Some of you might find this interesting. Michael has done some great work with manufacturing companies in developing educational channels for up training on up-to-date numerically controlled machining equipment. It will be interesting to see how this might apply to more direct computer work. Rich/webmaster -------- Original Message -------- Subject: The Computer Workforce in Western Mass: A Critical Shortage? Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 16:05:51 -0400 From: Michael Baines <mbaines at fhreb.org> Hi all, *The Computer Workforce in Western Mass: A Critical Shortage?* For those interested here is an outline of two symposiums on the topic: http://www.pvstem.net/?q=node/259 Article on recent symposium 6/4 /Seminar focuses on creating pipeline of computer-savvy workforce in Pioneer Valley/ http://www.masslive.com/business-news/index.ssf/2014/06/it_pipeline_creating_a_supply_of_compute.html *Please share!* *Michael J. Baines * Project Coordinator *Middle Skills Manufacturing Initiative (MSMI)* STEM Sector Specialist/ /Franklin Hampshire Regional Employment Board 413-774-4361 x 375 mbaines at fhreb.org <mailto:mbaines at fhreb.org> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.hidden-tech.net/pipermail/hidden-discuss/attachments/20140616/35a3d6fc/attachment.html