AWC-PS to Host 2nd Annual Puget Sound IT Talent Crisis Workshop March 14, 2009

The Association for Women in Computing, Puget Sound Chapter (AWC-PS) is hosting its 2nd Annual “IT Talent Crisis Workshop” at the Museum of Flight, March 14, 2009, 9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. Top Puget Sound employers, IT talent, and business leaders will present workshops on challenges to the IT community in today’s economic climate.
Discussion Segments Include:

 The new IT worker/Generation Next
 Impacts of off-shoring and outsourcing on the marketplace
 Critical and in-demand IT roles:
o Where to find critical and in-demand IT roles
o How to land them
o What to retrain for
 Long-term perspective on economic conditions, demographics and their impact on demand for IT talent
 Hiring manager and recruiter perspectives on the future

Who Should Attend:

• Top IT Talent: What jobs are out there, even in a struggling economy? Should I stay or should I go? Is there such a thing as company loyalty and vice versa? Where should I look if I’m laid off or want to make a change?

• Career changers and new grads: How do I get the job I want and where are the hot jobs? What skills will be needed between now and 2016? What hot IT skills will continue to be in demand?

• Recruiters/Hiring Managers: How to find the best talent; Creative sourcing; Baby boomers are retiring-- or are they? How to sell the WHOLE package

• HR Directors and Succession Planners: Offshoring. Outsourcing. Layoffs. Baby boomers still here! Succession Planning. Going Green. IT Specialization. How do I manage all these variables to build my staffing plan?

This AWC, PS workshop will provide answers to issues critical to the future success of IT during these compelling times through group discussion with key speakers. There is a keen sense of urgency among top employers and IT talent to strategically map out a route toward answers and solutions that will prepare us for the inevitable future. We are looking for companies and professionals who are passionate about collaboration and brainstorming to come together and create a plan to assure IT’s future growth and success - economically and otherwise.

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Meeting Specifics:

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2009

Time: Registration and breakfast: 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Presentations and discussion: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lunch: 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Location: Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way S., Seattle, WA 98108-4097
Free parking and admission to the museum.

Pricing: (Until Feb 22) $55 members, $65 PMI members, $70 non-members,
$30 Students / $480 for table for 8.
(On Feb 23) $65 members, $75 PMI members, $80 non-members,
$40 students, $560 for table for 8.

Prizes: Complimentary Swivel Series 1 gig USB Drive for first 50 to register.

Go Online: http://www.awcps.org/meetings/mar2009_crisis.php.

The Association For Women In Computing (AWC) is a national, nonprofit, professional organization for individuals with an interest in information technology. The purpose of the Puget Sound Chapter is to promote awareness on issues affecting women in the computing industry, further the professional development and advancement of women in computing, and encourage women to enter computing as a career. We welcome men to all meetings or functions and to join as members.