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As a technology professional, I have to constantly learn new skills and keep up with technology trends to ensure that my technical expertise is up to date.
According to NetworkWorld, “technology pros looking to find new work or secure their current jobs should get schooled on wireless, Web 2.0 and virtualization while also boning up on business basics”
“IT professionals with the right technical skill set plus a foundational understanding of the business they work in will stand a much better chance in today’s market”.
Below is a summary of all of the technology trends mentioned in the article and the required skill set for that trend.
Wireless
Because end users expect to be able to work from anywhere anytime, skills in wireless and mobility are being pushed to the top of many hiring managers’ must-have lists.
Skills:
- 802.11
- WiMAX
- Broadband
- Knowing devices end users might start using to tap the network
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 Podcamp NYC is a free “unconference” focused on New Media. It is focused on educating participants on how to use, implement and share any/all new media tools including, podcasts, videocasts, blogs, Second Life, Facebook, and YouTube.
This year’s unconference will take place on April 25-26 at Brooklyn Polytechnic. It is a good place to learn trends, tools and technology, to keep up to date with the New Media industry. Register to attend or speak.
The session schedule is still being finalized. Below is a preview of the tracks and topics that will be discussed, organized by track.
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Microsoft is holding a free four day Small Business Summit online. The event is broadcast live March 24-27, 2008 (12pm EDT/9am PDT)
“You’ll get tips, advice, and secrets from experts, all designed to make the hats you wear each day fit more comfortably”.
For more information and to register go to: https://www.sbsummit.com/default.aspx
There are numerous resources online where you can learn how how to program or become a better developer. One great resource that I came across recently was Google Code University.
The website provides tutorials and sample course content including lecture slides and problem sets for a variety of topic areas including
- AJAX
- Distributed Systems
- Web Security
- Languages
And best of all, it is all FREE!
 Many of us are watching the Chinese market and trying to figure out how to play in that space. I’ve even started taking classes in Chinese (though I must admit I’m still working on my tones). If you’re like me, you’re on the edge of your seat to stop reading about what’s going on in China and instead start experiencing the culture firsthand.
For those of us eager to learn and experience more, I wanted to share a fantastic opportunity: the Rethink China! 2008 sponsored by Moving Target Research Group. This cultural immersion trip gives you access to anthropologists, designers, and other experts in the field. The itinerary looks amazing! You’ll spend 5 days in Beijing, 4 days in Shanghai, 2 in Chongging, Dalian, or Shaoxing, and 3 final days in Hong Kong. It’s a chance to go on an amazing trip that has a huge pay off in your career as well. They’re still finalizing the dates, but tentatively the trip will be June 6 through 19.
In each city, you’ll go on field trips and participate in workshops. According to the website’s description, the program will focus on things such as:
- What’s going on with the so-called “middle class”?
- What about brands?
- What do households care about? How do they differ?
- What about recreation and leisure?
- Product usage in China: Basic things to know (pre-purchase, purchase, transport, sharing in-home, etc.).
- Networking with China-focused colleagues in and outside of your field.
Of course, such an incredible program comes at an incredible price. Early registration opens March 17, 2008 and is US$7995 per person. After April 15, it jumps to US$8995.
And if you happen to know of any place to apply for scholarships to attend something like this, please share. I REALLY want to go! 
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