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Cybersecurity Jobs Projected to Rise as Technology Advances
When there are breaking news stories about hackers who've invaded the privacy of major corporations, stealing health care files and emails, and causing data breaches, companies can only hope they have the right team of information technology security professionals to handle the crisis.
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Computer Systems Design & Related Services Labor
Market Information
39,394 Jobs in 2015
+10.6% Change 2010 - 2020
$103,263 Avg. Earnings
EMSI was used as a research tool in obtaining this information
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BayTech Cybersecurity Training Grant
The BayTech Cybersecurity grant provides unemployed military veterans, dislocated aerospace workers, and other dislocated individuals with training that prepares them for a certification in Network Management and Security. Participants need to have some previous education in computer technologies including networking, computer science, or systems administration. Contact our Business Consultant Ruby Smith for more information.
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Job-Seeker Composite Report (Phase II) Coming Soon!
Our Market Analysis Group is continuously exploring new ways to deliver the most meaningful LMI to you. We have created a completely redesigned Job-seeker Composite report that will allow our Employment Counselors, Recruiters, and Staffing Specialists to generate a list of candidates with interest or experience in a particular occupation and/or in a specific career office and inform them of potential job opportunities. Do you have suggestions or ideas for reports/LMI that you would like to see? Let us know!
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DARS Services for Businesses
DARS administers programs that help Texans with disabilities find jobs through their vocational rehabilitation program. This video shows the bottom-line benefits businesses can take advantage of by partnering with DARS. Call 1-800-628-5115 or visit the website for more information.
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Top 10 Computer Systems Design & Related Services Companies Hiring Now!
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We've all heard the term "Tech Boom" in the news all around the nation for the past few years, and it's happening right here in the Gulf Coast Region too. In fact, the Houston area is seeing more and more opportunity as new and innovative solutions make their way into healthcare, education and many other industries for which our area is known. Check out the Top 10 Computer Systems Design & Related Services Industry Employers currently hiring in the Gulf Coast Region!
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Our Region is Full of Talent!
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There is simply no denying that Computer Systems Design and Related Services is an industry that is booming! The Houston Chronicle recently published a story highlighting the fact that companies are flowing out of Silicon Valley and into the great Lone Star State.
Texas is particularly attractive to new companies, or those that are looking to expand their operations due to the lower cost of living and the tax benefits of doing business here. Aside from being the 4th largest city in the nation with unparalleled proximity to both the east and the west coasts, the Houston area is home to the second largest population of Engineers - second only to, you guessed it, Silicon Valley - not to mention, we are simply the best!
Did you know that there are currently 6,593 active job-seekers in WIT identified as having experience in computer occupations with an average of 8 years of experience? INCREDIBLE! So, next time you find yourself speaking about the economic benefits of doing business in Texas, don't forget to mention that our Gulf Coast Region is where the talent is!
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On the Job Training Opportunities
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On-the-Job Training (OJT) offers participants an opportunity to earn as they learn while focusing on jobs that involve new technologies, production, service or additional skills for full-time positions (at least 30 hours per week) paying at least $12.00 per hour or more.
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 One Stop Tax Services is now hiring for their IT Technical Support Team! This team is responsible for making sure computer systems are running smoothly and ensuring users get the maximum benefits from their system. The company pays $13/hr to start, and will train the right candidates. WIT Job ID #3379408
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 Solutions Information Systems is a top-ranked solutions provider of business services and website solutions. They will be expanding their Houston location and are willing to provide extensive training for OJT participants. WIT Job Posting Coming Soon!
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All interested job seekers can find out if they are eligible for OJT by emailing their resume to OJT@wrksolutions.com.
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Top 10 Employers Hiring Computer Occupations Right Now!
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*Data for Gulf Coast Region, Feb. 1, 2016 - Mar. 22, 2016
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** HOT JOBS **
These Employers are Hiring!
