From this NY Times article:

Salaries for finance majors rose 1.6 percent, to $50,546, while those for liberal arts majors fell 8.9 percent, to $33,540. For graduates with computer-related degrees, salary offers rose 5.8 percent, to $58,746.

VC3 has expanded our development team to facilitate our planned expansion of our Academic Suite into the national market. To support our growth we’re adding to our team a test engineer to plan, execute and automate testing processes at our downtown Columbia, SC office (our software development headquarters). This person must be driven to ensure software quality even give our tight schedules and frequent releases so we can meet the needs of our customers. They will work closely with developers, product architect and product managers who will rely on them to get fast and thorough feedback on application quality so strong communication and collaboration skills are a must. We strive to work “smarter not harder” so test automation is a vital part of this role. This person, in additional to being analytical, methodical and highly efficient, should have programming and database skills (C#, SQL, HTML, JavaScript) in order to design and create automated tests. New techniques, processes and tools developed by this person we hope will benefit VC3’s other development projects making this an opportunity to have big impact on VC3 long term. I would encourage interested recent graduates that have a track record of success while at USC apply here: http://www.vc3.com/about/careers/ste510.aspx. See also http://www.vc3.com/about/careers.aspx. Thank You, Matt Hooper VC3 | Product Architect, K-12 Public Education

Software Test Engineer

VC3, an innovative, growing IT services solution provider, headquartered in Columbia, SC is seeking to fill a fulltime Software Test Engineer position in our Columbia, SC office. The Software Test Engineer position is responsible for reviewing requirements, specifications and documentation to gain a thorough understanding of the programs and processes to be certified using primarily .NET framework for our Academic Suite of products. The position will ensure the quality of the software is provided for release to production by defining testing plans, strategies and approaches, creating software test scenarios and test scripts, executing software test scripts, analyzing test results, and reporting quality issues to the team. Coordinate with system engineers to communicate test results and resolve defects. Identify software issues and enter data in a defect management system. Create testing metrics for project management to assess stability and status of all testing activities. Participate in the design and development processes as needed in order ensure product quality is high. Recognize opportunities for process improvement in order to increase overall product quality and team effectiveness. Provide or validate estimates for assigned tasks. Create and modify test scripts to certify system changes. Develop test control databases. Maintain test databases and ensures their integrity and currency. Distribute test data from control database to development staff to satisfy adequate unit testing. Assist with configuration management tasks on a project (test scripts, source code control, and coordination of requirement changes) as required. Release product updates into production. May perform program changes, develop other software programs, or assist with other aspects of the development lifecycle as required. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team, in a learning environment and to have the opportunity to collaborate on a variety of development activities. The following skills/attributes are required: · 1 – 3 years of related experience. · Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field. · Good problem solving and decision-making skills. · Ability to understand and analyze complex issues. · Must be motivated, detail orientated, highly organized and able to handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities in an effective manner with a high level of quality. · Must possess excellent communication and teamwork skills as well as being able to perform in a fast-paced, diverse environment with demanding market needs. · Desire to provide the highest levels of service to clients. · Must be driven to improve product quality in creative and innovative ways. · Must be able to quickly understand new system functionality and efficiently create useful test plans around it, including the creation of automated tests. Required technical skills include: · General knowledge of web application design conventions is required. · Familiarity with iterative and agile development methodologies is required. · Familiarity with a developer-oriented automated testing framework for web applications, such as WatiN, is desired. · Knowledge of the .NET Framework including C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, VS.NET, and SQL Server is preferred. Other: · Travel Requirements: Ability to travel when necessary; must have reliable transportation. · Candidate selected will be subject to a background and credit screening. · VC3 offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, life, 401k matching, flex spending plans, etc…

Assistant wanted; an alert business student interested in small business software and computer technology. Or a computer student with basic business knowledge, interested in working with small businesses. This is not a Wall Street kind of job. You will be working directly for the owner of Cohen Consulting. We will be installing business application software based on Microsoft Sequel Server on the latest HP Business Desktops, Workstations and Servers. We are currently using Windows 7 Pro 64bit on desktops. We do strictly high quality systems and provide a high level of service to our customers. Knowledge of networking basics is required. Programming is not a requirement but a plus. Some knowledge of SQL database would be helpful. The job starting out would be to load new computers with software applications, configure as required and deliver and install computers. Every job is custom and has unique requirements so you will not be on an assembly line type job. Depending on your ability and workload you may interact with customers and have an opportunity to sell systems for commission. Most of your work will be hourly. Starting wage is $10 with increases to quick learners. Hours are flexible depending on workload and classes. You must be able to work every day M-F. Some weekend work may be available. You must appear business like. No jeans etc. Coat & ties are not required. You must have transportation. If interested please contact and send resume to: Steven H. Cohen Cohen Consulting 1 Airy Hall Court Columbia, SC 29209 scohen@sc.rr.com Office 803-790-0069

I am looking for someone to build a web app for the iphone. The programming project involves designing an app to capture the events related to a medication administration process. We want to develop a computerized method, as opposed to the traditional paper and pencil method, to capture events being performed by a nurse in a timely and accurate manner. The app is envisioned to be a web-based application to be developed using HTML, SQL, and JQTouch, and the app will be tested on the ipod Touch and iPad.

