Monthly Archives: February 2012
Business Opportunities in Federal Agency, Defense and Intelligence Contracting
Business opportunities for service providers to federal defense and intelligence organizations:
Opportunity: R~RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LOGISTICS SERVICES
Sol. #: NNJ11401832R
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Office: Johnson Space Center
Location: Office of Procurement
Posted On: Feb 27, 2012 3:56 pm
Current Type: Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type: Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Jul 28, 2011 4:45 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/NASA/JSC/OPDC20220/NNJ11401832R/listing.html
Opportunity: 58~UNIVERSAL FORENSIC EXTRACTION DEVICE KIT
Sol. #: M6700112Q0108
Agency: Department of the Navy
Office: United States Marine Corps
Location: Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune – RCO
Posted On: Feb 27, 2012 2:49 pm
Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 27, 2012 2:49 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/USMC/M67001/M6700112Q0108/listing.html
Opportunity: U~Services to develop and conduct a career transition program that is specifically designed to meet the unique needs and concerns of retiring U.S. Navy and Marine Corps flag and general officers.
Sol. #: N0018912QZ026
Agency: Department of the Navy
Office: Naval Supply Systems Command
Location: NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Philadelphia Office
Posted On: Feb 27, 2012 12:27 pm
Current Type: Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type: Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Nov 01, 2011 3:57 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVSUP/FISCDETPHILA/N0018912QZ026/listing.html
Opportunity: R~Language Services
Sol. #: TFTP-GC-017382-B
Agency: General Services Administration
Office: Federal Acquisition Service (FAS)
Location: Management Service Center (AQSA)
Posted On: Feb 24, 2012 4:12 pm
Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 24, 2012 4:12 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/notices/d7a2de1531a2b25631e64f99a29a788b
Opportunity: Program Analyst
Sol. #: PSC-12-027-INL
Agency: U.S. Department of State
Office: Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs
Location: INL RM MS
Posted On: Feb 24, 2012 3:17 pm
Base Type: Sources Sought
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/State/INL/INL-RM-MS/PSC-12-027-INL/listing.html
Opportunity: DEA Regional Linguist Services
Sol. #: DEA_RLS
Agency: Department of Justice
Office: Drug Enforcement Administration
Location: Office of Acquisition Management
Posted On: Feb 24, 2012 1:49 pm
Base Type: Sources Sought
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOJ/DEA/OAM/DEA_RLS/listing.html
Opportunity: R~Interpretation and Translation Services for PKO-A 2012 Final Planning Conference and Command Post Exercise
Sol. #: W912CL12T0013
Agency: Department of the Army
Office: Army Contracting Command, ECC
Location: Mission Division (PARC Americas 410th CSB)
Posted On: Feb 23, 2012 7:54 pm
Current Type: Solicitation
Base Type: Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 23, 2012 5:30 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/notices/ec06dc2e8d1c713cc18028bbee3856a3
Opportunity: Evidence-based Practice Centers (EPC) IV
Sol. #: AHRQ-12-10009
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Location: Contracts Management
Posted On: Feb 22, 2012 5:53 pm
Current Type: Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type: Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 14, 2012 10:09 am
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/AHRQ/DCM/AHRQ-12-10009/listing.html
Opportunity: R~National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC) Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX) Program Support Services
Sol. #: W911W5-12-R-0004
Agency: Department of the Army
Office: U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command
Location: National Ground Intelligence Center
Posted On: Feb 22, 2012 3:58 pm
Base Type: Presolicitation
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/INSCOM/DASC02/W911W5-12-R-0004/listing.html
Opportunity: INL Coordinator
Sol. #: PSC-12-022-INL
Agency: U.S. Department of State
Office: Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs
Location: INL RM MS
Posted On: Feb 22, 2012 3:50 pm
Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 22, 2012 3:19 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/State/INL/INL-RM-MS/PSC-12-022-INL/listing.html
Opportunity: R~Requirment Multilateral Training Role Players
Sol. #: W911SF12T0012-0000
Agency: Department of the Army
Office: Army Contracting Command, MICC
Location: MICC – Fort Benning
Posted On: Feb 22, 2012 2:24 pm
Current Type: Solicitation (Modified)
Base Type: Presolicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 09, 2012 3:15 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/notices/3c3185389b992d973c0b1fcfe7fcfc1e
Opportunity: Legal Analysis and Translation
Sol. #: ILAB-RFI-PA-2012-Translation
Agency: Department of Labor
Office: Division of Acquisition Management Services
Location: OASAM/BOC/DPP
Posted On: Feb 22, 2012 1:12 pm
Base Type: Sources Sought
