Monthly Archives: February 2012
March 5th ~ Washington, DC ~ Area Universities + Startup America Partner To Host Startup Career Expo
WASHINGTON, DC /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ ~ Local Washington, D.C., universities are hosting a career expo on March 5, 2012, at George Washington University for students interested in working at a startup company in the region. The George Washington University, University of Maryland, College Park, Georgetown University and George Mason University are working with the Startup America Partnership to match students with up-and-coming startup businesses in the region.
“Jobs and internships at startups can be incredibly exciting and rewarding, offering opportunities for students to get real-world experience faster and with more responsibility than at a typical big company,” said Jim Chung, director of the office of entrepreneurship at George Washington University.
The career expo requires pre-registration but is free to both startup companies and students of all majors, all skills and all levels. It will be held from 1-4 p.m. at George Washington University’s Marvin Center (800 21st St., NW) Continental & Grand Ballrooms (3rd floor).
“Events like this are a win-win for both startups and students,” said Dean Chang, director of Mtech Ventures at the University of Maryland, College Park, and member of the Startup Maryland organizing committee. “Startup companies are infused with affordable, energetic, and sorely needed talent, and students learn so much by being thrown onto a small team trying to change the world, an experience that will serve them well no matter what career path they eventually choose.”
This is the first event that has been held in the region that is geared toward matching students with regional startups. This event will provide students with networking resources and will expose them to the benefits and challenges associated with startup businesses.
“Acquiring talent is a critical challenge for new startups and growing companies,” said Donna Harris, managing director of startup regions for the Startup America Partnership. “Startup DC, Startup Maryland, and Startup Virginia’s collaboration with career office leaders at local universities is a model for other regions to follow to help young companies grow, succeed, and ultimately create jobs.”
Registration is requested:
Startup Companies interested in participating should register.
George Washington students should register.
University of Maryland students should register.
Other university students should check with their school career office to see if their universities are participating, and if so, how to register.
Please contact innovate@gwu.edu“>innovate@gwu.edu for further details and questions.
CONTACT: Eric Schurr, schurr@umd.edu“>schurr@umd.edu;
Jill Sankey, jpsankey@gwu.edu“>jpsankey@gwu.edu
SOURCE University of Maryland
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2102.02.28 Feb 28th NAACP Regional Diversity Job Fair ~ Washington DC
If you or someone you know is looking for a job or interested in a new career, there’s still time to register for the NAACP Regional Diversity Job Fair, coming to the DC area tomorrow.
At tomorrow’s job fair, you will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with companies that are hiring and looking for experienced candidates. Employers will be hiring for jobs in areas including sales, engineering, government, security, education, military, medical, banking, financial services and more. Come out and meet the employers:
NAACP Regional Diversity Fair
Tuesday, February 28
10:00AM – 3:00PM
Embassy Suites Crystal City
1300 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
The NAACP Regional Diversity Job Fair is free and open to the public. So tidy up your resume, bring plenty of copies and get ready to talk to employers.
For more information, visit http://psijobfair.com/Schedule/DCFebruary282012.aspx or call (952) 595-4496, ext. 115.
Sincerely,
Dedrick Muhammad
Senior Director
NAACP Economic Programs
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General Dynamics Delivers High~Performance Imaging Solutions Via New Division ~ Global Imaging Technologies
FAIRFAX, VA /PRNewswire/ ~ General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems has created a new organization, General Dynamics Global Imaging Technologies, to deliver high-performance imaging solutions to defense, homeland security, law enforcement and commercial customers worldwide. Building on its unique portfolio of electro-optical infrared (EO/IR) cameras, precision optical components, motion control products and stabilized high-definition (HD) gimbals, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems is now able to offer integrated solutions to the most-demanding customer challenges for long-range infrared and high-definition imaging systems.
The sophisticated solutions offered by General Dynamics Global Imaging Technologies are found in applications that demand the finest optical surfaces, highest accuracy image stabilization and tightest motion control tolerances, such as remotely operated weapons systems, long-range surveillance cameras and highly precise imaging telescopes. Customers include U.S. military, homeland security and law enforcement agencies, international customers requiring aerial and perimeter surveillance applications, systems integrators and broadcast and film production companies.
