TSYS School Director Rania Hodhod recently accompanied her students on a trip to the Atlanta offices of Microsoft. As she explained to Turner Business, "This incredible opportunity allowed my students to see firsthand how a global leader in technology operates, from their innovative work environment to their cutting-edge solutions. They gained valuable insights into the tech industry, learned about the various career paths in Microsoft, and had the chance to network with professionals who shared their expertise and experiences." Hodhod's students left inspired and motivated to pursue their goals in tech. This trip was a wonderful reminder of the power of real-world experiences in shaping the future of our students. "A heartfelt shoutout to Susan Hrach for creating the Field Trip Grants [that made] these invaluable experiences possible for our student," Hodhod added.
Officials in the Turner College's Butler Center for Research and Economic Development recently put the finishing touches on an extensive report on trends in educational programs and occupations in the Columbus area. The report also includes data on business and technology trends. According to Fady Mansour , Director of the Butler Center, there are several key takeaways from the report regarding 10 occupational gaps that currently exist in the Columbus area. First, software development occupation exhibits the biggest labor shortage, with the report adding that the TSYS School has a bachelor's degree program in information technology along with a new AI track for the bachelor's degree in computer science, both of which can qualify students for this occupation. Other educational programs are in demand, such as computer programming and cloud computing. Second, there is a gap of 30 employees per year in general and operations management. This gap could be addressed by the Turn...

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