Category: College of Computer and Information Technology

College of Computer and Information Technology

Lakewood High School CAT program selected as Microsoft Showcase School

College of Computer and Information Technology, Microsoft

The Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT) at Lakewood High School was recently selected as a Microsoft Showcase School. Learn more about the program in their recent press release provided below or watch the recent report on ABC Action News. SPC celebrates the success of Lakewood’s CAT program. For more information about SPC’s technology degrees and … Continue reading Lakewood High School CAT program selected as Microsoft Showcase School →

SPC student gets BayCare Internship

College of Computer and Information Technology, internships

When Mario Osorio left for a summer vacation, he had no idea that he would end up getting an internship. Thanks to Susan Biszewski-Eber, College-wide Internship Coordinator for St. Petersburg College (SPC), Osorio landed an internship at BayCare. From his perspective, Osorio felt that IT jobs were confined to an office setting. But once he … Continue reading SPC student gets BayCare Internship →

Exploratory Lab Boot Camp named Best Student Program of the Year

Exploratory-Lab-Boot-Camp
College of Computer and Information Technology

The Tampa Bay Technology Forum (TBTF) hosted its 2015 Industry Achievement Awards Gala at the A La Carte Pavilion in Tampa. The Exploratory Lab Boot Camp was nominated and won in the category of Best Student Program of the Year.  The Program is successful because of the collaboration between area companies and colleges; Tech Data, Valpak, and Agile … Continue reading Exploratory Lab Boot Camp named Best Student Program of the Year →

SPC campus to host hiring event with Frontier Communications

College of Computer and Information Technology, Networking

Network engineers should plan on attending the upcoming Frontier Communications hiring event, scheduled in November at the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus. St. Petersburg College is hosting the event with Frontier Communications, which has acquired cable and internet services in Florida from Verizon. The company now is looking to hire 200 people in computer engineering and customer … Continue reading SPC campus to host hiring event with Frontier Communications →

SPC hosts internship workshop Nov. 12

College of Computer and Information Technology

St. Petersburg College will host an Internship Workshop on Thursday, Nov. 12. Don’t miss the last opportunity to prepare for internships for spring term. Event details include: Thursday, November 12, 2015 Noon-3 pm St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus, AD-180 More than 50 students applied for internships for spring. Faculty are asked to spread the word to help promote … Continue reading SPC hosts internship workshop Nov. 12 →

SPC student lands internship at Raymond James

College of Computer and Information Technology, internships

Last summer could not have been more exciting for St. Petersburg College student, Stephanie Crispens, who served as an intern at Raymond James Financial, Inc. in St. Petersburg, FL. She found out about the internship opportunity through Susan Biszewski-Eber, College-wide Internship Coordinator. An interview was scheduled for her to meet with a four-person panel. She … Continue reading SPC student lands internship at Raymond James →

SPC hosts information technology info session Nov. 12

College of Computer and Information Technology, Technology Events

Are you interested in a Computer & Information Technology degree? St. Petersburg College will host an information technology info session where students  can learn more about the College of Computer and Information Technology department’s IT certificates, associates and bachelor’s degrees. Information technology info session event details The event will be held on: Thursday, Nov. 12, … Continue reading SPC hosts information technology info session Nov. 12 →

SPC IT student lands internship and job at E-Telligence

College of Computer and Information Technology, internships

St. Petersburg College student Nevan Fitzpatrick had no idea when he applied for an internship at St. Petersburg College that he would end up with an internship and job at E-Telligence. During his internship at E-Telligence he: Worked with the IT asset management team to ensure that hardware and software were in compliance with industry standards … Continue reading SPC IT student lands internship and job at E-Telligence →

CCIT welcomes Joseph Hall

College of Computer and Information Technology, Faculty

I was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL. I am a proud veteran who served in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. My educational background includes an Associate of Arts Degree from St. Petersburg Junior College (SPJC), Associate of Science Degree in Network Engineering and Administration from Southwest College, Bachelors of Applied Science Degree from St. Petersburg College in … Continue reading CCIT welcomes Joseph Hall →

Technology internship leads SPC grad to full-time job

College of Computer and Information Technology, Networking

Information technology graduate Amy Mitchell recommends St. Petersburg College’s computer technology program for its “ease of access and affordability.” SPC degree programs offer a clear path from a certificate to a two-year degree to a bachelor’s degree, increasing your earning potential as you go.  During her transition from a career in the culinary world to computer … Continue reading Technology internship leads SPC grad to full-time job →