“As we continue to expand on General Dynamics Global Imaging Technologies’ programs, products and solutions, customers will benefit from our more fully integrated portfolio of end-to-end imagery offerings,” said Lou Von Thaer, president of General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems.
The acquisition of Axsys Technologies in 2009 expanded General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems’ portfolio of offerings to include high-performance EO/IR camera systems and components, and also offers a platform for introducing advanced new technologies from across the General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems business.
“As we establish this new division, we are building on decades of experience in providing reliable, high-precision optics and camera systems to our customers,” said Bob McGill, vice president and general manager of General Dynamics Global Imaging Technologies. “This heritage of customer service and innovation will continue at General Dynamics Global Imaging Technologies as we produce innovative new capabilities such as our IronSight camera systems that enhance the warfighter’s ability to perform their missions successfully and more efficiently.”
General Dynamics will also introduce a new naming convention for its cameras, camera systems and pan/tilt systems to allow customers to more easily identify the proven solutions that meet their mission needs. General Dynamics Global Imaging Technologies will also continue the production of the Cineflex brand of cameras that have been utilized in productions such as the BBC’s Planet Earth, the opening and closing ceremonies at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics and countless motion pictures and television shows.
For more information about General Dynamics Global Imaging Technologies, please visit www.gd-imaging.com.
For more information about General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, please visit www.gd-ais.com.
More information about General Dynamics is available online at www.generaldynamics.com.
SOURCE General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems
CONTACT: Media: Jennifer Montesano, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Investors: Amy Gilliland, General Dynamics
Web Site: http://www.gd-ais.com
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U.S. Intelligence Agencies Virtual Career Fair ~ March 6th, 2012
The United States Intelligence Community (IC) invites you to attend the third annual IC Virtual Career Fair – a free online event – on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern). Space is limited. To guarantee entrance, pre-registration is highly encouraged. Reserve your spot today!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about IC careers and get tips on how to apply for positions. From the comfort of your computer, you can:
- Visit IC agencies’ virtual booths
- Chat with recruiters in real-time (event day only)
- Link to IC agency Web sites to apply to positions online
- Network with other job seekers
- Attend presentations
- Hundreds of Opportunities
You’ll find jobs in the following disciplines, mostly in the Washington, D.C./Baltimore, MD, metropolitan area:
- Business/Contracting and Acquisitions/Financial Management
- Clandestine Services
- Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering
- Cybersecurity/Information Assurance/Computer Forensics
- Engineering and Physical Science
- >> Foreign Languages — Language Analysts/Instructors/Contract Translators
- Information Technology
- Intelligence Analysis — Economic, Cultural, Imagery, Military and Regional
- Program Management
- Security/Police Officers
- Student Intern Program Positions
Sneak Preview and On Demand! Registration is your virtual ticket not only to the event, but also to a limited sneak preview day on March 5 and a 2-week on-demand period March 7-21.
At the sneak preview, you’ll be able to familiarize yourself with the show environment and download informational materials ahead of time.
The on-demand period lets you come back to the show at your leisure to collect the materials you gathered or review presentations and other information. Plus, if you know you won’t be available on event day, register anyway to attend the show during the on-demand period.
Chat-with-recruiter functionality will only be available on event day.
Exhibitors The following agencies will be participating in the IC Virtual Career Fair:
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
- Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
- FBI Language Services Section
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
- National Security Agency (NSA)
- National Virtual Translation Center (NVTC)
Accessibility If you are unable to attend the IC Virtual Career Fair, or have difficulty with some components of the virtual environment using accessibility software (e.g., screen reading software, live-captioning services), please visit the agency Web sites listed above for more information and to apply online.
IC agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or status as a parent.
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U.S. Chamber Hiring Our Heroes Veterans Initiative Announces Expansion from 100 to 400 Hiring Fairs Nationwide
WASHINGTON, DC /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ ~ The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes announced today that it will expand its program from 100 hiring fairs nationwide in its first year to 400 fairs in its second year. Kevin Schmiegel, executive director of the Chamber’s Hiring Our Heroes veterans initiative, made the announcement in an exclusive interview this morning on NBC’s Today Show.
