planning and review. Search by occupation or program code or keyword.</div>

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Workforce Assessment: Information Technology - 10 views

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skills demand

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In conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's (DEED) Labor Market Information staff, workforce analysis reports have been compiled and analyzed based on the state's six regional planning areas. These reports will provide an introductory framework and context for discussion during the regional meetings.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's (DEED) Labor Market Information staff, workforce analysis reports have been compiled and analyzed based on the state's six regional planning areas. These reports will provide an introductory framework and context for discussion during the regional meetings.</div>

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National STEM Consortium - 2 views

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cybersecurity curriculum

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Open Professionals Education Network - 0 views

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OER

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TAACCCT grantee showcase

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Employers Speak: Minnesota Workforce Needs - 2 views

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industry trends

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An interactive tool that compares industries with certain topical areas in education.

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TAA Colorado Online Energy Training Consortium - 2 views

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websites

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Round 1 TAACCCT recipient website and resource lists.

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COETC slideshare presentations - 0 views

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OER creative commons license CCBY

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Colorado Online Energy Training Consortium is a Round 1 TAACCCT recipient.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Colorado Online Energy Training Consortium is a Round 1 TAACCCT recipient.</div>

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