Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei and American Councils for International Education are proud to announce the launch of a two-week fully funded summer program for U.S. undergraduate STEM majors to gain international work experience in an information technology company and a deeper understanding of Chinese culture. Designed to bridge the gap between information and communications technology (ICT) instruction at universities and the practical skills required in the workplace, the 2016 Huawei Seeds for the Future Program combines hands-on training and the opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals in the ICT field. In addition to this technical training, participants will also receive an introduction to Chinese language and culture—valuable preparation for a career in an increasingly interconnected global marketplace in which understanding and cooperation between China and the United States grow more important each day. Program Dates: July 29-August 12, 2016 PROGRAM FEATURES · Week one: Language and culture training at Beijing Language and Culture University · Week two: Hands-on work experience and training in ICT technologies and solutions at Huawei’s headquarters in Shenzhen, China · Activities and excursions introducing participants to Chinese culture and historical landmarks · Includes all travel expenses including airfare, meals, and accommodations APPLY TODAY Please encourage your students to apply as soon as possible; the deadline for this international STEM scholarship program is May 1, 2016. More information and a link to the online application can be found on our program page: http://www.acstudyabroad.org/huaweiseeds Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Sincerely, Scott Osdras Program Associate American Councils for International Education T 202-249-6021 http://www.acstudyabroad.org/huaweiseeds

From Where The Jobs Are -- 2016 Edition. As it has always been, demand for Computer majors far outstrips supply.

We are excited to pass along two open positions with our Development Team – one fulltime, perfect for a May grad, and one paid internship that can be fulltime over the summer. Both positions have been posted on JobMate Here are the links to the positions:

• Software Development Intern - Cognito Forms
• Software Engineer

Thanks, Jill Menhart, SPHR, SHRM-SCP | Director of Organizational Development 1301 Gervais Street, Suite 1800 | Columbia, SC 29201 (d) 803.978.2669 | (m) 803.760.3199 | (f) 803.733.5888

This will be 3-6 month position as part of the Desktop Services Team, reporting directly to the Manager of Desktop Services and based out at our Lexington and/or Sumter, South Carolina office, the selected individual will learn how to support our Desktop and Laptop environment. They will image machines, assist with trouble tickets and provide general support to the local user community. Use of and support of our Altiris tool set, as well as other printers and hardware at Apex Tool Group will also be taught to the individual. Successful candidate will impact the company’s ability to deliver quality products to its customers on time profitably. This position reports to the Desktop Services Manager, and will work closely with other members of the ATG team. Key Responsibilities · Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 desktop and laptop support · HP Printer support · Move/Add/Change for users and computers in 2008 AD · Altiris toolset support · Troubleshoot software and hardware issues in person as well as remotely · Participate in building standard images for workstations. · Perform all other related tasks based on the needs of the organization Measures of Performance · Quality performance · Delivery performance · Safety performance · Meets deadlines and commitments · Team player · Quickly adapts to change · Organized, resourceful and independent · You like to analyze and solve problem Critical Skills & Qualifications · Prefer a current student studying IT Management, Computer Science or other related field. · Able to work up to 20 hours per week · Able to get to and from the office in Lexington, SC · Prefer a 3rd or 4th year student or the equivalent level in your program · 3.0 GPA or higher preferred Cindy Foster HR Administrative Coordinator (410) 773 -7964 Office cindy.foster@apextoolgroup.com

Voltteware is a Charleston, SC, company currently offering the following internship opportunities for Summer 2016. All internships are three months in length with interns expected to work 12-15 hours, 2-3 days a week, with an in-person meeting one day a week. Internships are unpaid, and participants must provide their own computer. Since Voltteware is an extremely early stage startup, participants have an opportunity to make a very direct, very visible impact across all facets of the company. There is no “grunt work”. Participants must be self-starting with the gumption to take a high value project from start to finish. Goals are set and reviewed on a weekly basis with the participant able to set their own hours. Social Media, Marketing, & Business Development Opportunities Potential Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and maintain StockAid’s social media accounts from the ground up.
• Design and source marketing materials.
• Capture press attention and write promotional articles.
• Perform market research and provide insight into leveraging StockAid’s competitive advantage.
• Propose a marketing campaign with definitive goals and the means to achieve them.
• Attend local events in the small business distribution and manufacturing space.
• Put together a business strategy to obtain new clients.

