training and education

Video | Data Center Minute With Juliette Palacios

June 17, 2021

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Juliette Palacios is the founder and executive director of Computing Minds.

Writing on the Edge

The Real Intelligence Behind Artificial Intelligence

Learning to understand technology

Amy Al-Katib, CDCDP

May 31, 2021

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The labor shortage aside, let’s work together to spread awareness about computers, data centers, AI, and other technologies, so that people can start to better understand the world around them.

Writing on the Edge | DCIRN Attracts Discerning Data Center Professionals

Amy Al-Katib, CDCDP

May 18, 2021

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If this is the first time you’re hearing of DCIRN, I urge you to learn more about their mission. And, for those of you who are unsure — remember what Churchill said, and ask yourself what’s scarier: hiding from your competitors or learning from them.

White Papers | Staffing Report

May 7, 2021

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As the data center build-out continues across the globe, many more people will be needed to design, build, and operate this critical infrastructure. The demand will exacerbate staffing shortages—but by how much?

Solving the Talent Crisis

Data center operations as a college course

Thomas "TJ" Ciccone

May 4, 2021

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Incorporating data center education into college curricula is a cost-effective option for closing the talent gap because, instead of relying on third-party partners, upskilling existing workers, or poaching employees from direct competitors, we’ll be able to grow new data center professionals.

STEM Learning Tool — Engino

May 3, 2021

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This tool implements a fun, hands-on experience with unlimited expansion potential for learning STEM disciplines, computational thinking, and digital literacy.

Governor McMaster, University of South Carolina, and Benedict College Announce Statewide Education Initiative With Apple Products

Eight new technology labs across the state will open to the public

April 15, 2021

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McMaster approved the use of $6 million out of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund — part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 — to provide underserved communities with additional resources, including technology and educational programing, to help those whose education or economic situation has been disrupted by COVID-19.

Kohler Celebrates International Data Center Day

Helping to support future leaders of the data center industry

April 8, 2021

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While the career opportunities in the data center industry are vast, a shortage of skilled workers persists.

Video | Top 25 Women in Technology

April 2, 2021

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Coaches, mentors, muses — call them what you will. They are the Top 25 Women In Technology today, and they are empowering the women of tomorrow.

Writing on the Edge | The Top 25 Women In Technology

Plus one amazing girl …

Amy Al-Katib, CDCDP

March 17, 2021

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One thing stood out about the Top 25 Women In Technology: They are all paving the way for young girls and other minorities to follow in their footsteps. And that's why I am so excited to introduce my honorary plus one for this digital event.