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Sample digital badge for CompTIA A+ Certification

Digital Badges Are Increasingly Valued by Industry and Employers

A profound shift has taken place in the way employers view a potential new hire’s education and qualifications. That change is described by Ryan Craig, author and managing director of University Ventures—an education-focused venture capital firm that invests in entrepreneurs and institutions—as “a shift from degree-based hiring to competency-based hiring.” This change is evident in

a snapshot of top tech jobs in Washington for October 2022

Tech Jobs Snapshot – October

What technology jobs are in demand? Who’s hiring? What skills do you need to be successful? Check out the monthly tech jobs snapshot. (opens in a new window) View the text version here. (opens in a new window)

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New IT Program Guide available now

The Information Technology Program Guide has now been updated for the 2022-2023 school year. Search for certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor degrees by college in areas including software and app development, cybersecurity, cloud computing, help desk and IT support, web design, and more. To start your career path in information technology, visit the college’s website

WTIA Cloud Computing Skills Demand Analysis

The Washington Technology Industry Association (opens in a new window) (WTIA) has commissioned a report to provide a detailed, data-rich assessment of the key skills, expertise, and experience in the highest demand for cloud computing occupations in Washington state with a particular focus on entry-level career opportunities. Existing data sources on occupational demand do not


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