Computing Technology Industry Association to Mark 25th Anniversary with $25,000 IT Scholarship Essay Contest.Ideas on "coolest technology of the next 25 years" sought from next generation of IT workers OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- The Computing Technology Industry Association See CompTIA. (CompTIA) announced today that as part of its 25th anniversary celebration it will award $25,000 in scholarships this year to students pursuing careers in information technology (IT). The awards will go to the winners of the CompTIA 25th Anniversary IT Scholarship Essay Contest, targeted at high school seniors and college students attending academic institutions that are members of the CompTIA Education to Careers program. The topic for the CompTIA 25th Anniversary IT Scholarship Essay Contest is: [TABLE OMITTED] "For the past 25 years our industry has delivered technological innovations that have changed for the better the way we live and work," said John Venator, president and chief executive officer, CompTIA. "It is only fitting, then, that we honor As a verb, to accept a bill of exchange, or to pay a note, check, or accepted bill, at maturity. To pay or to accept and pay, or, where a credit so engages, to purchase or discount a draft complying with the terms of the draft. , recognize and reward the creativity of our next generation of technology workers. There is no better way to celebrate CompTIA's 25 years of service to the IT industry then to foster the career development of the young people who will lead our industry for the next 25 years." Essays are limited to no more than 1,000 words; and will be judged in five categories: creativity, comprehension comprehension Act of or capacity for grasping with the intellect. The term is most often used in connection with tests of reading skills and language abilities, though other abilities (e.g., mathematical reasoning) may also be examined. , organizations, conclusion, and writing. The CompTIA 25th Anniversary IT Scholarship Essay Contest is open to: * High school seniors attending a school that is a member of the CompTIA Education to Careers (E2C E2C Hawkeye; Navy Airborne Warning and Control System Aircraft ) program in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. or Canada; and who have achieved a CompTIA certification or are enrolled in a class that is preparing them for a CompTIA certification. * Students attending a college or university that is a member of the CompTIA E2C program in the United States or Canada; who are pursing a degree in a technology-related major area of study; and who have achieved a CompTIA certification or are enrolled in a class that is preparing them for a CompTIA certification. Scholarships of up to $5,000 each will be presented to five or more students whose essays are judged to be the best. Scholarship awards must be applied to tuition For tuition fees in the United Kingdom, see . Tuition means instruction, teaching or a fee charged for educational instruction especially at a formal institution of learning or by a private tutor usually in the form of one-to-one tuition. , books or other expenses incurred in the pursuit of an academic degree in a technology-related field. CompTIA will award a total of $25,000 in scholarships. Essay contest winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony held during Breakaway break·a·way adj. 1. Designed to break, bend, or fall apart easily upon impact, especially to create an illusion, as with a theater prop, or for safety, as with a highway sign or barrier. 2. , CompTIA's annual member conference. Breakaway, the IT industry's premiere partnering and educational event, is scheduled for July 31-Aug. 2 at the Mirage Resort and Casino casino or cassino (both: kəsē`nō). 1 Card game played with a full deck by two to four players. Its origins are obscure though it probably traces back to the Italian game of Scopa. in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , Nev. Essay contest entries may be submitted by mail or electronically. Mail submissions should be sent to CompTIA 25th Anniversary Scholarship Essay Contest, 1815 S. Meyers Road, Suite 300, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-5228. Electronic submissions should be sent to: scholarships@comptia.org. Entries must be postmarked (for mail submissions) or received (for electronic submissions) on or before May 15, 2007. Complete contest rules are available at http://www.comptia.org/25th/contest.aspx. The CompTIA E2C program provides IT educators and trainers with information, tools and resources necessary to help individuals prepare for rewarding careers in the IT industry. For more information, please visit http://www.comptia.org/sections/e2c/default.aspx. About CompTIA In 2007, CompTIA is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Just as the information technology (IT) industry it serves has grown, CompTIA has also enjoyed remarkable growth over the past 25 years. The organization was founded by representatives of five micro-computer dealerships working together to find better ways to do business. Today, CompTIA has more than 22,000 member companies in over 100 countries around the world; and serves as the voice of the world's $1 trillion-plus IT industry. CompTIA is committed to advancing the long-term Long-term Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year. long-term 1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term. success and growth of the IT industry by helping organizations maximize the benefits they receive from their investments in technology; and by helping individuals to obtain the skills and credentials CREDENTIALS, international law. The instruments which authorize and establish a public minister in his character with the state or prince to whom they are addressed. If the state or prince receive the minister, he can be received only in the quality attributed to him in his credentials. they need for productive careers in IT. For more information, please visit: www.comptia.org. |
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