Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Technology:
A few years ago, it seemed as though the majority of IT development jobs were destined to be sent offshore. Today, however, there is strong demand for J2EE and Microsoft .NET development skills. New applications and methodologies mean that developers spend less time alone in their cubicles and more time interacting with the team.
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While the IT job market is still soft, consulting firms report "a little bit of normalcy" returning to the industry. The top priorities for chief information officers: initiatives that cut costs or increase sales.
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Minnesota is already third in production of wind energy. The legislature has set aggressive goals for renewable energy production over the next 15 years. The demand for skilled workers is growing, and Minnesota community and technical colleges are gearing up to provide the needed training.
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Minnesota has put renewable energy on the fast track. The Federal government is providing millions of dollars of funding for “Green Collar” careers. Now is the time to start learning and training for careers in wind energy and photovoltaic and solar thermal power.

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