Opportunities in Education

I'm in the process of completing a podcast / blog on the topic of GWT (the Google Web Toolkit), and will be posting it shortly! However, in the meantime, I wanted to make a quick mention of a program that has been established in the Twin Cities (I'm sure there are similar programs in other States as well):

"The DEED Dislocated Worker Program" - http://www.deed.state.mn.us/dw/

If you are like many of my talented / motivated peers, you may find yourself counted as a regrettable statistic in the large number of layoffs. If so, I strongly urge you to check out this program. Among the many services they provide, I'm particularly excited about their "training assistance." Essentially, if you qualify, you may be able to receive free training in an area that will increase your skill set (and thus marketability). For example, if you have been focused in software development, but specialize in a legacy or custom technology, you might be able to use this program to receive free training to learn a more marketable software language (i.e. Java or .NET).

Now, I'll state right off the bat, that as an educator by profession (I teach Java, AJAX, WebServices, Struts, etc at Intertech in Eagan, MN), I'm definitely biased. Nevertheless, I chose this profession because I truly believe that intensive training is one of the best ways to quickly come up to speed with a new technology. This program can make education financially accessible, at a time where you may need to be more careful about spending! So if you had written off the possibility of training due to costs (especially if you are 'in between jobs'), it's time to reconsider and take advantage of your options!

Send me an e-mail (or leave a comment) if you have any questions about classes we have at Intertech!