TCC’s Tech @ Night announces Spring 2009 schedule

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (December 4, 2008) – Tech @ Night, Tallahassee Community College’s innovative information technology training series, has announced its Spring 2009 schedule of classes.

The 2009 schedule will kick off Tuesday, January 6 at the TCC Capitol Center, followed by the start of classes at TCC’s main campus (January 13), The Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy (January 26), The Quincy House (January 15) and The Wakulla Center (January 22).

Tech @ Night’s spring classes will continue through June 30.

Since its launch at the TCC Capitol Center in September 2007, Tech @ Night has become a popular choice for residents of Leon, Gadsden and Wakulla Counties who are in need of short-term, one-night training sessions in multimedia, current technology and upcoming computer technologies. Customized, instructor-led workshops provide basic to intermediate level training in today’s most popular computer programs such as Photoshop, DreamWeaver, QuickBooks and SharePoint Designer, in addition to Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007.

“There are significant numbers of employees who may be ‘underemployed’ and could benefit from upgrading technical skills through Tech @ Night to prepare them for their next career move,” said Dr. John Chapin, Vice President of TCC’s Division of Economic and Workforce Development.

Of the ten fastest growing occupations in Florida, five are in the IT industry. Additionally, the IT industry has a projected growth rate of 7.84% for the period 2007-2015. It is anticipated that 13,440 jobs will be created over the next eight years in Florida alone.

Due to Tech @ Night’s success, TCC continues to expand course offerings, based on the most sought after skills. Participants can take either a single workshop or an entire series to gain the necessary skills.

“This program offers something for everyone,” said Beverly Smith, Tech @ Night Coordinator. “It’s for the individual who wants to learn more about computers, the employer who wants to upgrade employee skills and the employee who wants to improve skills for a current or future job.”

TCC encourages interested participants to inquire about discounts and special pricing opportunities.

Individual classes are $25 per session.

The College is also offering a special promotion for designated series of classes. Participants who register and pay for one of the eligible series of classes by January 9 will receive a free flash drive.

To register or view a copy of the complete Spring 2009 schedule, log on to www.tcc.fl.edu/tech@night. For additional information, please call TCC’s Center for Economic and Workforce Development at (850) 201-8760.