Student Attends “Ask the Experts” at St. Petersburg College’s EpiCenter Campus

May 23, 2013expoKimberly Gaskin

Recently, St. Petersburg College held an “Ask the Experts” information session on May 21, 2013 at the Collaborative Labs Center at the EpiCenter campus of St. Petersburg College (SPC). Professionals from companies in the Tampa Bay area were on hand to answer student questions and provide information about career opportunities. One student who attended was … Continue reading Student Attends “Ask the Experts” at St. Petersburg College’s EpiCenter Campus →

Industry Certification Leads to New Heights

May 22, 2013internships, Student AccomplishmentsKimberly Gaskin

Though well-versed in music, Zachary Taylor has always had a techy side. After starting a family, Taylor decided to tap into his love for computers and pursue a certificate at St. Petersburg College (SPC). He pursued the Cisco Certified Network Associate Certificate (CCNA). Recently, he took the level 2 industry certification exam for CCNA. He … Continue reading Industry Certification Leads to New Heights →

Online job fair for job seekers

May 10, 2013College of Computer and Information TechnologyKimberly Gaskin

WORKNET PINELLAS TAMPABAY WORKFORCE ALLIANCE 13805 58th Street North, Suite 2-140Clearwater, FL 33760Contact: Kimberly Williams(727) 608-2452,kwilliams@worknetpinellas.org www.worknetpinellas.org 5100 W. Kennedy Blvd., #300Tampa, Florida 33609Contact: Debby Vega-Hofmann(813) 397-2055hofmannd@workforcetampa.com www.workforcetampa.com Press Release For Immediate Release Thursday, May 9, 2013 Job Fair for Tampa Bay’s Youth Goes Live This Weekend CLEARWATER (May 9, 2013) – From … Continue reading Online job fair for job seekers →

Student Expresses Gratitude to CCIT Department

May 9, 2013Student AccomplishmentsKimberly Gaskin

Contributing writer Thanks to Mrs. Ortiz and several other fine instructors that have contributed to my IT education, I am now working in the IT department for a large call center rather than taking calls. My income has doubled and I now enjoy what I do. My goal at SPC was to gain knowledge that … Continue reading Student Expresses Gratitude to CCIT Department →

News Brief: CCBA

April 30, 2013College of Computer and Information TechnologyKimberly Gaskin

DHS ANNOUNCES CYBER STUDENT INITIATIVE WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced the creation of the Secretary’s Honors Program (SHP) Cyber Student Initiative – a new DHS program to engage exceptional community college students, including student veterans, in cybersecurity work at DHS. Local U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations field … Continue reading News Brief: CCBA →

Vikki Mann Serves Internship at Vincent House

April 24, 2013internshipsKimberly Gaskin

Ever since she was a freshman in High School, Vikki Mann has been passionate about Photography. First it was just a hobby, but over time she grew to love it; to such an extent that she decided to pursue a degree in it. She currently attends St. Petersburg College where she is majoring in Photography. … Continue reading Vikki Mann Serves Internship at Vincent House →

Alex Sharpe Successfully Completes University of Toronto Online Course via Coursera

April 10, 2013computer programsKimberly Gaskin

Ever since a young age, Alex Sharpe has had a fascination with technology. Her sister was a programmer and this greatly influenced her as well. Sharpe’s first computer was a Commodore 64. She has always had a knack for technology and would be the go-to person for help in her family. She is currently in … Continue reading Alex Sharpe Successfully Completes University of Toronto Online Course via Coursera →

It’s All About the Climb!

April 2, 2013entrepreneurshipKimberly Gaskin

Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 8:30 am Location: Microsoft, 5426 Bay Center Drive, Tampa, FL (click here for map) There is no cost for this event but space is limited and registration is requested. “It’s All about the Climb!” Presented by Crystal Culbertson, Founder and CEO, Crystal Clear Technologies, Inc. TECH Talk continues the … Continue reading It’s All About the Climb! →

TBTF Assists Students to Find Summer Internships

March 21, 2013internshipsKimberly Gaskin

Contributing Writer Susan Biszewski-Eber In an effort to provide Tampa Bay employers with a skilled and effective workforce, St. Petersburg College now requires all students in their Associate in Science degree programs, within the fields of Computer & Information Technology, to complete a credit internship course as part of their graduation requirement. As a result, … Continue reading TBTF Assists Students to Find Summer Internships →

Business Analytics and the CCIT BAS

March 12, 2013computer programsKimberly Gaskin

Contributing Writer Nathan Heinze One of the exciting developments in the continued evolution of the CCIT BAS degree, is the introduction of a new sub-plan focusing on business analytics. The field is growing rapidly, and a recent study of IT needs in the Tampa region revealed that local companies have an increasing need for business … Continue reading Business Analytics and the CCIT BAS →