Requirements

• Ability to write clearly and concisely to articulate a message with a stylish voice.
• Strong self-starter with a can-do attitude.
• A history of entrepreneurship is a definite plus.
• An understanding of various social media tools and ways to use them.
• Knowledge of graphical tools such as Photoshop is a plus.

How to Apply Send your resume and a writing sample (cover letter, blog post link, etc) to will@voltteware.com Graphic Design, Math, and Computer Science Opportunities Potential Responsibilities

• Redesign / rewrite the company's website at www.voltteware.com.
• Learn the R programming language and refactor or enhance time-series algorithms.
• Assist in implementing a unit / integration testing framework in a variety of languages and platforms such as Node, Angular, R, and JavaScript.
• Get your hands dirty with setting up a variety of Heroku plugins and services.
• Help write a client facing api for forecasting services.

Requirements

1. Strong self-starter with a can-do attitude.
2. A history of entrepreneurship is a definite plus.
3. Demonstrable ability with at least one programming language (Computer Science interns) and an interest in JavaScript, Node.js, or Angular development.
4. Demonstrable ability with graphical tools such as Photoshop (Graphic Design interns).
5. An interest in learning the R programming language (Math interns).

How to Apply Send your resume to will@voltteware.com. A coding test will be required. About Us Voltteware empowers entrepreneurs with big business tools for their small business needs. Our software philosophy is feature focused rather than feature rich, simple rather than all encompassing. We provide specific services for specific areas of need in a clear, user-friendly manner with minimal required training. In effect, users of our software receive the most value added for the least amount of investment and effort. Voltteware’s signature product, StockAid, helps small business owners order the right product in the right quantity at the right time. StockAid analyzes sales trends and product parameters such as lead times and Bill of Materials (BOMs) to offer purchase order recommendations to keep your sales cycle running smoothly without the mess and fuss of manual reorder points. With StockAid, purchasing for your small business just became easy. William Lovett - Founder Will decided to put together StockAid several years ago after getting fed up with the forecasting software and predatory business practices of a major ERP provider (which shall remain nameless). Will brings over 10 years of manufacturing, logistics, and software engineering experience to StockAid's design and business philosophy. Previous positions include work for NASA, the U.S. Navy, and a Tier 1 manufacturing and distribution facility for Chrysler, among others. Michael Buhler - Co-Founder Michael studied Management Information Systems at Oklahoma State University and enjoys economic and financial modeling. Previous work includes software development for the HRIS department of the #1 facilities management company in the country and the US Department of Veterans Affairs.

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The Web-Application Developer will join the team to develop cloud-based data analytics tool. This position is sponsored by National Science Foundation. If undergraduate student, it is sponsored by REU. If graduate student, it is sponsored by SBIR. Skills required include HTML5, JQuery, AngularJS, Java, Database Development ZillionInfo provides location intelligence solutions to help clients deal with large datasets, dig into data insights, and make better location allocation decisions. ZillionInfo is located downtown Columbia at 1225 Laurel St, Columbia SC 29201 Thanks, Ella ella.li@zillioninfo.com 1225 Laurel Street Suite 420 Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 386-8709 www.zillioninfo.com

