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Grants for Unemployed Developers

3/2/2010, Education, Directors

SiD's EDiT Offers 12 Work/Study Grants to Unemployed Developers

Newton, NJ March 2, 2010 System i Developer, the consortium of four top educators on IBM i development technologies, today announces EDiT (Education for Developers in Transition), an educational grant program designed to empower unemployed RPG/DB2 developers to update their skills through an exchange of work for study. Through EDiT, System i Developer will award 12 work/study grants for the next RPG & DB2 Summit, scheduled for March 23-25 at the Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel and Spa in Texas. Two developers will be selected to join the SiD team as room monitors in exchange for full conference registration, and an additional 10 developers will be selected to attend a half-day Headstart Seminar of their choice on March 22.

"We're concerned about the large number of unemployed developers out there who are finding it a challenge to upgrade their skills, just when their skills need to be at their most marketable," explains Susan Gantner, System i Developer partner and founder of EDiT. "System i Developer has provided work/study grants to several developers and students over the past few years. By formalizing and expanding on our past work/study activities, we can reach out to help more developers help themselves. In return, we ask that those developers find a way to help others in their community."

Developers selected as room monitors will help SiD staff and conference speakers by distributing handouts, tracking session attendance, helping with registration and providing other assistance as needed. In exchange for this help, they will receive all benefits of a Summit registration, including attendance at conference sessions, meals, handouts and evening events.

Recipients of the EDiT Headstart Seminar grant will be able to attend one of four half-day Seminars held on Monday, March 22 at no charge. "We wanted to include as many developers as possible in this program, so we had to limit free participation to one seminar," explains Gantner. "If a grant recipient wishes to take advantage of two seminars, we just ask that they contribute $50 to cover the extra expense of lunch and the bound handouts."

    The Headstart Seminars include:
  • PHP for RPG Developers with Jon Paris
  • SQL: Beyond the Basics with Skip Marchesani
  • HTML/Javascript/CSS for RPG Developers with Paul Tuohy
  • From Subroutines to Subprocedures & Service Programs with Susan Gantner

The application deadline for EDiT grants is Thursday, March 11. All work/study grant recipients will be responsible for their own travel and hotel expenses. Details on the grants, including qualification criteria and how to apply, can be found here.

The RPG & DB2 Summit is sponsored by three leading media organizations, IBM Systems Magazine, System iNetwork and MC Press Online.

For more information on attending the RPG & DB2 Summit, visit www.systemideveloper.com, email registration@systemideveloper.com or call 802-496-3397 (toll-free 866-716-5409).

Applications due March 11 for next RPG & DB2 Summit

Local RPG & DB2 Event in March

2010-02-19, Education, Directors

You may have heard that the RPG & DB2 Summit conference will be at the Sheraton Hotel in Fort Worth next month, March 23-25. We have been in touch with the organizers Skip Marchesani, Susan Gantner, Jon Paris and Paul Tuohy and have two pieces of news to share with you.

First, Susan Gantner and Jon Paris will present "Top 10 Skills for Modern RPGers" at a special MMSA meeting on Monday, March 22. Jon and Susan are popular speakers, writers and trainers as well as seasoned RPG developers. At our meeting, Jon and Susan will talk about the most important things you should know to develop applications in today's environment. Be sure to join us!

Second, we've arranged for the members of MMSA to attend the RPG & DB2 Summit at a significantly discounted rate. The Summit has the reputation for being an intimate, focused, fun educational event where developers can learn and consult with some of the top RPG and DB2 experts in the world. The session content is slanted towards practical tips and techniques that will improve developers' productivity immediately. Click on the banner at the top of this page for the Session Grid and Headstart Seminars.

The March 22 Headstart Seminar topics include:

  • SQL Beyond the Basics
  • HTML/Javascript/CSS for RPG Developers
  • From Subroutines to Subprocedures & Service Programs
  • PHP for RPG Developers

MMSA members can register for the 3-day conference for just $995, up to $400 off the standard registration rate. Be sure to use code MMSAS10 when you register. If you're not yet an MMSA member, join now to get our discounted rate!

If you can't get away for the entire conference, you can attend any one day of the conference or Headstart Seminars for just $395. Email Doreen at registration@systemideveloper.com for a daily registration form.

Introducing IBM Innovation Cafe

2010-01-26, Education, WebMaster

A new forum presented by the IBM Innovation Centers in Texas

The IBM Innovation Center in Dallas, TX, introduces the IBM Innovation Cafe. These events will provide a focused opportunity to discuss, learn and interact with IBM leaders.