Hiring Our Heroes also welcomes today Capital One’s partnership in executing this effort. Capital One, a company with a long record of supporting veterans and their families both in hiring and transition support, joins with the Chamber and dozens of companies from every major industry and sector to support Hiring Our Heroes and to fund local, free hiring fairs for veterans and military spouses.
“We began this program with the mission to connect our heroes and their spouses with new career and job opportunities,” said Schmiegel. “Capital One is the perfect example of a company that gets it. With their assistance, we have the opportunity to connect hundreds of thousands of veterans this year with thousands of companies across the nation. Without Capital One and all of our corporate partners stepping forward, this program would not be possible.”
In March 2011, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched its Hiring Our Heroes program, a nationwide effort to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment. The Chamber started the program to improve public-private sector coordination in local communities, where veterans and their families are returning every day. Working with our extensive network of state and local chambers and public, private, and non-profit partners, we will do a better job of matching veteran and military spouse talent with career opportunities in the private sector.
Since the launch of our program in March 2011, the Chamber has hosted 91 hiring fairs in 44 states and have dozens more scheduled before the end of March 2012. Thus far, the Chamber hiring fairs have hosted more than 90,000 veterans and military spouses and given them the opportunity to meet with over 4,600 different employers. As a result, the Chamber has helped more than 8,000 veterans and military spouses find employment. Our efforts have only one measure of success: jobs for America’s veterans and military spouses.
“Capital One is privileged and honored to have veterans of every branch of service as colleagues, team members and leaders throughout our company,” said Jory Berson, Capital One’s Chief Human Resources Officer. ”The tremendous problem-solving and leadership skills that are central to so many military careers apply exceptionally well to the private sector. We hope that through this partnership we can help more companies put these skills and talents to work.”
Through Capital One and all of the Chamber’s corporate partners, Hiring Our Heroes will continue to grow beyond its 400 hiring fairs in the coming year. On March 28, the initiative will mark its 1st anniversary with hiring fairs in New York, Chicago, Fort Hood, and Stuttgart, Germany (via a virtual online hiring fair). At the fair aboard the USS Intrepid in New York City, Hiring Our Heroes will make another significant veterans hiring announcement.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.
SOURCE U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Web Site: http://www.uschamber.com
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SAIC Awarded Contract for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs
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MCLEAN, VA /PRNewswire/ ~ Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) announced today it was awarded a prime contract by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs (OASD [NCB]) to provide professional, technical, analytical and executive-level administrative services in support of the OASD (NCB) and other components of the Department of Defense (DoD). The blanket purchase agreement (BPA) has a one-year base period of performance, four one-year options, and a contract ceiling value of $95 million if all options are exercised. Work will be performed primarily in the National Capital Region.
The OASD (NCB) is the principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense for all matters concerning DoD nuclear weapons, chemical demilitarization, chemical / biological / radiological / nuclear (CBRN) defense, cooperative threat reduction and arms control. It is also directly responsible to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary, and Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (AT&L) in matters associated with the Nation’s overall security objectives. Under the contract, SAIC will provide professional, technical, analytical and executive-level administrative services as required, including: nuclear-related technical assessments; improvement of processes and productivity; and providing management and integration of programs and projects internal to or between federal agencies. SAIC is one of three contractors eligible to compete for task orders under this contract.
“We look forward to continuing to provide critical policy, technical analysis and advisory support services to enable the OASD (NCB) to achieve mission success across the breadth of its roles and responsibilities mission set, to include sustaining a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent and countering the threat from nuclear terrorism and nuclear proliferation,” said Tom Watson, SAIC senior vice president and acting business unit general manager.
About SAIC
SAIC is a FORTUNE 500® scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy & environment, health, and cyber security. The company’s approximately 41,000 employees serve customers in the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. Government civil agencies and selected commercial markets. Headquartered in McLean, Va., SAIC had annual revenues of approximately $11 billion for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2011.
For more information, visit www.saic.com. SAIC: From Science to Solutions®
Contact: Melissa Koskovich koskovichm@saic.com
SOURCE SAIC
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2012 Linux Job Forecast ~ Demand is on the Rise ~ Salaries Up!
NEW YORK, NY and SAN FRANCISCO, CA /PRNewswire/ ~ The first-ever report forecasting the Linux job market shows demand for Linux skills is on the rise but that finding talent is difficult. This is triggering better salaries and bonuses for Linux professionals.
