Information Technology Leaders to Discuss

Trends and Training at February 24th AITP Meeting

Forum will explore IT initiatives in business, education and government 

Hicksville, N.Y. – February 18, 2009 – The Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Long Island Chapter today announced the speaker lineup for its February 24th meeting titled: “Preparing for the Upturn: IT as the Re-defining Engine for Everything.” Details on the event are available at: http://www.aitp-li.org/events/upcoming/2-24-09.html.   

At this meeting, leading information technology (IT) experts will discuss their programs, initiatives and observations on trends in the industry. Speakers will cover the skills required in the workforce and the educational initiatives, grants and programs that are available to businesses and individuals.  

“Although we face a very challenging economy today, it is clear that information technology (IT) can be the driving force behind increased organizational productivity,” said Barbara Viola, president, AITP Long Island Chapter. “But business can’t do it alone—a strong foundation of training and education is needed to arm the workforce with the skills required support these IT initiatives. The AITP is hosting this meeting to provide the IT, education and government communities with a forum to share information on their needs and the programs that are available to support these initiatives.”  

The panelists and their topics include:

Pat Malone - Director of Corporate Training and Education, Stony Brook University, http://www.licet.org/: training grant programs

Stephanie Mitchko - Vice President, Interactive Platform Development, Cablevision Systems Corp., http://www.cablevision.com: current IT trends

Ray Donnelly - Director of Workforce Programs, Long Island Forum for Technology (LIFT), http://www.lift.org: the new 13 N Regional Workforce Development Program

Scott Campbell - Assistant News Editor, Everything Channel http://everythingchannel.com/: “Now is not the time to bury your head”  

The pre-meeting workshop sponsors are Polytechnic Institute of NYU (NYU:Poly), http://www.poly.edu and Hofstra University, http://www.hofstra.edu.

Speaker: Dr. George Bouklas (http://www.bouklasgroup.com/) – Business Skills for the IT Professional.  

Pre-registration for this AITP event is strongly recommended, as seating is limited. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, from 11 AM to 2 PM, at the Melville (NY) Marriott. Visit the AITP LI Chapter Web site for details: http://www.aitp-li.org/events/upcoming/2-24-09.html.  

About the AITP Long Island Chapter

Founded in 1954, the mission of the Long Island Chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) is to provide members with professional development, education, and exposure to technology trends and leadership in the Long Island business community. The chapter provides opportunities for networking with experienced peers in industry, academia, and government, and offers a scholarship program for students. The Long Island Chapter of the AITP was named the 2007 national “Association Outstanding Chapter,” and is the association of choice for Long Island’s information technology leaders.

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