IBM will regularly feature an industry or solution-related business or technical topic with the session objectives to include:

  • Understanding and exploring business challenges and marketing opportunities
  • Collaborating among attendees and IBM on the featured topic to develop skills
  • Networking with others in the community

Hear from select speakers, participate in roundtable discussion, and build relationships with counterparts who represent the vantage point of industry experts, developers, decision makers, influencers, academia and leaders.

For more information, either call or send an e-mail to:
Dallas: (972) 246-3317, iicdal@us.ibm.com

COMMON Economic Stimulus Package

2009-05-20, Education, WebMaster

Save 50% on Conferences Now and $200 in 2010

COMMON recognizes the importance of education and staying current with your skills in today's workplace, and especially in this economy. Therefore, COMMON is pleased to offer members of its community with a special "Economic Stimulus Package" that allows you take advantage of both our upcoming Directions/Focus conference event and our 2010 Annual Meeting and Exposition - COMMON's 50th Anniversary Celebration.

This special stimulus package allows you or others from your company, to attend the Directions/Focus 2009 conference event at a discount of 50%, and also save $200 off the registration for the 2010 Annual Meeting and Exposition. This unprecedented combination offer ensures that you save substantially now, and continue to save into 2010 while maximizing your education investment.

To take advantage of this offer, please register using the attached PDF registration form. The offer is also valid if two different people from the same company attend each conference. Register by September 14, 2009 to take advantage of this special "Economic Stimulus Package" - that's 50% off the Directions/Focus 2009 conference and $200 off the 2010 Annual Meeting.

Learn more about COMMON Directions 2009 at http://www.common.org/directions and about COMMON Focus 2009 at http://www.common.org/focus. For more information about the 2010 Annual Meeting and Exposition, COMMON's 50th Anniversary, visit http://www.common.org/annualmeeting.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills and education with the COMMON "Economic Stimulus Package."

Sun Microsystems brings MySQL Training to Texas

2009-05-20, Education, WebMaster

Save time | Save money | Get certified

The MySQLdatabase has become the world's most popular open source database because of its consistent fast performance, high reliability and ease of use. It also runs on more than 20 platforms including Solaris, Linux, Windows, OS/X, HP-UX, AIX, and Netware, giving you the kind of flexibility that puts you in control.

Take advantage of this opportunity to get leading edge MySQL training with classes in Austin, Dallas, and more! Whether you are a new user or an experienced Developer or DBA, MySQL offers a comprehensive range of classes to make you successful. These classes are 5.1 inclusive!

And now, the DBA certification exam is administered the final day of our DBA class and included in the class price (that a $400 value)! So, not only do you get 5 days of training from the source, you leave a Certified MySQL DBA (CMDBA) a credential you take with you throughout your career!

Plus, for a jumpstart on our DBA track, check out our PT Bootcamp class all of the DBA and Performance Tuning materials in one intensive 11-hour/day week!

MySQL Performance Tuning Last minute deals available!!!
Austin, Texas
May 26-29, 2009 (4 days)
$1,999.00 USD
http://www.mysql.com/training/courses/performance_tuning.html

MySQL for Beginners Take the first step in the MysQL learningpath!
Dallas, Texas
June 1-4, 2009 (4 days)
$1,999.00 List Price
http://www.mysql.com/training/courses/introduction_to_databases.html

MySQL for Database Administrators
Austin, Texas
July 6-10, 2009 (5 days)
$2,499.00 List Price
http://www.mysql.com/training/workshops/mysql_dba.html

MySQL Performance Tuning Bootcamp
Dallas, Texas
July 6-10, 2009 (5 days)
$4,500.00 List Price
This brand new intensive 11-hour per day class includes the material from both our DBA and our PT class in one! Two instructors, two course manuals tons of valuable information!

You can also find more information on our complete offerings below:
Complete Course Catalog: http://www.mysql.com/training/catalog.html
Certification Information: http://www.mysql.com/certification/
Curriculum Path for Certification: http://www.mysql.com/training/pathways.html

MMSA One Day Seminar

2009-05-15, Education, WebMaster

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COMMON Career Center Brings Together Top Talent

2008-11-24, Articles, Michael Daly

COMMON exclusive on-line job board features new jobs by top employers in the Power Systems industry. Not only can you search jobs, you can also post your resume to be searched by employers. COMMON Career Center site allows you to focus and target on your jobs rather than sifting through countless postings. You can take the time to find the right job quickly and easily.

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