Winter 2012 ICT Educator Conference Opening Remarks and Keynotes

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Kristen Charles, Dean of Grants and Resource Development, opens the Winter 2012 ICT Educators Conference.

Steven Ruggiero, Director of IT Operations at Facebook, shares observations garnered from 20+ years of experience in high tech organizations on what skills (technical / people / business) are needed for success in an IT career now and in the future.

James Jones, Executive Director at MPICT, presents data that makes the point that even in miserable climate for education and the general economy, it's a great time for ICT and ICT Educators. He shares good news about ICT Workforce demand and what employers are saying about their needs for appropriately skilled ICT Workers and recommends ways to optimally engage with this ICT Educator Winter Conference.