A Conversation with Pierre Thiry and James Jones from MPICT [15:18]

EPISODE · Nov 30, 2008 · 15 MIN

A Conversation with Pierre Thiry and James Jones from MPICT [15:18]

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The Mid-Pacific Information and Communications Technologies (MPICT) Center is a recently funded National Science Foundation (NSF) – Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Regional Center hosted by City College of San Francisco (CCSF). MPICT's mission is to coordinate, promote and improve the quality and availability of ICT education in a region consisting of Northern California, Northern Nevada, Southern Oregon, Hawaii and the Pacific Territories. Current Regional Partners include: Ohlone College , Santa Rosa Junior College , Cabrillo College and Foothill College. We've had a great relationship with Pierre, James and CCSF and were fortunate to get them on camera to talk about MPICT at the 2008 SAME-TEC Conference. MPICT is off to a great start under the leadership and direction of Pierre and James. Contact them for more information at www.mpict.org

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