The I.T. Center of Excellence exists to encourage Minnesota youth and adults to pursue careers in I.T. and computer science. Through collaboration with the tech industry, our partners, and educators; we seek out, develop, and provide low or no-cost resources that teach relevant, high demand, and applicable I.T. workforce skills.
Engaging Industry.
Enhancing Education.
Inspiring Students.
Technology use is growing fast in our world, but there is a lack of computer science education in Minnesota schools. There is not a computer science curriculum standard for secondary schools, and high schools are not required to offer computer science. This lack of access to I.T. education creates a skills gap that in turn leaves a tech workforce shortage for the companies of Minnesota.
The I.T. Center of Excellence was created to help with these issues by encouraging youth and adults to pursue careers in technology. We do this by collaboration with tech industry leaders, I.T. professionals, and Minnesota business to learn what they are doing with technology today and the skills needed in a future workforce. We also work with educators to develop curriculum, low or no cost and easily accessible resources, and hands-on events for students.
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Minnesota’s High School Computing Stars Honored by General Mills
Technology passion & other achievements helped forty-three female high school students from Minnesota received the special honor of being named Certificate of Distinction recipients. Each young lady was selected by the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) and the Minnesota Aspirations in Computing Program (MNAiC). Special thanks to sponsor General Mills, who has been a highly engaged Aspirations in Com…
On the evening of April 14 join in to celebrate the 2021Top-Tier Aspirations in Computing Honorees at a high-quality virtual ceremony from 6:30-7:45pm. This year 116 of Minnesota’s finest students with technology interests and aspirations were selected by national and state review teams to be recognized as Aspirations in Computing honorees.
Female Tech Talent Abounds in Minnesota High Schools – Announcing Award Honorees Each spring season the Minnesota State IT Center of Excellence is delighted to announce the remarkable female technology talent that is flourishing in our state high schools and communities. This year 116 of Minnesota’s finest students with technology interests and aspirations were […]
Friday, April 9th Day 2 of the New Directions in IT Faculty Conference. This session will concentrate on industry needs and faculty feedback. If you are a college faculty member or work in the tech industry in Minnesota, please join us for a day packed with discussion and opportunity. Register at: https://itconnect.workoutloud.com/Event/new-directions-faculty-conference-2021 Zoom meeting room, PLEASE […]
