Last week as a part of Philly Tech Week, Dr. Frank Lee of Drexel University, and his team created a playable 29-story version of Tetris on the sides of the Cira Centre. This awesome feat started off as a mere imagining of the blocks from the popular game on the…
To be successful in any field today, students must possess a strong knowledge of computers and the computer programs they use. Whether it is working on an advertisement in Adobe Photoshop or planning a weekly schedule, their grasp on the technology needs to be firm. With a minor in applied…
This week we had a chance to speak with current Coursepower student Quantasia Caldwell. Caldwell, who is an integrated information technology major, says the minor fell right into her hands and happened to be a perfect fit for her. “Well, originally I was a computer science major, but it wasn’t…
MODERATOR Avis Yates Rivers, President & CEO Technology Concepts Group Avis Yates-Rivers is the President and CEO of Technology Concepts Group International, LLC, (TCGi), an information technology solutions provider and full-service equipment leasing firm. She possesses more than thirty years of general management experience in the information technology industry. Ms….
SC Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt writes an opinion column in The State about the changing landscape of the modern workforce and the technical skills required for business. He notes how coursepower is working with local colleges and businesses to prepare students for entering a digital environment.
As the debut of coursepower unfolds, local colleges have had more than 1,000 students enroll in applied computing. As they join the tech initiative, the students help pioneer the way for a digitally skilled workforce. Read the full article from Columbia Regional Business Report:
Columbia, SC – Four college presidents gathered at IT-oLogy today to announce a major effort in economic development for South Carolina. Coursepower, a program that features a minor or certificate in applied computing, is now being offered at four Midlands institutions: Benedict College, Columbia College, Midlands Technical College and the University…
Coursepower represents a much-needed response to a problem that many employers across South Carolina face. It can be maddeningly difficult for organizations to find ready-to-work, tech-savvy employees. The issue is hardly unique to the Palmetto State. It’s a concern that spans the nation. If we don’t invest in training students…
Intern Jack Lee talks about his accomplishments this week at SCANA. As the semester is getting to the end, the time for me and SCANA Corporation to go our separate ways is also coming close. I will be deeply sad on my last day of employment at SCANA, but right…
Name: Elizabeth Austin Job Title: VP, IT Application Services Company: Family Dollar – Matthews, NC What does your company do? Discount Retail – 7600+ stores in 45 states Yes, but what do you actually do? Help ensure that our stores are open and able to ring sales. Where did you…