The 2012 Linux Jobs Report released today shares the results of a recent survey of more than 2,000 hiring managers. The survey was conducted by Dice, the leading career site for technology and engineering professionals, and The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the growth of Linux.
Key statistics from the report include:
Eighty-one percent of survey respondents say that hiring Linux talent is a priority in 2012. This urgency is driving a substantial increase in recruiting activity, with nearly half (47%) of hiring managers expecting to add more Linux professionals to their firms in early 2012 and 63 percent noting Linux hires are increasing relative to jobs created in other skill areas.
But, a full 85 percent report having difficulty finding qualified Linux professionals to fill these positions, pointing to the need for more skilled Linux talent.
In an economy where contract and temp-to-hire positions have become more prevalent, Linux professionals garner more full-time positions and better salaries, bonuses and perks. While average pay increase for tech professionals averaged just two percent in 2011, professionals with Linux skills have seen a five percent increase in salaries and a 15 percent jump in bonus payouts over the same timeframe.
Seventy-five percent of respondents cited the mid-level professional with three to five years of experience as their most-sought hires, especially those with development or systems administration skills.
“Linux jobs have become some of the hottest jobs in all of tech,” said Jim Zemlin, executive director at The Linux Foundation. “Clearly, hiring managers throughout the IT tech sector understand this and are aggressively seeking Linux professionals. It is our job to meet this demand by ensuring developers and systems admins have access to the community networking opportunities and Linux training they need to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity.”
With the tech industry having twice as many openings as professionals who can do the job[1], college grads to mid-career professionals are considering how to take advantage of that opportunity. Software programming has been highly touted as a lucrative area of technology, and with the increasing use of Linux and open source software across industries, Linux know-how is topping the list of most highly sought expertise in this area.
“In the last ten years, there’s been no tech skill that matches Linux in terms of growth in hiring requests and size of demand and clearly it’s not done,” said Alice Hill, Managing Director, Dice.com. “The best Linux candidates have options and we need more talented professionals to join the community. Linux is simply a core skill for anyone pursuing a career in software development or systems administration.”
To download the complete report, please visit: http://www.linuxfoundation.org/publications/linux-foundation/2012-linux-jobs-report
The 2012 Linux Jobs Report Methodology
From December 6 to December 16, 2011, Dice and The Linux Foundation surveyed hiring managers at corporations, Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs), government organizations, and staffing agencies. More than 2,300 responded with 42 percent indicating their company was headquartered in the United States, 27 percent in Europe, 11 percent in Asia, seven percent in South America, as well as Africa, Australia/New Zealand, Japan, the Middle East, Mexico and Central America. Respondents needed to have hired at least one Linux professional in the last year, or plan to hire Linux professionals in 2012 to participate in the survey, and were allowed to check as many responses to questions as appropriate.
About Dice
Dice, a Dice Holdings, Inc. service, is the leading career site for technology and engineering professionals. With a 21-year track record of meeting the ever-changing needs of technology professionals, companies and recruiters, our specialty focus and exposure to highly skilled professional communities enable employers to reach hard-to-find, experienced and qualified technology and engineering candidates. www.Dice.com
About The Linux Foundation
The Linux Foundation is a nonprofit consortium dedicated to fostering the growth of Linux. Founded in 2000, the organization sponsors the work of Linux creator Linus Torvalds and promotes, protects and advances the Linux operating system by marshaling the resources of its members and the open source development community. The Linux Foundation provides a neutral forum for collaboration and education by hosting Linux conferences, including LinuxCon, and generating original Linux research and content that advances the understanding of the Linux platform. Its web properties, including Linux.com, reach approximately two million people per month. The organization also provides extensive Linux training opportunities that feature the Linux kernel community’s leading experts as instructors. Follow The Linux Foundation on Twitter.
Trademarks: The Linux Foundation, Linux Standard Base, MeeGo, Tizen and Yocto Project are trademarks of The Linux Foundation. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds.
