K-12 Students

Feb
16

Your Time to Shine

Learn more about the recent webinar about how to stand out in a virtual interview in this blog written by by Lauren Loeffler of SPS Commerce.

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Sep
13

Celebrating 2021 MNAiC Interns and Business Partners

The grand-prize for many Minnesota Aspirations in Computing (MNAiC) top-tier honorees is a summer paid internship provided by program sponsors. This marks the ninth summer where Minnesota’s high school students who identify as women, genderqueer, or non-binary were given the opportunity to jumpstart their professional careers, while earning a significant amount of money to help [...]
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Apr
07

Announcing Aspirations Awards Honorees

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.

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Apr
07

Female Tech Talent Abounds in Minnesota High Schools

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 […]

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Mar
23

Becoming an IT Professional – MNAiC Honorees Prepare for their First Career Experience

On two recent Saturdays, Veritas Technologies and many other MNAiC partners banded together to offer this year’s version of the annual Professional Aspirations Workshops.  The workshops supported honorees to design effective and appealing resumes, build LinkedIn profiles, and interview for success. Learn more here

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Mar
16

2021 Rising Star Honorees – Aspirations in Computing

Chosen by the Minnesota Aspirations committee, these 33 Rising Star Honorees demonstrate engagement in a mixture of technology education and leadership experiences, showing strong promise of future success in their pursuit of a technology education and career path. Special thanks to MNAiC partner Minnesota Twins for hosting and leading an exclusive learning and recognition event [...]
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Jan
20

Minnesota Aspirations in Computing – Get Engaged!

Calling all individuals and businesses to lend your support to young women in Minnesota to become our next, best technology talent.  The Minnesota Aspirations in Computing (MNAiC) program seeks sponsors, virtual mentors, summer internship providers, skill development partners, and volunteers for many other meaningful engagement opportunities.   To learn more about the nearly 10-year-old partnership, […]

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Oct
07

Aspirations in Computing Summer Intern Program Succeeds Amidst COVID Disruptions

MNAiC seeks additional summer internship partners for 2021. Learn more about how internships can help your company achieve business goals, including opportunity to play a critical role in building and sustaining a Minnesota technology pipeline filled with diverse, high quality talent. For more information, email Russell.Fraenkel@metrostate.edu.

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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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