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September 15, 2016 /

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One of the most talked about aspects of economic development in MEP’s world is workforce. As many of you know, I started working with the University of Montana’s Math, Computer Science, and School of Business to talk about curriculum, internships, employment, and projects that are within the "Data Science" space. One aspect of my job at MEP is bringing the private sector/organizational voice to workforce development. All of the programs that I have listed below want to work with the private sector and with organizations to ensure that what they are teaching is relevant and that students that come out of these programs can stay in Montana to work within this field.

Whether you are a bank, a start-up, a life science company, an advanced manufacturer, own a restaurant or a retail store, run an airport, provide a professional service such as legal, engineering or architectural assistance or work within a governmental or non-profit organization, you need staff who work within the data science realm.

Those staffers are typically part of your IT Department (please share this email with them) and can include:

* Website designer/developer

* App designer

* Network administrator

* Back end coder

* Statistics, machine learning, data mining, and predictive analytics

* They work with and organize your data and can help you make sense of it – use it for marketing purposes

* Graphic/User Interface designer

Paul Gladen, David Firth and I got together and came up with the structure around a form that was designed using Submittable’s incredible tools. If you need an intern, an employee, or you have a project that fits into any of the spaces I mentioned above or you have an additional need in this space, you can now fill out this online form, submit it – it will go directly to me – and I will connect you with the right professor, instructor, class, etc…………….to help meet that need. MEP will be putting this form on our website (soon) as well so you can always find it.

LINK TO SUBMITTABLE FORM:

http://missoulapartnership.submittable.com/submit/63968

In the Missoula Region we currently have these educational programs in place that can feed the workforce demand: (anything in blue and underlined means it’s hyperlinked)

MONTANA CODE SCHOOL (MCS) – MISSOULA & BOZEMAN, MT http://montanacodeschool.com/

Montana Code School is a state-wide initiative dedicated to training the state’s next generation of junior developers. MCS offers intensive, fully-immersive coding boot-camp programs designed to produce highly employable software developers ready to hit the ground running in Montana’s thriving community of startups and tech businesses. Languages taught: JavaScript, Node.js, HTML / CSS, Git, SQL Databases, Agile / Lean Methodology

BIG SKY CODE ACADEMY – Missoula * Butte * Bozeman * Billings * Great Falls * Helena * Kalispell http://www.bigskycodeacademy.org/

The BSCA offers coursework to become a Web Developer to become a Full Stack JavaScript developer (also teaching HTML5, CSS3, SaSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript frameworks like Angular and React); a Software Engineer where you will learn core Computer Science concepts such as data structures and algorithms as well as MVC technologies; a Front End Master to learn Front End web development (diving into WordPress); and a Freelancer if you want to launch your own web development shop.

· Missoula College

· The Information Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program prepares students for entry-level technical support positions in the career field of Computing and Information Technology. The program provides students with a well-rounded technical background for computer support.

· Requirements include coursework in data modeling, networking, operating systems, PC hardware, programming, and web technologies. Soft skills involving business organization structure, customer service, problem solving, and writing are emphasized.

http://mc.umt.edu/acet/Academic_Programs/IT/default.php

· Cybersecurity Professional Certification – Network and Information Security is the practice of ensuring the integrity of data and the safety of users in a LAN, WAN, and Internet computing environment.

· The Cybersecurity Professional Certificate is designed to prepare computer and networking professionals for a career in the emerging field of computer security by providing advanced experience in the areas of business continuity, computer system design, contingency planning, data integrity, risk assessment and mitigation techniques, security investigation, and troubleshooting. Students will apply security procedures used by IT professionals in access control, computer forensics, cryptography, enterprise security, information assurance, network security, software development security, and disaster recovery.

http://mc.umt.edu/acet/Academic_Programs/Cybersecurity/default.php

· University of Montana

The department of Computer Science (CS) offers undergraduate (BS) and graduate (MS) degrees, a minor, a programming certificate, and a CS-Math major.

http://hs.umt.edu/cs/

The Programming Certificate is a four course program that demonstrates basic knowledge of computer science:

• CSCI 135 Fundamentals of Computer Science I or CSCI 250 Computer Modeling/Science Majors

• CSCI 136 Fundamentals of Computer Science II

• CSCI 231 Data Structures

• AND One of the following:

• CSCI 205 Programming Languages

• CSCI 323 Software Science

• CSCI 340 Database Design

• CSCI 411 Advanced Web Programming

• CSCI 412 Game and Mobile App

• CSCI 443 User Interface Design

Minor in Computer Applications – Pogramming certificate + 1 additional class

Minor in Computer Science – Programming certificate + 2 courses

Math/CS Major – 30 Credits in CS/30 Credits in Math

Major in CS – Interdisciplinary –

The Department of Mathematical Sciences provides students with the training in mathematics and statistics necessary for success in their careers. The instructional mission of the department has three components:

* we offer general education quantitative literacy courses; we provide the mathematical background for students preparing for careers in other fields; and we offer a quality program of mathematical specialization at all levels, ranging from an undergraduate minor to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in a variety of fields, including teacher preparation.

http://hs.umt.edu/math/

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS – Master of Business Analytics

The School of Business Administration at the University of Montana will help meet a growing workforce need with its new master’s degree in business analytics.

The Master of Science degree, a joint effort between marketing and management information systems, combines new elements with several existing programs at UM. The core curriculum includes the study of business intelligence, big data analysis, business statistics, statistical computing, data mining and management, and communicating insights based on data analysis and associated decision-making. MSBA graduates will understand the fundamentals of statistics and programming with a strong foundation in business. They will be poised for successful careers working with data across multiple disciplines.

The University of Montana also teaches a variety of courses in Cybersecurity and Network Forensics.

http://www.business.umt.edu/programs/graduate/msba-program/default.php

If you have any questions or need help wrapping your head about how you might use one of these incredible students/classes give me a call on my cell.

Regards,

Jenn Ewan, J.D.

Vice President

Missoula Economic Partnership

2501 Catlin Street, Suite 205

Missoula, MT 59801

[email protected]

P: 406.541.6463

F: 406.541.6464