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Tri-C's Workforce Training provides both non-credit and credit training for individuals and businesses to assist individuals with skills leading to employment. Tri-C's Corporate College provides professional development and corporate training opportunities.

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Becoming a Programming Rock Star: 5 Traits that Make a Great Progammer: A discussion about many similar traits shared by programmers and musicians as well as suggestions on what you need to do to become a programming "rock star". Professor Weisfeld has also written an article on this same topic, which can be viewed here.
Speaker: Matt A. Weisfeld

Careers in Information Technology: This speech will present an introduction to some of the careers in information technology such as web design, database design, programming, network support and security. It will also discuss the types of organizations that employ these professionals.
Speaker: John Dolinar

Cisco (professional audiences)
Speaker: Hamid Abdollahian

The Education of a Programmer: A Review of Job Types and Corresponding Academic Credentials: A discussion about what categories of programming careers exist, what degrees/certificates are available in pursuit of these programming jobs and what employers are looking for to fill these positions. This speech is based upon two recent articles written by Professor Weisfeld, learn more by viewing his bio below.
Speaker: Matt A. Weisfeld

Enterprise Systems (professional audiences)
Speaker: Peter Anderson

Information Technology
Speaker: Hamid Abdollahian

Information Technology Security (for professional or student audiences)
Speakers: Hamid Abdollahian, John Dolinar

Information Technology Security Breaches: How Can This Happen? There have been several recent news stories of major information technology breaches that have compromised the personal information of consumers. This speech is intended for members of the general public and will discuss hacking and the efforts of ethical professionals to stay one step ahead of those seeking to circumvent security procedures.
Speaker: John Dolinar

Internet Safety for Children and Teens: Helping children and teens to understand dangerous situations that exist on the Internet, and what parents can do to put safeguards in place to protect their children.
Speaker: Kevin Berg

Personal Home Computer Security: How to use and maintain security software on your home computer to protect yourself from those seeking to compromise your personal information or damage your computer.
Speaker: John Dolinar

Telecommunication
Speaker: Hamid Abdollahian

What Home Computer Equipment Meets Your Needs? And, How to Use and Maintain Your Home Computer Equipment.
Speaker: Peter Anderson

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Kenneth D. Hale
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