Professional and Workforce Development News and Articles

Teri Takai presents 2009 California IT Visionary award to Davood Ghods

Davood Ghods, Fred Klass: California's IT Visionaries 2009

May 19, 2009 - CDFA is recognized both locally and nationally as a leader in California state government for IT governance and project and portfolio management.

Former Missouri CIO Dan Ross Talks Enterprise Management: Jun 25, 2009 - Dan Ross gives five essential steps for building a strong enterprise.
David Arbeit Named Minnesota's First Chief Geospatial Information Officer: Jun 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: Jun 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: Jun 22, 2009 - Practice "appears to have exceeded that which is acceptable to our community."
John Conley to Head Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority: Jun 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: Jun 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: Jun 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: Jun 2, 2009 - CIOs in the transportation, communications and utilities sector are most optimistic about hiring.
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."
New Emergency Management Jobs (Opinion): May 19, 2009 - Highly educated professionals entering the emergency management field.
Davood Ghods, Fred Klass: California's IT Visionaries 2009: May 19, 2009 - CDFA is recognized both locally and nationally as a leader in California state government for IT governance and project and portfolio management.
Albert Hawkins to Retire From Texas Health and Human Services Agency: May 14, 2009 - Oversees the state's five health and human services agencies, which have combined budgets of $25 billion a year and more than 50,000 employees.
Karen Jackson Appointed Virginia Deputy Secretary of Technology: May 7, 2009 - Has played an active role in legislative activities during the Gilmore, Warner and Kaine administrations.
Michigan's New Chief Technology Officer Gives Survival Tips: May 6, 2009 - Dan Lohrmann gives six tips on handling a new information technology job in government.
Vivek Kundra, Federal CIO, Addresses State CIOs: Apr 30, 2009 - Federal CIO outlines ambitious government IT agenda during NASCIO conference.
Corinne Charette Appointed Canadian Federal CIO: Apr 29, 2009 - Joins the Chief Information Officer Branch of Canada's Treasury Board Secretariat.
Future-Proofing Applications: Apr 23, 2009 - If you have a one-time only task that entails some kind of repetitive work, don't give it to a developer.
Microsoft Grant to Propel Houston Digital Inclusion, Training: Apr 21, 2009 - Houston gets $4.5 million grant for broadband Internet, training and equipment.
Telework, Telemeetings Gain Popularity in Government (Opinion): Apr 13, 2009 - CIOs have adjustments to make as more employees work remotely.
Texas Declares Sovereignty, E-Gov, Conferences: GT News Wrap: Apr 10, 2009 - All compulsory federal legislation that requires states to comply under threat of civil or criminal penalties, or that requires states to pass legislation or lose federal funding, be prohibited or repealed.