Linux Foundation to World: Get a Job!
2010 will be a bumpy start to the inevitable climb in IT jobs, as the US economy struggles to reset itself after a deep recession. Today the Linux Foundation expanded its training program to get more Linux workers ready to fill those jobs.
Three Tips on Choosing the Right Technical Book
After my advice on self-training employees a few days ago, some folks asked me how to pick the right technical books for their situation. Valid question, because popular topics may have a shelf-full of books to choose from. How do you find yours? Try these three tips.
Three Options for Employee Self Training
I know people who used to make a fat living off training, but that train has slowed if not derailed. Well, not the “Train of Knowledge” all employees need to do their job better, but the gravy train of fat training contracts and fatter per diem checks for traveling around the country.
Career Watch: Asking for training when money is tight
The author of 'The Career Coward's Guide to Career Advancement' discusses how to get your company to provide training, even during the recession.
Enter to win a Cisco training course worth $3,495
Cisco Subnet welcomes Global Knowledge Training as a contributor to Cisco Subnet. In honor of this partnership, Global Knowledge is offering a free Cisco training course worth up to $3,495 to be given away to one lucky reader.
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