FYI in response to overwhelming concern and prayers for Darlene's son

http://prayerrequestcaldwell.blogspot.com/

Saturday Schedule

Last Saturday was the last class we had scheduled for the extra 20 hours. I understand you didn't have 20 full hours of training. Please let me know if you would like to have an additional 5 hours added to this training. Have a nice weekend.

Email from VP, Technology and Instructional Support Services

Donna,

Please let the IT academy students know CCCTI has an opening for a Watauga computer technician.

Information can be found at:
http://www.caldwell.cc.nc.us/HR/fulltime.htm

I've also heard Hickory City Schools has a Technology Technician position open.
http://www.hickory.k12.nc.us/ADM/Personnel/pframe.htm

Thanks.

Susan Wooten, VP, Technology and Instructional Support Services

Ted Koppel Show Reporter visiting class tomorrow

There will be a reporter from Discovery Channel's Ted Koppel show visiting our IT Institute classes tomorrow from 7:30 to 9:00. See you then.

Urgent Message

I have been notified that some of you need to maintain anonymity and do not want your name released to the press as a graduate of our IT Institute.

If you would like to have your name withheld from all publicity, including our graduation program, please email me by 9/26 at dbean@cccti.edu.

Vote

Your vote counts. Please email me your choice for Peer Award by 9/25. Have a great day.

Inaugural IT Institute Graduation Ceremony

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Cordially invites you to attend the College’s

Inaugural IT Institute Graduation Ceremony.

Please join us along with your family and friends for a celebration
honoring our graduates’ success.

Monday, October 8, 2007

7:00 p.m.

J. E. Broyhill Civic Center
Hwy. 321 North
Lenoir, North Carolina

Reception following the Ceremony

Pictures

Remember

If you have pictures of your class you would like me to post, please send them to me at dbean@cccti.edu.

Have a great weekend.

Recent News Articles - FYI

http://newstopic.net/articles/2007/09/21/news/68googlebuild.txt


http://www.newsobserver.com/business/story/711276.html

Exciting News!

Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, Tennessee has contacted Dana for help with recruiting students for positions they have vacant. They employ over 7,000 employees at their facility in Tennessee and 12,000 nationwide. They make plastics, fibers and cigarette filters. They currently administer WorkKeys on-site. Dana informed Eastman's HR person that we have many IT students with National Gold CRCs. She was so excited!


They would like to recruit our students for the following positions: IT, Operators, Production, Lab Analysts, and Machinists. Their website is www.eastman.com. Interested applicants may apply online.



Good luck. Have a great day.


Donna & Dana

Peer Awards - Your vote counts!

Please email me your choice for the best all around student in your class. We will be presenting Peer Awards during your graduation ceremony. Please select the student that you feel displayed the best communication skills, worked well in teams, was helpful to other students, was enthusiastic and positive, and in general displayed the best class spirit.



Please email me at dbean@cccti.edu your choice. Please include the end date of your course so that I can make sure your vote is counted in the appropriate course.


I will accept votes until 9/25. Have a great day!

Technician, Computer Services -Watauga Campus of CCC & TI (contingent upon funding)

Length of Contract: 12 months

Job Summary: To perform a variety of paraprofessional technical assistance for computer systems; to assist in the acquisition of hardware and software;
to perform a variety of complex technical duties in the installation and maintenance of stand alone computer systems, servers, computer network systems and peripherals; to provide assistance to computer users, and to provide technical support to the Academic Lab Managers / Assistants.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of modern servers, computers, networking components, and related peripheral equipment.


Training: Associates degree with major course work in computer programming, information systems, engineering technology, database management or a related field.


Application Deadline: All applicant information must be postmarked by October 5, 2007

For more information call 726-2269 or visit www.cccti.edu.

Co-op position available

Sarstedt, Inc in Newton has an opening for a co-op Systems Support Specialist. It is a paid position. The Systems Support Specialist Cooperative Program is designed to give the successful candidate hands on work experience in the Information Technology field. Candidate must be enrolled in the Information Technology program preferably with a concentration on Networking. Ability to analyze problems and select proper corrective action. Ability to organize tasks and work independently. Experience with Microsoft Operating Systems and Productivity Suites. Experience with personal computer hardware and their components. Experience with LAN topologies, cabling and connectorization, networking electronics and protocols. It is Monday - Friday either from 8-12 or 1-5.


Interested students may contact Kathy Seitz, Human Resources at 828-465-4000 x121

Hello

Happy Sunday!



Please let me address a concern some of you have expressed because you are required to change classrooms. Unfortunately, due to the need to share the computer lab in F221 with curriculum courses, it is necessary for us to alternate the use of the room. I would love to have all the classes in one room, but unfortunately, we don't have a room that is free every day that has the computer equipment we need. As you move from one module to the next, it will be necessary to change rooms. I am sorry for the confusion. The Monday night Linux course will meet in F218.



If you have been contacted, by an employer, please be sure to notify me. It is necessary that we have this information to track the success of the course.



I hope you all have a great week.

Graduation

Please be at the Civic Center at 6:45 in the Auditorium. If possible, please wear your IT Institute T-shirt and Khaki pants. Please let me know by October 1, 2007 if you plan to attend.

Have a great weekend.

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Google Update

Hello CCC&TI Students!

Here is an update on what's happening at Google.
As you all know Google is moving ahead as fast as they can to try to open the doors of the new data center in Lenoir. You also might guess that an opening this large always comes with a few minor changes and developments as well.

Here is some information you might find useful.

What Google is trying to do is build a solid infrastructure first before most of the hiring begins next year. So that means they are focused on hiring lead infrastructure positions before bringing in all other hires next year (this is common practice for all of their data centers). The IT Institute has been focused on entry level positions which will be hired next year.

The great thing that is happening now is that Google has already reviewed the packets for
folks that have completed the IT Institute this summer. What they noticed is some
of the students have had a lot more experience than the assistant positions needs and are looking at them for more lead roles. This doesn't mean that they won't be considered for assistant positions as well but they want to make sure they find the best possible fit for students here at CCC&TI. We are excited that students have already received emails and phone calls to start getting the ball rolling in pursuing their careers. Remember this is just the first step in many you will be taking towards as successful future in the world of technology!


Thanks.
Donna Bean & Susie Vaks, Sr. Technical Program Manager Google Inc.