Archive for category News and Events
The 10 key skills for the future of work
Posted by LJackson in News and Events, Tech Industry Trends, Tech Workforce Issues on December 21, 2011
What are the jobs of the future? The demographics of an aging population suggests health care will be big, say some. Data science is scheduled to explode, suggest others, or maybe anything computer-related is a solid bet. But let’s be honest, predicting exact job titles set to soar or the fates of specific sectors is nearly impossible.
With technology and economic developments moving so quickly, it’s hard to keep up with what’s going on today, more or less foresee what career paths will make you a winner in a decade or two. But even if betting on specific jobs is a fool’s game, the Institute for the Future believes it is still possible to say something useful about how to prepare yourself for the careers of tomorrow.
The Palo Alto, Calif.–based nonprofit research center focuses on long-term forecasting and recently released a report titled “Future Work Skills 2020″ (available for free download here) that analyzes some of the key drivers reshaping work — including WebWorkerDaily’s greatest hits like connectivity, smart machines and new media — coming up not with specific, recommended professional paths but instead with broad skills that will help workers adapt to the changing career landscape. What are they?
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Silicon Valley in Transition update: Tech Employment Growth to Continue
Posted by LJackson in News and Events, Tech Industry Trends, Tech Workforce Issues on December 15, 2011
Despite the looming European debt crisis and ongoing slow U. S. economic growth, Silicon Valley tech employers remain relatively bullish about hiring prospects for the next year but are reporting increasing difficulty finding qualified workers, according to a NOVA survey of 50 tech companies. Released on December 15, 2011, the study was commissioned by NOVA, the Sunnyvale, CA-based nonprofit workforce development agency and conducted by BW Research Partnership of Carlsbad, CA.
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Valley Lawmakers, Companies Want More Infrastructure Investment
Posted by LJackson in News and Events on October 4, 2011
(from KQED)
Some Silicon Valley lawmakers say without investments in infrastructure, the region may not be able to attract enough qualified job seekers in the years ahead for the needs of the area’s growing technology companies. They met with tech executives yesterday in Cupertino for a forum on a new study of the industry’s challenges.
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Forum Addresses Talent Shortages and Unemployment in Silicon Valley
Posted by LJackson in News and Events on October 4, 2011
(By Crystal Tai, Cupertino Patch)
While the statewide employment rate remains double-digit, Silicon Valley is expected to see a 15 percent job growth rate over the next two years in information and communications technologies (ICT), according to a new study published by four workforce investment boards of the region.
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SJ Mercury News article announcing tech forum
Posted by LJackson in News and Events on October 4, 2011
A community forum in Cupertino Thursday will see state and federal representatives discuss ways to expand employment and boost economic activity in the region’s tech industry.
Congressman Mike Honda, whose 15th Congressional District includes Cupertino, and California State Assembly members Nora Campos and Rich Gordon will lead the discussion, which takes place from 10 a.m. to noon in the Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road.
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Silicon Valley in Transition Community Forum (Press release)
Posted by LJackson in News and Events on September 28, 2011
Silicon Valley in Transition: Legislators lead September 29 Community Forum Exploring Tech Cluster Growth Agenda
Tech Takeovers the Name of the Game
Posted by philipgjordan in News and Events on January 5, 2011
Interesting piece in today’s Bloomberg News highlighting a trend we have previously reported on this blog about the increased pace of tech takeovers. See the full article here.
The Risk-Taking Edge of West Coast Women
Posted by philipgjordan in News and Events on December 17, 2010
Event aims to integrate East Coast women into the booming, financial “entrepreneurial revolution” led by West Coast women. Click here to read more!
San Francisco’s Charm Lures High Tech Workers – USA Today
Posted by philipgjordan in News and Events on December 10, 2010
Culture, globalization and social media are all factors in why San Francisco is becoming an increasingly appealing location for new, younger “tech crowd” employed in Silicon Valley. Click here for the full article.