Tag: technology
Student Corner: The State of Technology in North Carolina
The North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA) recently published the 2017 State of the Technology Industry Report providing interested stakeholders an in-depth review of North Carolina’s technology industry. The following blog post will provide a snapshot of the report that is available for downl … Read more
Student Corner: Coding for Economic Development
“In short, software is eating the world.” – Mark Andreessen, co-founded Netscape From cell phones, cars, to wearable tech, software keeps finding new ways to enter our lives. Mobile apps are flourishing and have transformed service-delivery whether we are banking online, hailing an Uber ride, watchi … Read more
STEM Jobs: More than Meets the Eye?
Jobs that specialize in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are a major focus in efforts to promote economic development in a knowledge-based economy. The general assumption is that most of these jobs require at least a bachelor’s degree. A recent report by the Brookings Institution … Read more