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Marcy Lab spring graduation I'd like to take a moment to talk about an awesome organization that is actively training a new generation of leaders that the tech industry desperately needs. The Marcy Lab School is an alternative software engineering program for diverse groups that may not have access to a traditional college education. The fellows in this program go through a rigorous yearlong program where they learn software engineering principles, team collaboration and leadership skills. I started volunteering for Marcy Lab last year with the spring cohort. I've given a talk about working within a team, done office hours for sql and mentored one of the fellows for nearly a year. I have been continually impressed with the program and the students in it. They are all there for a reason and put in a lot of work to make their goals. This past weekend, the Spring class graduated after completing their final group projects focused on civic engagement apps. Now comes the tough part for these fellows to enter the workforce, especially in the extended tech downturn we've been facing. Marcy Lab is a work training program. The point of the school is to prepare the students for the workforce. These students have made a big commitment to learn the skills necessary to get engineering jobs done. They do not have college degrees, but they do have an amazing drive and have put a huge amount of time and energy towards their goal. So if you are serious about seeing the benefits of a diverse workforce, get in touch with The Marcy Lab School and see what their fellows have to offer.

Now that ED season is over and there are lots of wounds being licked, I am going to get on top of my soapbox as I always do this time of year. Schools are getting increasingly selective, not because they suddenly became these bastions of amazing learning with professors that resemble Sir and Mr. Chips, but because more and more applications are coming through the door. College is a business. Plain and simple. Schools need to make institutional decisions. Geographic and academic diversity. Extracurriculars: we need a tuba player, debater and a dedicated researcher. We don't want everyone studying computer science, which has become the hottest major out there. When I consult, one of the challenges I face is convincing students to think outside the box. This does not mean that I'm recommending lower quality schools but it does mean that I want my students to look at schools that have what they want, in places they want to be that will be excited to have them. There are so many outstanding schools out there which will offer wonderful educations, experiences and life long friendships. That is what we, as college consultants, can help your student uncover. For parents and students in the Class of 2025, I urge you to be clever. And if you enable your student to take their degree outside of the US, you will be saving a fortune and your student will still get a top-notch education.

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Let’s go back to the 2nd of November 1988 - 35 years ago today - an infamous day in the history of the early internet. Young Robert Morris, a Cornell University student, embarked on a research project. His goal? To find out just how big the early internet really was. So, he launched a self-replicating worm (a harmless one, he thought) to help him count the number of computers connected to it. Simple, right? Sadly no. Due to a tiny hiccup (read: programming error), this "Morris Worm" took on a life of its own. Instead of politely knocking on each computer's door and asking, "Are you connected to the internet?", it kept relentlessly barging in, again and again, causing the digital equivalent of a traffic jam. The result? Around 6,000 machines (10% of the internet at that time) ended up infected. Government and university systems faced significant downtime for two days. It was a huge wake-up call that the internet would need security. Morris, unfortunately, didn't get a pat on the back for his ambitious project. Instead, he was dismissed from Cornell, given three years probation, and handed a $10,000 (just over £8,000) fine. A steep price to pay for an experiment gone wrong, wouldn't you say? So, as we commemorate the anniversary of the Morris Worm, let's remember: With great power (or programming skills) comes great responsibility. And if you ever plan to launch your own digital worm, make sure it knows when to stop knocking! #TechHistory #MorrisWorm #InternetTrivia

Ohioans, don't miss your opportunity to take one of our courses for FREE this May! Our May lineup of Microcredential courses, designed to get you started in your career in technology, are starting soon. And the best part? If you're an Ohioan in 11th grade or above, you are eligible to enroll for FREE through the IMAP Grant (up to a $3000 value) without any income restrictions. These grants are first-come, first-served, and they're filling up fast. Here are our May course dates: Intro to Programming: 5/20-5/24, 5/28-5/31 ChatGPT Essentials: 5/13-5/15 Cybersecurity Foundations: 5/11-5/12, 5/18-5/19 Data Analysis Fundamentals: 5/11-5/12, 5/18-5/19 SQL (All Versions): 5/19-5/21, 5/23 Whether you're aiming to jumpstart a new career, enhance your current role with tech skills, or simply explore the vast world of technology, our Microcredentials are where you find what you are looking for. Get started today and apply here: https://hubs.la/Q02vzrGj0 #DiversityInTech #Microcredentials #IMAPScholarship #TechEducation #OhioTech #CareerGrowth #WeCanCodeIT

Let's go back to the 2nd of November 1988 - 35 years ago today - an infamous day in the history of the early internet. Young Robert Morris, a Cornell University student, embarked on a research project. His goal? To find out just how big the early internet really was. So, he launched a self-replicating worm (a harmless one, he thought) to help him count the number of computers connected to it. Simple, right? Sadly no. Due to a tiny hiccup (read: programming error), this 'Morris Worm' took on a life of its own. Instead of politely knocking on each computer's door and asking, 'Are you connected to the internet?', it kept relentlessly barging in, again and again, causing the digital equivalent of a traffic jam. The result? Around 6,000 machines (10% of the internet at that time) ended up infected. Government and university systems faced significant downtime for two days. It was a huge wake-up call that the internet would need security. Morris, unfortunately, didn't get a pat on the back for his ambitious project. Instead, he was dismissed from Cornell, given three years probation, and handed a $10,000 (just over £8,000) fine. A steep price to pay for an experiment gone wrong, wouldn't you say? So, as we commemorate the anniversary of the Morris Worm, let's remember: With great power (or programming skills) comes great responsibility. And if you ever plan to launch your own digital worm, make sure it knows when to stop knocking! #TechHistory #MorrisWorm #InternetTrivia

Okay, let me tell you about these career videos. As someone who grew up with a very tech-y dad, the job of a network engineer he had was still a big mystery to me. I knew he was in tech and I knew he was busy, that’s all. So, to see the real correlation between what you are learning in school and what happens in the real world is extremely valuable. I am excited about these new video resources created by our collaborative team of marketers, educators and project managers at the National Centre for Computing Education with the help of the fantastic Digifish Limited 🤩 Watch the videos and share it with your colleagues, friends and most importantly - the young people in your life! Because let’s be honest, do YOU know what SQL is and how it’s used by Data Analysts? #computerscience #tech #careers

Being in tech has been overcomplicated by a lot of people including myself. Listen to this if you've ever been in a similar situation. When I joined St. Paul's University to pursue a Degree in Computer science, I had put myself under so much pressure because I wanted to achieve a lot within a short period of time. Little did I know that choosing a career in tech was more of having small and achievable tasks and not putting myself under so much pressure. Avoid: Putting so much pressure on yourself and take everyday as a learning day. Instead focus on setting small and achievable tasks on a daily basis.