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#ClouderaLife Spotlight: Kathleen Merto, Early Talent Program Manager

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AAPI month helps us pay tribute to the different cultures, the generations before us and helps educate our allies and friends on our rich heritage, our history and to highlight the many contributions our Asian ancestors have made and will continue to make. This month, in the US, we celebrate the AAPI community. .

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IT leaders turn to HBCUs for future IT talent

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So NCDIT officials took action, creating an internship program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) students, a move that would open up for the organization a new pipeline for talent traditionally underrepresented in the IT industry. The HBCU internship program launched in 2023.

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Scrum master certification: Top 13 certs for agile pros

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A-CSMs attend educational offerings to gain techniques and skills that go beyond the basics and introductory mechanics of Scrum, expanding into interaction, facilitation, coaching, and team dynamics, according to Scrum Alliance. The cert recognizes candidates’ knowledge of agile principles and skill with agile techniques.

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Empowering at-risk youth and adults with devices, connectivity and dignity

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This thriving non-profit organization based in Portland, Oregon provides a diverse range of much-needed services, including alternative education, public safety and violence intervention, and job training and placement. And now we can take that money and reinvest it elsewhere, expanding the people we can serve via our programs.”

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Novanta’s Sarah Betadam on transforming the IT model status quo

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A self-confessed data analytics and research junkie, Betadam wrote a thesis presented to George Washington University a few years ago that outlines a contemporary model for IT program management that challenges many existing models, which she calls ‘overly subjective’ and less viable in today’s world.

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10 most popular IT certifications for 2023

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To qualify for the exam, you’ll need to hold a four-year degree and have three years of experience in project management, with 4,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education. According to Dice, 13% of IT professionals report holding a PMP certification, which is a 2% increase from 2021.

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A close look at Singapore’s thriving startup ecosystem

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Toni Eliasz is the program manager of the Disruptive Technologies for Development Program (DT4D) that supports the innovation and adoption of technology-driven solutions in World Bank Group operations. The education sector is also prominent in Singapore’s ecosystem. Toni Eliasz. Contributor. Share on Twitter.

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