Mobile Developer Interns - Android & iOS We need leaders to help instill a programming culture in our business and keep the bar high for design and experience in our products. We have created a service that sits on top of a messaging platform and need persons who desire to help us shape the future of messaging. You may be a good fit if you: • Want to work with passionate, curious people on a team that values bold ideas and attention to detail • Want to be at the forefront of the commercialization of AI and other technologies? • Want to work on hard problems and set a new standard for mobile experience • Can think at all layers from product (system) design, to interaction, to beautiful pixels • Love movies, tv shows, and internet videos We are an early stage company in the video and messaging space looking for mobile app developers. The team comes out of Silicon Valley developing products for Apple, Cisco, IBM and JP Morgan to name a few companies and have done 8 startups. Want to see the first phase of what we are building…check it out: https://youtu.be/4_2sHO7qdsY Professional experience is not necessary. You will be expected to work with senior developers and consultants in an Agile environment. Students will need to work 10 hours/week. Responsibilities: • Assist the dev team with Android and/or iPhone mobile application development • Build features and tools to create beautiful user friendly interfaces and experiences • Write stable and scalable code • Perform testing of new features, iterate and adapt quickly • Participate in team meetings • Work independently from home • Develop and execute all assigned projects by deadlines (i.e. database, user interface, coding) • Have a sense of humor • Know how to have fun while getting it done Qualifications: • Experienced in mobile development • Programming Skills: Proficient in Java, HTML, CSS, PHP, Objective C, C++, C#, Swift, Android • Familiar with: Android Studios, Eclipse, Xcode, XMPP Compensation: Cash and/or equity– negotiable based on experience Social Media Marketing Intern We need leaders to help create a “Can Do” culture in our business and keep the bar high for user experience in our products. We have created a service that sits on top of a messaging platform and need persons who desire to help us shape the future of messaging. You may be a good fit if you: • Want to work with passionate, curious people on a team that values bold ideas and attention to detail • Want to be at the forefront of the commercialization of AI and other technologies? • Want to work on hard problems and set a new standard for mobile experience • Love movies, tv shows, and internet videos We are an early stage company in the video and messaging space looking for social media marketing interns. The management team comes out of Silicon Valley developing products for Apple, Cisco, IBM and JP Morgan to name a few companies and have done 8 startups. Want to see the first phase of what we are building…check it out: https://youtu.be/4_2sHO7qdsY Professional experience is not necessary. Students will need to work 10 hours/week. Responsibilities: • Driving content creation through research, planning, and writing • Creation of social media marketing campaigns managing and growing the company’s presence through blogs, Twitter, Facebook and other strategically relevant online properties • Outreach to mobile app reviewers, bloggers, and other outlets that create backlinks and awareness • Monitor and responding to social media using tools • Self-starter capable of setting and managing timetables • Report activities and opportunities in a timely manner • Have a sense of humor • Know how to have fun while getting it done SKILLS REQUIRED • Experience with social media (Snapchat, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Google+, Reddit, etc) • Excellent Writing skills Compensation: Cash and/or equity– negotiable based on experience E. L. Mont Founder & CEO 864.207.6305 mont@vidii.co eliphone (v) kingkong (v) LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elmont Signup for updates and early release: www.vidii.co

My name is Candice Heatherly, and I represent Clemson University's Youth Learning Institute. The summer is fast approaching, and we are looking for college students to work for our traditional 4-H summer camp and our Voyager summer camp. 4-H Summer Camp works with children from ages 8-14, and focuses on water activities, high adventure, sports and recreation and much more. Camp Voyager works with children ages 8 – 14 and focuses on making campers inventors with LittleBits programmers with Lego Mindstorm NXT robots, and drivers of their team’s Sphero robot during competitions. Campers spend time designing websites and games, as well as enjoy time play video games dated be to the Atari. Campers also enjoy activities like paintball, low ropes and high ropes courses, a climbing wall and waterslide, as well as a newly added game room. I have attached a job description of the programs I feel suits your students’ interests, but have included our flyer with all of our summer camps in hopes that you will pass it along to your students. In the past we have appreciated the assistance you have given us in finding good staff for our camp, and hope that you are willing to continue to help. If there are any questions please feel free to contact me by email or phone. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Candice Heatherly Administrative Assistant Clemson University- Youth Learning Institute 698 Concord Church Rd. Pickens, SC 29671 Office: 864.878.1103

This Bloomberg article lists (full report at glassdoor) the highest paying jobs in America, which are also the least likely to be taken over by robots. These include many that require CSE degrees: R&D Manager, Software Development Manager, Software Architect, Integrated Circuit Designer, IT Manager, Solutions Architect, Applications Development Manager, Systems Architect, Data Scientist, etc.

CHARLESTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT JOB DESCRIPTION: DEPARTMENT - NINTH CIRCUIT SOLICITOR’S OFFICE SQL REPORT WRITER/ANALYST - GRADE: Professional 3 – Entry Level: $50,065-$68,078 JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This position is located in the Case Management Division of the Solicitor’s Office and works under the supervision of the Director of Case Management Operations. Primary job functions are as follows:

• Stay current with the technical knowledge of case management systems in use by various divisions of the Solicitor’s office including associated databases, their schema and inter-dependencies through their version upgrades/replacements.
• Understand user requirements and translate them to technical specifications for inquiries and reports.
• Run standard and ad hoc reports as needed and provide necessary input to the end users.
• Develop, test and implement/deploy ad hoc reports from these case management systems using Crystal Reports, SSRS, or any prevalent tool that is most suitable for that application environment.
• Utilize views, stored procedures and various SQL constructs to develop parameterized reports that users can run on their own.
• Ad hoc data analysis including drill down across multiple levels to help user with report contents w.r.t. the database contents; occasionally providing SQL scripts and report constructs that can allow users to do this on their own
• Create necessary tables, indexes, views and stored procedures to improve efficiency of the inquiries, reports and other tasks being carried out to help users. Additionally this position will help users to evaluate new applications, provide necessary application and database support and do other tasks as assigned. Acts as a backup for general hardware and software support.

QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field with 3 years related experience or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science in a related field. Direct experience in report writing preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and/or experience will be considered.

• In depth knowledge of SQL Language and SQL reporting services. Ability to write reports in: SSRS, Crystal Reports and or other reporting tools.
• Knowledge of the following of one or more of the general programming languages: Visual Basic; HTML, C; VB.net, ASP.Net, PHP.
• Proficient in the following Microsoft tools: SQL Server, SQL server management studio, Visual Studio, SQL profiler.
• Skilled in writing complex reports by analyzing data and systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to discuss issues at user and technical level to ensure excellent customer service to the high profile prosecutors.
• A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant. Valid SC Driver’s License required. Position in Charleston office may be required to travel to Berkeley County Office if needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the employee to frequently sit and use hands to handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Position may involve stooping, bending and crouching. The employee is required to walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to forty (40) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. HOURS OF WORK: This position is classified as exempt. The normal work schedule is forty (40) hours per week. Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Must be able to work extended hours and weekends to complete projects when required. May be required to work during emergency situations. Scheduled hours/days and location subject to change. Email resumes to young@scsolicitor9.org - this is CharlesYoung who is the hiring manager

Looking for an IT career after college and not sure where to start? BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has the answer, and it's our Entry Level Training Program. WE WILL TRAIN YOU WHILE WE PAY YOU!! If you are interested or anyone you know, please feel free to apply on the link below or reach out to me for assistance.

• Did you know BlueCross is a technology company with a staff of over 2,000 IT professionals?
• Did you know that BlueCross' data center is ranked in the top 2.5% globally by IBM?
• Did you know BlueCross has an IT training program designed for your success?

 

• BlueCross has been hiring and teaching recent IT college graduates our applications, systems, methodologies, and processes since 1997.
• Minimum requirement is a four-year degree in Computer Science, Math, or a related IT field.
• Apply now if graduating by May 2016. We prefer a GPA of 2.6 or better.
• Positions are located in Columbia, SC. Training focuses on application development, systems support, or network infrastructure.

We would hire you as a permanent employee of BlueCross with full benefits and train you to be an Applications Developer, an infrastructure guru, or the person who supports our systems. The PAID classes run for 4 to 5 months, depending on the track, and that’s when the real fun starts! It is a great program, and we're looking for people who want to build a career with us. If you or someone you know might be interested, please apply using the link below. http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25328…

Synechron, an IT consulting firm is conducting on-campus interviews at The University of South Carolina tentatively on March 17th . We are currently hiring developers to start work with us full time in Charlotte, NC after graduation. We would love to speak to any of your students that are currently in the job market and are interested in getting their career started in the technology/ financial sector. I have attached our brochure that describes the program we hire for, the training we provide and a role description. Please feel free to pass this along to any students who may be interested. Students who are interested can log in to Recruit- a- duke and sign up for an interview slot with Synechron. If they are unavailable on this date, please let them know that our jobs have been posted on the career database and they can apply there as well or through http://www.synechron.com/it-professional-development-program-usa. If you or your students have any questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact me via email or my desk line. Best Regards, Sathika Premaratne Sathika.Premaratne@synechron.com Junior Recruiter Desk: 704-323-7138

From GeekWire:

The most reliable way to break into the aerospace industry of tomorrow is to learn computer science today. That’s one of the preliminary findings from a study that estimates how many workers will be available to fill future jobs at King County’s aerospace ventures. ... “What field has the largest total number of current employees in King County’s aerospace industry? Computer science,” the department said.

• Sophomore business student searching for student programmer with 3D-modeling and graphic design experience
• Build 3D map of Columbia, SC for use in a submission in the Proving Ground business model competition run by DMSB
• Will discuss compensation privately

For further details or questions please contact at jmcgrath@email.sc.edu or (215)-817-1209