"Skills Gap" Leaves High-Tech Jobs Open

“Skills Gap” Leaves High-Tech Jobs Open

Metro Atlanta positions unfilled due to shortage of qualified workers. By David Markiewicz dmarkiewicz@ajc.com   Pardot co-founder Adam Blitzer (center) gathers his employees for a “lunch-in.” Blitzer hopes to hire 60 new employees this year if qualified workers are available. Bob Andres bandres@ajc.com Eric Vintimilla used to be puzzled, too. Looking at the bountiful help wanted listings at high-technology companies, he wondered, “Why are so many people unemployed out there when there are all these jobs open.” Then the 31-year-old embarked on his own [...]

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10 Ways to Get an IT Job in 2012

[singlepic id=5 w=320 h=240 float=right] Certifications – The #1 way to obtain a job in IT is to have certifications. Corporations and governmental organizations want proof that you have knowledge of current operating systems and applications. That proof comes from certifications as it is very difficult to prove you know how to correctly use current systems otherwise. Human Resource employees are told to look for those certifications on resumes before considering an interview.  CED Solutions is the #1 location in North [...]

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10 Must Have Certifications for 2012 for Every IT Pro

[singlepic id=868 w=320 h=240 float=right] With a difficult job market in 2012, certifications are a must for IT employment and here are the certifications to have this year: 1.  MCITP: Windows 2008 R2 Server Enterprise Administrator This certification provides the information on how to install, maintain, and manage the Windows 2008 R2 Server Operating System.  The recent upgrade to the Windows 2008 R2 provides significant enhancements in many areas including virtualization. 2.  MCITP: Windows 7 Enterprise Desktop Support Administrator This certification provides the knowledge to [...]

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Letter from Student In Our Last Class (A Veteran Also)

To: CED Solutions Betsy, I wanted to send you and your staff a HUGE thank you for your hospitality along with the instructors knowledge of the Microsoft Triple cert experience.  I have to tell you my story and feel free to pass it along with other…Please keep my name reserved. I started my journey in mid July of 2011 looking for a job in the IT field with experience in the messaging and the mobile world without any certifications.  My family and I decided it was time for me to pursue [...]

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Active Duty Military & Veterans Can Use Post 9/11 GI Bill for Technical Training

CED Solutions, the #1 location for Microsoft Certifications in North America, is proud to announce the ability for Active Duty Military and Veterans to use the Post 9/11 GI Bill starting on October 1st for Technical Training classes.  CED Solutions has welcomed many thousands of active duty service personnel and veterans over the many years, and we are happy to announce the availability of this new program. The Post 9/11 GI Bill will provide funding for a large portion (and [...]

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