As usual, I don't expect you to know these technologies. I expect you to learn them while on the job. Contact Jose Vidal if you are interested.

Programmer Analyst I (PATH)-310560 Description The Colonial Life IT PATH is a professional entry training program for college graduates interested in a career in Information Technology. It focuses on skills related to application development. The program's focus is on large enterprise systems and related architecture and also includes insurance concepts specific to life and voluntary insurance markets. The program is rigorous, but the rewards are large. Colonial Life seeks people with potential. PATH is designed for the professional entry-level college graduates who are interested in a challenging IT career. Qualifications The PATH consists of 10 weeks of focused training. The first 5 weeks consist of intense classroom training including programming assignments. The second 5 weeks is a combination of classroom and on-the-job training. The fulltime program starts June 21, 2010 at our Columbia, SC campus. As part of the selection process, candidates will be interviewed and must complete a programming aptitude assessment. PATH participants are initially provided challenges both individually and as a team. They will enjoy solving problems and working with peers. They are matched in advance to a specific system team and have an assigned mentor to assist them with the transition into both the company and their new team. PATH graduates typically form long-term bonds and have a higher rate of being successful in their IT career. Contact: Whelchel, Alan E Also, go here for more job openings at Colonial Life.

I'm Leroy Clarke, college recruiter at JPMorganChase. With that said, we are still recruiting college juniors for our Technology Summer Internship Program. We are seeking college juniors with a 3.2 GPA or Higher majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Management Information Systems interested in our 10 week intern program. If you're aware of college juniors that are interested in the below/attached opportunity, please have them e-mail their updated resume to Christina Ballenger at the following e-mail address: christina.m.ballenger@jpmchase.com NOTE: College Juniors ONLY must have a 3.2 Overall GPA or Higher and Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident for consideration. Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, April 28th. Regards, Leroy Clarke -------------------------------------------------------- Technology Summer Analyst Development Program Program Overview JPMorgan Chase is seeking highly motivated individuals for opportunities within our Technology Summer Analyst Development Program. The overall mission of JPMorgan Chase’s technology team is to establish technology as a competitive advantage for the firm by coupling technological expertise with an understanding of our strategic vision. Information technology supports the spectrum of staff functions that lie at the heart of virtually every aspect of our business. The goal of the Technology Summer Analyst Development Program is to introduce and prepare participants for the information technology organization at JPMorgan Chase through a 10 week program. You will be exposed to different technology areas through varied training and presentations. Technology Summer Analysts join technology teams who are responsible for designing, developing and supporting the applications or projects that give our businesses their competitive edge. Summer Analyst Program Details The Summer Analyst Development Program is primarily for students entering their senior year of college, with some opportunities for rising sophomores and juniors. The Summer Analyst Development Program is structured similar to the full-time Technology Analyst Development Program. The variety of roles offered is vast and constantly evolving, with numerous opportunities to gain technology experience across all business areas. This creates a very exciting environment in which to launch a career. These are the different opportunities that are available within the Technology Summer Analyst Development Program: • Application Development Analyst – As an application development analyst, you may design, develop, code, test debug, and document programming applications to satisfy requirements of one or more user areas. You will translate business and technical requirements into technical application specifications. • Service Delivery Analyst – As an application service delivery analyst, you may perform day-to-day production support for applications or technology infrastructure (i.e. networks, servers, desktops), diagnose problems, and resolve production issues. You will install/remove, configure, and maintain operating system workstations and servers, including web servers, database servers and application servers, in support of business processing requirements. You may also be required to monitor and tune systems to achieve optimum performance levels and analyze system support processes. • Business Systems Analyst – As a business systems analyst you will be part of a team that will identify, assess, and record near-term business needs, recommend business priorities, document business requirements, and provide insight on options, risk and cost vs. benefit. You may assist in project tracking, user acceptance testing, as well as creating and/or providing training for users. Qualifications Preferred majors include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. • A GPA of 3.5+ is preferred • Working knowledge of C, C++, Java, C#, Visual Basic, SQL, networking and infrastructure and/or server administration. • Strong leadership, interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills. • Ability to collaborate with others in a results-driven, team-oriented environment. • Must be flexible, adaptable to change, able to multi task in a fast-paced diverse environment. • Strong desire to work in the financial services industry • Candidates must have the eligibility to work permanently in the U.S. Hiring Locations • Columbus, OH • Chicago, IL If you're aware of college juniors that are interested in the above/attached opportunity, please have them e-mail their updated resume to Christina Ballenger at the following e-mail address: christina.m.ballenger@jpmchase.com NOTE: College Juniors ONLY must have a 3.2 Overall GPA or Higher and Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident for consideration. Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, April 28th.

