Education/Workforce Development

Perry Names Bacarisse Presiding Officer of Texas DIR

September 10, 2009 - Bacarisse is vice president for advancement at Houston Baptist University and past chair of the Texas Online Authority.

Michigan CIO Ken Theis Leads Effort to Bring IT Jobs to State

September 10, 2009 - Tech-based economic development initiative lures IBM, GE and others to Michigan.  

Study: Federal Government Projected to Fill 11,500 IT Jobs

September 4, 2009 - Will hiring prompt state and local exodus?

Recession Calls for Innovative Thinking (Opinion)

September 4, 2009 - Local government leaders must collaborate during tough economy.

Texas Launches its First Government Blog, Texas2Work.com

August 13, 2009 - Texas Workforce Commission blog aims to help job seekers and employers.

Former Missouri CIO Dan Ross Talks Enterprise Management

August 11, 2009 - Dan Ross gives five essential steps for building a strong enterprise.

Jabari Simama Appointed DeKalb County Deputy COO for Development

July 29, 2009 - Civil Rights to Cyber Rights: Broadband and Digital Equality in the Age of Obama which will be published August 15 by Community Technology Publications in Atlanta.

IT System Helps L.A. Police Get Judicial Decree Lifted

July 29, 2009 - IT system that helps curb improper officer behavior helped the LAPD get a consent decree lifted by the Department of Justice.

Chicago Opens Technology High School

July 9, 2009 - Chicago Academy of Advanced Technology is designed to fill gaps in technology work force.

DOE Announces $10.5 Million for Local Government Solar Energy Education

July 7, 2009 - DOE has developed guides, case studies, and tool kits to assist local governments in promoting solar energy.

Broadband Stimulus Fund Requirements Released by Feds

July 1, 2009 - The federal government released its application standards for state and local governments to receive broadband stimulus money.

David Arbeit Named Minnesota's First Chief Geospatial Information Officer

June 24, 2009 - Will oversee the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office, created by the 2009 Legislature to coordinate geospatial information technology and its use across state government.

Caltrans Director Kempton Resigns, Iwasaki Named as Replacement

June 23, 2009 - "Will has been an incredible driving force behind rebuilding California's infrastructure and especially instrumental in quickly moving federal stimulus dollars out the door to transportation projects around the state."

Bozeman, Mont., Rescinds Password Requirement for Job Applicants

June 21, 2009 - Practice "appears to have exceeded that which is acceptable to our community."

John Conley to Head Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority

June 11, 2009 - "John has helped Governor Ritter and I build a team and technological infrastructure that will prepare Colorado for the next generation."

Schwarzenegger Announces Launch of the California Digital Textbooks Initiative

June 10, 2009 - Beginning this fall, California will provide a state-approved list of digital textbooks.

Leonard M. Pomata Named Virginia's New Secretary of Technology

June 5, 2009 - "Len Pomata brings a wealth of experience to this position and has a history of developing innovative ideas and seeing them through to successful conclusions."

IT Hiring Increase Unchanged from Second Quarter

June 1, 2009 - CIOs in the transportation, communications and utilities sector are most optimistic about hiring.

Stimulus Reporting Hatches New Software Solutions

May 28, 2009 - Economic stimulus package's stringent reporting requirements make big vendors see opportunity for profit.

NASCIO Issues Third in Series of Data Governance Resources

May 22, 2009 - "As we continue to move toward shared services and consolidation, proper data governance is in the critical path."