Posts Tagged ‘BILT’
IT Faculty Question of the Day
Last year, the National Convergence Technology Center interviewed four Convergence College Network faculty members about the challenges and decisions made in regards to employer recommendations delivered as part of the Business and Industry Leadership Team (BILT) model. They also discussed their approach with helping students overcome their daily challenges and how as faculty members, they…
Read MoreEleven Things We Heard at NCPN
Staff from the National Convergence Technology Center (CTC) recently attended the National Career Pathways Network’s annual conference – virtual for the second year in a row – to host a panel discussion on the successful implementation of the BILT (Business and Industry Leadership Team) model. National CTC Principal Investigator Ann Beheler moderated the discussion (entitled…
Read MoreHelping Students Leverage Their Portfolios
The National Convergence Technology Center’s (CTC) Business and Industry Leadership Team (BILT) has long recommended students develop and curate a portfolio of their classwork to use during job interviews. The BILT believes showing technical skills with tangible documentation can be effective when applying for a job, setting them apart from candidates who may come to…
Read MoreFriday Video Feature: What was your first job in IT?
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Read MoreBlue Collar AI
The Business and Industry Leadership Team (BILT) model forms the cornerstone of all of the National Convergence Technology Center’s (CTC) work. A big part of the BILT model involves encouraging your employers to share their expert perspectives on current and future workplace trends. At a recent national BILT meeting, Aaron Burciaga – Vice President of…
Read MoreEleven Notes on the Future of Work
The National Convergence Technology Center (CTC) was recently invited to attend a special webinar hosted by Florida State College at Jacksonville, one of the CTC’s grant partners. The presentation – delivered by consultant and author Todd McLees and entitled “The Future of Work” – looked at the current state and future trends of the technician…
Read MoreIT Topics Worth Talking About
This week the National Convergence Technology Center would like to share with you some IT articles we have been reading these last few months. What articles have you read that will impact your students and encourage their development for a workforce ready environment? • Obtain a Google Certificate in six months and possibly pay less…
Read MoreCybersecurity from a Business Perspective
The National Convergence Technology Center (CTC) is headquartered at Collin College just north of Dallas. Because Collin College is a member of the North Texas chapter of the Information Systems Security Association, CTC staff is often invited to ISSA events. One recent monthly meeting featured a panel presentation on how to manage cybersecurity incidents from…
Read MoreFriday Video Feature: IT Professionals Give Advice to Current IT Students/National CTC
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Read MoreSeven Best Practices for Successful Recruiting and Retaining
The National Convergence Technology Center (CTC) recently hosted a special webinar featuring presentations from six partner colleges – Collin College, Georgia Southern University, Lansing Community College, Lone Star College, Sinclair Community College, and the University of North Texas – on recruiting, retaining, and completing students, especially underserved populations. This webinar was originally presented to the…
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