Microburst Learning is looking for 2 interns for the summer. The hours are flexible and we have our office in Five Points where they can setup office. The internship description is posted below. A good deal of the intern’s responsibility would be creating flash games. The students could also create the models and sets for the games in Maya. We are happy to work with the student to make it possible for them to receive course credit for the internship (if that would be an option). Would you please pass the word on to your students? I sure would appreciate it! If a student is interested, please have them contact Rebecca Bazzle. r.bazzle@microburstlearning.com or (843) 556-1923. Multimedia Design/ Flash Animation and Actionscripting Internship (CIP) Employer Name: Microburst Learning No of Openings: 2 Work Schedule: flexible hours per week: part-time 20 hours or full-time 40 hours Wage/Salary: $12.00 Employment Start Date: May 2010 Employment End Date: August 2010 Job Description: Multimedia Design/ Flash Animation and Actionscripting Internship We are looking for a creative, responsible and talented person to create flash based educational games for k-12 students and interactions for Virtual Job Shadows. Qualifications: The successful candidate should be able to pay close attention to detail, be able to follow instructions, meet deadlines and have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. The intern should have expertise in Flash, specifically designing layouts, animating characters, and writing Actionscript 2. The intern should have strong programming skills to be able to develop interactive educational games. The hire should be familiar with Photoshop and able to edit pictures or graphics. The candidate should be a self-organizing problem solver able to work in a team environment. Application Instructions: Submit electronic resume to Rebecca Bazzle, Creative Director, Microburst Learning. r.bazzle@microburstlearning.com

The College of Education is looking for a GA to perform web programming tasks for Summer 2010, with possible re-appointment for Fall and Spring semesters. Experienced with IIS, ASP, SQL, SQLServer, XML, CSS and Javascript. This position is responsible for maintaining an existing codebase as well as the development of new applications. Tuition and generous stipend. Please send inquiries, including vita and references to David Michaels – michaels@sc.edu – no telephone calls, please.

by Duncan Buell The computer is all around us , in online commerce (Amazon, iTunes,eBay), in constant access and connections on smart phones that text, browse the web, play music, and display photos and video clips. And yet, surprisingly, enrollments in university computer science programs are down substantially from a few years ago. Our nation is at risk, because we have become completely dependent on computers and their software applications, and yet we do not have enough people starting careers in computer science. Consider this: the growth rate for jobs in computer science is projected at 2-1/2 times the national average, the best of any job category. Nearly two-thirds of jobs forecast in all of science and technology are in computer science. Starting salaries are near the top, and long-term earnings are better than any job category other than law and higher management; and computing and software management and development consistently rank in the top ten for job satisfaction. Why, then, are students not attracted to computer science? What can we do to attract more students into computer science? How can we attract students into a discipline that currently forecasts three job openings for every college graduate? Students should understand that computer science is much more than just programming. Although many jobs may start with programming, good people should rise from being those who write code under direction into management positions directing others to write code, and eventually into design and management of data center and software operations. For people with talent, this is not a career limited to staring at a computer screen. Computer science is also not just a job that deals with the computer. In the end, the goal is to get a software package to fill a need, but the really hard part involves working with the nontechnical person to understand exactly what is wanted. Beyond technical skills, people skills and writing and presentation skills are crucial to getting the software to perform needed tasks. Computer scientists who really stand out are those who not only know technical material, but who also have strong interpersonal skills. Finally, the computer is everywhere, and thus careers exist in virtually every job sector. A student who likes to work with computers and who has second interests in fields such as music, politics, journalism, business,science, or media and animation, can find career paths that combine both passions with a major and minor in computer science and a second area. The world of computing is also one of the last places where startup businesses can flourish. There is no need for a manufacturing plant, or government approval of a new drug. Many computing companies start with only a good idea and people willing to work to create a success. Make no mistake, computer science requires hard work; salaries are high because it isn't a career for everyone. But it is a career with limitless opportunity and a continuous influx of new ideas and new toys with which to play. Duncan Buell is a professor with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of South Carolina.

