Sunday, February 01, 2004
Twenty-six community colleges in Northern California have formed a collaboration to improve computer literacy skills. The Bay Area Information Technology Consortium is building their program around skill assessments.
The Consortium is adopting the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) to
meet its goal of bringing 10,000 students up to an industry defined standard
by 2005. The ICDL is a recognized program that certifies people based on industry standards of competence.
Learn more about what is happening in California. Go. Learn more about the International Computer Driving License. Go.
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Some Background on EDPro Weblog
The purpose of this weblog is to help economic development professionals -- EDPros -- keep up with the changes sweeping our profession. Strap on your goggles. It's a whole new game. There are no experts any more. The only place to learn about economic development is from other EDPros who are doing it.
One other point: the prevaling approach (paradigm, if you like) in economic development is shifting from competition to collaboration. There are a lot of reaasons underlying this shift, but here's the important insight: You, your community, and your region will do better by collaborating and sharing information.
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Speaking and workshops on Open Source Economic Development
As the idea of Open Source Economic Development starts spreading, more people are asking about it. Visit the I-Open web site to learn more. My colleagues and I are happy to explain the basic concepts in a talk or a workshop. E-mail Susan Alshuler if you'd like to learn more about workshops and speaking.
Background on Ed Morrison
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Resource: International Computer Driving License