AIG Employee Services, Inc. is hiring a full-time SAP Programmer Analyst for their office in Houston, TX. The perfect candidate will have a Bachelor's degree + 6 years-experience with SAP development and programming. AIG is a leading international insurance organization serving customers in more than 100 countries and jurisdictions. WIT Job Posting #7094264
AMAZON Web Services is currently hiring enterprise IT Leaders to work with their top-tier global 1,000 customers and their partners to transform their enterprise IT landscapes. The perfect candidate will engage customers to understand business drivers, assess application portfolios, design reliable and cost-effective hybrid cloud infrastructure. Amazon Web Services provides a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers critical applications for hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries around the world. WIT Job Posting #8436538
Genuent is currently hiring an SQL Server DBA/Reports Developer for a direct client in the Denton, TX area. The role is contract-to-hire, and the perfect candidate will be a dynamic, motivated and professional database developer or software engineer. They will work on several projects at the same time and recommend solutions to drive results. WIT Job Posting #3377933
ICONMA is currently hiring a Business Process Analyst for a 1-year contract role in Houston, TX. The perfect candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and two years-experience testing BPM applications and five years-experience in a software QA role. ICONMA is a nationwide consulting firm which provides services to Fortune 1000 clients in a broad range of industries. WIT Job Posting #3381989
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How to Eliminate (or Handle) Stress at Work
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Projects. Meetings. Events. Conference calls. Goals. Deadlines. It's all part of life in the office, and all of those things can be significant sources of stress. Forbes recently published an article that states on average, we have 30 to 100 projects on our plates at any given time, coupled with being interrupted an average of 7 times per hour; it's no wonder we can all feel stressed out from time to time.
After a stressful day (or week) we consciously know we need to unwind. We will usually say it to a friend, spouse, or a co-worker by hitting happy hour, lighting candles and soaking in the tub, or just zoning out, thankful for a little peace and quiet, but is it enough?
Stress, be it long-term or short-term, can have many effects on your body. Stress causes your brain to release cortisol, which is known to cause cravings for sugary and fatty foods. Stress can also cause your body to store fat, not a great combination, is it? From insomnia and headaches to high blood pressure and heart attacks, stress needs to be taken seriously, and there are ways to avoid (or deal with) it in the workplace. Here's just a few:
- Experts say taking a deep breath when you are feeling overwhelmed can clear your head and restore balance. 5 seconds in through the nose, 5 seconds out through the nose. Simple enough.
- Eating foods high in fat or sugar will stress out your body so stick to high protein foods and choose to eat smaller meals throughout the day, rather than a big mid-day meal (plus, you'll avoid that late afternoon crash.)
- Make sure you are getting enough sleep. This is your body's recovery time, so if you aren't getting enough rest, you're coming into the day already stressed out. If your mind is racing and you can't seem to turn your brain off, there's an old trick you can try - Cover your right nostril and breathe through the left one for 3 - 5 minutes. It'll knock you right out. (This is good advice from a medical doctor, not our Grandmother.)
- Prioritize your priorities. Seems simple enough, doesn't it? Not when competing deadlines and new projects keep coming at you any given moment of the day. So many times our to-do lists are the culprits of stress, but more often than not it's because we put the pressure on ourselves to do it all right now, this second. Review your list on a regular basis and re-prioritize it. It won't always be first in, first out. It's up to you to understand the scope of your projects and to effectively communicate a change in plans to those around you. I've never met a co-worker that was upset with me for a slight delay in their project when the CEO asked me for something for a Board Meeting that afternoon, have you?
We will all feel the stress, but we have the ability to handle it, and to make sure it isn't dictating our moods or impacting our health. Sure, the projects, meetings, events, conference calls, reviews, and deadlines will always be a part of our everyday lives. However, we are a fortunate few that get to say helping the community we live in, changing lives, and putting Texans back to work is also a part of our everyday lives. Stay healthy, stay happy.
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