Announcement at Computer Science Education Conference
EAGAN, Minn., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minnesota High Tech Association
(MHTA) will release the results of its job analysis study involving the ten
most in-demand Information/Technology (IT) jobs in Minnesota. The study
results will be the focus of the second annual cSci Forum at the Radisson
South Conference Center this Friday, April 14.
The jobs include:
-- Database Administrator
-- Network Administrator
-- Programmer Analyst
-- Quality Assurance Engineer
-- Software Engineer
-- Technical Communications
-- Technical Sales
-- Technical Support/Help Desk
-- Telecommunications Specialist
-- Webmaster
The job analysis identifies the essential activities that are required to
function in each of the ten occupations and the human competencies that are
needed to succeed. The study provides market and industry trend information to
IT career seekers looking to increase their marketability. Additionally, it
provides educators with the pertinent information to enhance their programs
with relevant and accurate training skills to better match industry needs.
The Minnesota Department of Economic Security and the Corporate Training
and Assessment Center, a Division of St. Paul Technical College, conducted the
research for the MHTA.
The cSci Forum is a conference for post-secondary IT instructors,
sponsored by the MHTA, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU), and
St. Thomas University.
The Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) is the largest technology trade
association in the state of Minnesota, representing small, medium, and large
companies across a variety of industries. The MHTA has nearly 20 years of
experience with the high tech community and is the leading resource for
technology-based companies in public policy advocacy, economic development,
community outreach, and education and training. The MHTA works in partnership
with the American Electronics Association (AEA), representing organizations
that contribute to technology in the state of Minnesota. For additional
information visit http://www.mhta.org
SOURCE Minnesota High Tech Association
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Related links:
http://www.mhta.org
CONTACT:
Becky Kelso, Director of Upgrade Minnesota,
651-683-3893, bkelso@mhta.org , or R. Jane Brown, President of
Minnesota High Tech Association, 651-683-3889, rjbrown@mhta.org ,
or Minnesota High Tech Association, 651-683-3899
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