Manager needs someone who has at least 1-2 years of work experience, not just the IT degree. Prefers someone who has been a jack-of-all-trades since they’ll be working with Windows Server, networking, Unix, Linux, Java, etc. Does not have to have programmed in Java but needs to be able to look at Java and JavaScript code to access issues. Analyze application problems and recommend workable solutions. Provide on-call support when required. Monitor system performance and notify more experienced personnel of issues that arise. Execute jobs that emulate web or CRM application processing. Provide Tier II support for user and system problems. Monitor system performance in real-time as well as via reports. Provide 24/365 on-call support for overall performance concerns. Analyze statistical reporting. Behavior Characteristics: Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience IT Degree Required 4 Years Windows Server Required 1 Years AIX/Unix Required 1 Years Java Required SQL Nice to have Oracle Nice to have Networking Nice to have IT work experience Required 1 Years Paul Clark Paul Clark Technical Recruiter 11 Brendan Way, Suite 100 Greenville, SC 29615 Tel: 864-751-1951 Cell: 919-671-2725 Fax: 888-813-6803

Tech after five is a 100% networking event designed to exclusively connect tech entrepreneurs and professionals. We meet from 5:30 to 7:30 and we're on a mission to help people make the connections they need to advance their businesses and careers. What’s Happening RSVP Online and bring a business card with you and the first beer is on us. This is about networking and getting to know your fellow tech professionals. Sponosored by: Immedion, CyberWoven, Advanced Automation Consulting With Additional Support from: Columbia Chamber's Information Technology Council, Innoventure SouthEast, InnoVista, South Carolina IT Leadership Council, SC Launch, EngenuitySC What are people saying about Tech After Five? Great opportunity to meet people and share ideas. Informational events are useful and they have their place but there aren’t quite as many social opportunities. This gave me an opportunity to meet and spend some time with the “brain trust” in our community. - Gary Berger I was able to meet a lot of excellent business contacts. Very friendly people made me feel welcome, and several people introduced me to people they knew. Great opportunity for good conversations. Thanks so much for having the event! - Laura MacPherson I loved Tech After Five because it gave me an opportunity to meet with other in my industry and related industries in a more relaxed atmosphere. I look forward to future gatherings and the connections I will be able to make with others in the community. - J. Patrick Greer Free beer. Good friends. Meeting new people. - Adam Gautsch

A little background on the job: It is an entry level application analyst position – full time. Working with me to provide on-site support for users of an Oracle based enterprise computing system. Knowledge of SQL is a requirement. Please tell anyone who is graduating in May to please put down that they have a BS degree – it requires a BS in Computer Science if there is no job experience. The job is posted on the USC web site. See below: Requisition Number 002347 Reporting to the Facilities Accounting Management Information System (FAMIS) Administrator, assists with technical and user support of the system and any Facilities or USC sub-systems that interface with FAMIS. Bachelor's degree in computer science or programming and three (3) years related experience, or equivalent education, training and experience. Considerable knowledge of system design, analysis, testing, debugging and maintenance techniques. Technical skills must include SQL. Mental demands include ability to prepare information in a clear and concise manner, to work effectively with departmental staff, University staff and vendors, and to exercise judgement and discretion. Incumbent must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to bridge the gap between technical experts and non-technical end users. Employee must be able to work in a team environment, manage work load to meet time restrictions, and work within specific resource limitations. Physical demands include the ability to operate and demonstrate utilization of specialized equipment for allied tasks. Oracle development experience preferred. Thank you so much for your help! Regards, Julie Yazel F.A.M.I.S. Systems Manager University of South Carolina 743 Greene Street Columbia, South Carolina 29208 803.777.5258 jyazel@fmc.sc.edu

Team IA has a full time opening for a software developer with strong analytical problem solving skills (also look for an internship position on jobmate) Functions/Requirements • Experience with development using Microsoft technologies including VB.NET and/or C#. • Familiarity with MS SQL Server and/or Oracle • Application architecture, design, and programming as per customer project specifications • A bachelors degree in Computer Science, Math or Science is strongly preferred • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills • Provide ongoing technical support for production systems; including troubleshooting, bug fixes, and code refactoring. • Excellent written and spoken communication skills • Must be self motivated with the ability to set and meet deadlines on multiple projects without frequent supervision. • Ability to work effectively with clients and other management personnel Please send a resume to Tommy Crutchfield at tcrutchfield@teamia.com Tommy Crutchfield 803.356.7676 o 803.467.1975 m

And, students attend, and get food, for free! POSSCON 2010.