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CIW EMEA Scholarship Winners Announced
Three CIW EMEA scholarship winners for 2008-were recently announced:
- Florian Brunbauer, from Austria, received a €650 scholarship. Brunbauer is a CIW Associate who aspires to earn the CIW Associate Design Specialist and Master CIW Designer certifications.
- Parisa Haghgoo, from Iran, received a €325 scholarship. Haghaoo plans to pursue an IT degree from a Florida university. Haghgoo holds a Master CIW Designer certification.
- Daniella Karayiannis, from South Africa, received a €325 scholarship. Karayiannis earned the Master CIW Designer certification.
The CIW certification program is committed to helping students pursue their higher-education goals by sponsoring three CIW EMEA scholarships each year. To be eligible for a CIW EMEA scholarship, a student must have earned at least one CIW certification. Look for the 2009- scholarship application in late 2008!
New Case Study: CIW Helps Careerline Tech Center (CTC) Secure Job Placement and Articulation for Web Technologies Students
Careerline Tech Center (CTC), a technical and career training center serving more than 1,500 high school students, had an established Information Technology (IT) program but found it was lacking key Web components that local industry deemed critical for employee candidates to have mastered. CIW's state-adopted vendor-neutral IT job-role curriculum and certification program met CTC's curriculum criteria while providing the Web components needed to maximize CTC's IT program. "The CIW curriculum provided the structure, assessment tools and nationally recognized certifications to build our new IT program. This was a natural fit to fill a gap in our course offerings," said Jeanne Steber, Careerline Tech Center Curriculum Associate.
OSCON (Open Source Convention) 2008
James Stanger book signing
James Stanger, Ph.D., Chief Certification Architect for the CIW (Certified Internet Web Professional) and CTP (Convergence Technologies Professional) technical certification programs, will be signing copies of his book LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell (2nd Edition, O'Reilly 2006) at OSCON 2008 in Portland, Oregon, on Monday July 21 at 12 noon.
LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell is an invaluable resource for determining what you need to know and practice when preparing to take the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) certification exams.
OSCON brings together more than 2,500 open-source developers and users to explore and promote the use of open-source technology. This year's convention will include 40 tutorials and more than 400 sessions.
2008 CIW Conference Speakers and Sessions Announced
The 2008 CIW Conference announces an exciting lineup of speakers and sessions! Keynote speakers include Jon "maddog" Hall, Executive Director of Linux International; and Eric Meyer, an internationally recognized expert on the subjects of HTML, CSS and Web standards. Session topics are geared toward Web technologists, enthusiasts, visionaries and instructors, and include Virtualization in the Classroom, Open Source Alternatives to Adobe, and many more. The 2008 CIW Conference will be held September 25-27 at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort and Spa in Destin, Florida. Register by July 31st and save $100!
New CIW Online Products Released
Now available! Online Practice Exams for the CIW Security Professional, CIW Server Administrator, CIW Internetworking Professional and CIW Web Languages (JavaScript and Perl) courses, as well as online Course Review for CIW Java Programming. These powerful testing packages offer convenient 24x7 online access and can be used to pre-assess certification aptitude, to identify skills gaps and additional study needs, and to prepare for the high-stakes exam environment. Plus, each package includes free auto-updates to test questions during your license period.
Pellissippi College Honors CIW Certificants
On May 1, 2008, Pellissippi State Technical Community College (PSTCC) hosted its first reception for the college's Web Technology program graduates and recipients of CIW (Certified Internet Web Professional) certifications. "We had 44 individuals get CIW-certified with a total of 52 certifications during this academic year [Fall 2007/Spring 2008]," reported Gay Bryant, PSTCC's Web Technology Coordinator. "Our students earned CIW Associate, CIW Professional and Master CIW certifications in Internet Foundations, Site Design, E-Commerce and JavaScript."
CIW U.S.A. Scholarship Winners Announced
Three CIW U.S.A. Scholarship winners for Fall 2008 / Spring 2009 were recently announced.