[1] United States State of the Union, January 25, 2012
Dice Media Contact Rachel Ceccarelli dicemedia@dice.com
The Linux Foundation Media Contact Jennifer Cloer jennifer@linuxfoundation.org
SOURCE The Linux Foundation; Dice.com
Web Site: http://www.linuxfoundation.org
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Language Line Services Announces Plans to Hire 2,000 Interpreters in 2012
MONTEREY, CA /PRNewswire/ ~ Language Line Services, the global market leader in interpretation, localization and translation solutions, plans to hire 2,000 interpreters this year, the company announced today.
Language Line Services is recruiting 1,300 Spanish interpreters, 400 Mandarin, Russian, Vietnamese, Korean, Cantonese, Portuguese, Arabic, Polish and French interpreters and nearly 200 in more than 160 other languages. “It’s a great career opportunity with projections for the worldwide language access market as high as $38.1 billion by 2013. If you have near-native proficiency in both English and another language and are looking for employment with a company that will provide you with the training and coaching into this exciting profession, we have an opportunity for you,” said Louis F. Provenzano, Jr., President and CEO of Language Line Services.
“Interpreting is a profession that requires language skills, a wide knowledge base, mental agility and, most importantly, the compassion for those whom they assist. We are proud to have opened the door for thousands of interpreters into the language access industry through our comprehensive and rigorous training program,” added Winnie Heh, Senior VP of Global Operations of Language Line Services. “Our training program consists of Web-based and instructor-led sessions, one-on-one coaching, peer calibration as well as a multitude of reference materials. With multi-million dollar investments annually, the program is the result of 30 years of continuous improvement made by our team of training and Quality Assurance professionals,” He continued.
The majority of the positions offer the opportunity to work from home as an interpreter, providing services on your own schedule, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week. Work-at-home positions are available in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the United Kingdom. Language Line Services also has employment openings at its global centers in Costa Rica, Panama and the Dominican Republic.
“Interpreting is a great job for anyone, especially someone looking for a career change,” said Janet Eckles, who has been an interpreter at Language Line Services for more than 20 years. “You would probably be surprised how many people need the help of an interpreter. It is always exciting because you don’t know what your next call will be like. You see immediately how you’re helping people and how much they appreciate your assistance. It is truly rewarding. Not many people can say that about their jobs.”
Language Line Services handles more than 20 million interpretation calls annually for law enforcement, healthcare organizations, the courts and businesses in more than 170 languages, and handles about 90% of the telephone interpretations for 911 emergency calls nationwide.
“Interpreters and translators are increasingly critical for any number of industries to conduct their day-to-day business,” Provenzano said. “Companies naturally want to market their services to consumers who speak little, if any, English. They often must translate contracts with vendors and partners in a variety of languages. For the limited-English speakers themselves, the absence of language access can be life threatening, as social services struggle to keep up with the ongoing demographic shifts.”
Join Language Line Services and make a difference in peoples’ lives every day. Apply for an interpreter position here: http://www.languageline.com/page/careers/.
About Language Line Services
Language Line Services, the global leader in language solutions for over 30 years, serves clients in government, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, retail and many other industries in more than 170 spoken and written languages, as well as American Sign Language (ASL) and Mexican Sign Language (LSM). Language Line Services is recognized as a trusted partner to thousands of public and private organizations throughout the world, providing easy access to the industry’s most dynamic and comprehensive suite of language solutions that drive a strong return on investment. Language Line Services is known for solving customers’ complex language communication issues with leading services that include telephone, on-site and video interpreting, translation and localization, as well as interpreter assessment and training programs. Please visit http://www.languageline.com.
Contact:
Trent Freeman Olmstead Williams Communications tfreeman@olmsteadwilliams.com http://www.olmsteadwilliams.com
SOURCE Language Line Services
Web Site: http://www.languageline.com
Air Force Band Program Auditions ~ USAF Seeks Musicians
The Air Force Bands Program announces new career opportunities in its Premier and Regional Bands!!
Premier Band Vacancies
~ TUBA
~ TROMBONE
~ EUPHONIUM
~ TRUMPET
Regional Band Vacancies
~ HORN
~ TRUMPET
~ VOCAL (4 Positions)
~ PIANO (2 Positions)
For more information on any of there opportunities, click here.
ABOUT AIR FORCE BANDS
Air Force bands organize, train and deploy professional Airman musicians, harnessing the power of music to inspire immediate, positive, and long-lasting impressions of the United States Air Force and the United States of America in the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide.
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