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Technology Talent Pipeline is Delivering – for High School Students and Minnesota Employers

The Minnesota State IT Center of Excellence (IT Center) and the Aspirations in Computing Program (MNAiC) have enjoyed a highly productive summer 2023….ensuring award winning high school students were mentored by IT practitioners, students benefitted from job shadow experiences, and many students contributed as paid technology interns at sponsoring businesses. In spring 2023, ninety-one Minnesota high […]

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Tech Training Pilot Program Has Kicked Off!

Do You Have Interest In Starting an IT Career? Are you BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color ) Identifying and 18-30 Years Old? Classes are virtual & taught by Takoda Institute Instructors. The Minnesota State ITCOE Tech Training Pilot Program is offering IT fundamental and A+ training and certification for you. And, as incentive to [...]
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Sep
20

Minnesota Tech Training Pilot Program Grant

The I.T. Center has received a $300,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for the building of the Minnesota Tech Training Pilot Program (TTP). The TTP Program will train young BIPOC adults ages 18 to 30 in much needed technology career pathways with a final goal of permanent family-sustaining wage employment. […]

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Sep
20

MN State I.T. CoE Wins 2021 D2L Excellence Award

Congrats I.T. Center of Excellence! The D2L Excellence Awards recognize leaders who have used the Brightspace platform to deliver learning experiences that are innovative, collaborative, or have made an extraordinary impact on learning outcomes. The Minnesota State IT Center of Excellence’s Curriculum Project created online, easy to understand, and innovative training modules that align with […]

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Mar
24

10 Innovative Women Making History in the Twin Cities’ Tech Space

These innovators are leading and advocating for changes that dismantle barriers and ensure equitable access for women and underrepresented people to the technology sector.

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Oct
08

Diversity and Inclusion – Academic Webinar Video

Learn how leaders and employees can cultivate a secure, inclusive and diverse culture while working remote.

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Sep
16

A Future Brighter Than Ever

On August 13th and 14th the Minnesota Aspirations in Computing Program (MNAiC) offered a Bright Ideas Virtual Hackathon. MNAiC participants gathered with mentors and they had the greatest time coming up with ideas to positively change the world.

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Jul
27

New Career Readiness Modules and Badges Coming Soon

Five new Modules are being built and will be available for faculty to use in the fall 2020 semester. The Modules will cover the skills of creative problem solving, critical thinking, empathy, intercultural fluency, and resilience.

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Minnesota State
IT Center of Excellence

Midway Center
1450 Energy Park Dr
St. Paul, MN 55108

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The ITCOE is part of the Minnesota State College System, and is hosted by Metropolitan State University

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What is a Center of Excellence?

A COE is a dedicated team that works close with industry and educators to attract students to, and prepares students for, high demand industries in Minnesota that face workforce shortages currently and in the future.

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