- Kaitlin Diemer, a student at Careerline Technical Center in Holland, MI, won $1,000. "Her work demonstrated a solid eye for design as well as consistent technical proficiency," said James Stanger, Ph.D., Chief Certification Architect for VCampus Corporation.
- Tim Basher, attending Polytech High School in Woodside, DE, won $500. "Tim's submissions were impressive because he demonstrated real ability to meet the needs of his audience," Stanger said.
- Chris Davis, studying at Lower Richland High School in Hopkins, SC, won $500. "Chris clearly has a strong talent for design. We were very impressed with his graphical design, as well as his sophisticated layouts," noted Stanger.
CIW EMEA Scholarship Program Announced
The CIW certification program is committed to helping students pursue their higher-education goals by sponsoring three CIW EMEA scholarships. CIW EMEA Scholarships are available to students planning to earn a Web design qualification through an institute during the Fall 2008 / Spring 2009 school year. To be eligible for a CIW EMEA Scholarship, a student must have earned at least one CIW certification. Deadline for application submission is June 30, 2008.
CIW Sponsors SkillsUSA Web Design Contests
The 2008 SkillsUSA Championships provide a showcase of the best career and technical students in the nation. CIW was recently privileged to sponsor the Web Design contests for the 2008 SkillsUSA Championships in Tennessee, Florida and Arizona. Teams of two students worked together for approximately six hours designing a 2008 CIW Conference Web site complete with graphics, text and forms. Teams were judged on several objectives including layout and design, navigation, and original code. Original XHTML, Java and CSS were par for the course as students employed Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Dreamweaver to complete their projects.
New Case Study: Western Governors University (WGU) Adopts CIW into IT Degree Programs
Western Governors University (WGU), a non-profit online university with more than 10,000 active students, chose CIW exams and courseware for its IT degree program assessment and content. "We wanted an entry-level exam that would diagnose the basic skill sets in IT. CIW Foundations did that," said Gwen Britton, Information Technology Programs Coordinator at WGU. "We also needed a generic assessment in designing Web sites. For this, the CIW Site Designer exam was a perfect match." By embedding standardized CIW Web technology certification exams and curriculum to provide its assessment and courseware needs, WGU found a comprehensive and affordable solution to increasing its IT program's effectiveness.
About.com named CIW Associate as one of the 10 Top Certifications
CIW (Certified Internet Web Professional) Associate certification has been designated as one of the Top 10 Certifications needed to begin an IT career today, according to About.com. CIW Associate was cited as fifth on the list and a top choice for individuals seeking to refine their Internet technologies skills. The Associate level requires only one exam called the Foundations exam, which covers html, dhtml, networking, graphics, and internet history. From there you can advance to the Professional and Master CIW levels.
CIW Simplifies Certification with Online Licensing - No Books Required
All-in-one classroom package offers increased learning flexibility for high schools, community colleges and universities.
CIW announces the availability of a comprehensive online classroom package that includes all of the materials needed to deliver CIW (Certified Internet Professional) classes.
CIW at Upcoming Conferences and Events
CIW representatives will be present at the following shows:
National Business Education Association (NBEA) in San Antonio, TX, March 19-21, 2008.
ACTEA 2008 Technical Assistance Conference in Albany, NY, March 26-28, 2008
American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Annual Convention in Philadelphia, PA, April 5-8, 2008.
CIW Partners with the American Association of Webmasters (AAWM)
CIW recently became an official partner of the American Association of Webmasters (AAWM). AAWM members enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on Official CIW Self-Study Kits, CIW learning materials and CIW exam vouchers. Founded in early 2002 by Donna Snyder, CEO, AAWM promotes high standards for quality in development and positive contributions to the Internet community. "The CIW certification embodies the comprehensive skills and high standards represented by AAWM members," Snyder stated. Web sites that belong to AAWM commit to upholding the AAWM Code of Ethics for high-quality design and content, user accessibility, and family-friendliness. The AAWM Awards programs are noted for their prestige and receive widespread media coverage.