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOL/DPP/DPP/ILAB-RFI-PA-2012-Translation/listing.html
Opportunity: USCIS Florida/Southeast Region Foreign Language Interpretation
Sol. #: HSSCCG-12-Q-00272
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Office: Citizenship & Immigration Services
Location: USCIS Contracting Office
Posted On: Feb 21, 2012 2:42 pm
Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation / Cancelled
Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Base Posting Date: Feb 21, 2012 2:34 pm
Link: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DHS/BC/ACB/HSSCCG-12-Q-00272/listing.html
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U.S. Intelligence Agencies Virtual Career Fair ~ March 6th, 2012
The United States Intelligence Community (IC) invites you to attend the third annual IC Virtual Career Fair – a free online event – on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern). Space is limited. To guarantee entrance, pre-registration is highly encouraged. Reserve your spot today!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about IC careers and get tips on how to apply for positions. From the comfort of your computer, you can:
- Visit IC agencies’ virtual booths
- Chat with recruiters in real-time (event day only)
- Link to IC agency Web sites to apply to positions online
- Network with other job seekers
- Attend presentations
- Hundreds of Opportunities
You’ll find jobs in the following disciplines, mostly in the Washington, D.C./Baltimore, MD, metropolitan area:
- Business/Contracting and Acquisitions/Financial Management
- Clandestine Services
- Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering
- Cybersecurity/Information Assurance/Computer Forensics
- Engineering and Physical Science
- >> Foreign Languages — Language Analysts/Instructors/Contract Translators
- Information Technology
- Intelligence Analysis — Economic, Cultural, Imagery, Military and Regional
- Program Management
- Security/Police Officers
- Student Intern Program Positions
Sneak Preview and On Demand! Registration is your virtual ticket not only to the event, but also to a limited sneak preview day on March 5 and a 2-week on-demand period March 7-21.
At the sneak preview, you’ll be able to familiarize yourself with the show environment and download informational materials ahead of time.
The on-demand period lets you come back to the show at your leisure to collect the materials you gathered or review presentations and other information. Plus, if you know you won’t be available on event day, register anyway to attend the show during the on-demand period.
Chat-with-recruiter functionality will only be available on event day.
Exhibitors The following agencies will be participating in the IC Virtual Career Fair:
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
- Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
- FBI Language Services Section
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
- National Security Agency (NSA)
- National Virtual Translation Center (NVTC)
Accessibility If you are unable to attend the IC Virtual Career Fair, or have difficulty with some components of the virtual environment using accessibility software (e.g., screen reading software, live-captioning services), please visit the agency Web sites listed above for more information and to apply online.
IC agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or status as a parent.
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U.S. Chamber Hiring Our Heroes Veterans Initiative Announces Expansion from 100 to 400 Hiring Fairs Nationwide
WASHINGTON, DC /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ ~ The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes announced today that it will expand its program from 100 hiring fairs nationwide in its first year to 400 fairs in its second year. Kevin Schmiegel, executive director of the Chamber’s Hiring Our Heroes veterans initiative, made the announcement in an exclusive interview this morning on NBC’s Today Show.
Hiring Our Heroes also welcomes today Capital One’s partnership in executing this effort. Capital One, a company with a long record of supporting veterans and their families both in hiring and transition support, joins with the Chamber and dozens of companies from every major industry and sector to support Hiring Our Heroes and to fund local, free hiring fairs for veterans and military spouses.
“We began this program with the mission to connect our heroes and their spouses with new career and job opportunities,” said Schmiegel. “Capital One is the perfect example of a company that gets it. With their assistance, we have the opportunity to connect hundreds of thousands of veterans this year with thousands of companies across the nation. Without Capital One and all of our corporate partners stepping forward, this program would not be possible.”
In March 2011, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched its Hiring Our Heroes program, a nationwide effort to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment. The Chamber started the program to improve public-private sector coordination in local communities, where veterans and their families are returning every day. Working with our extensive network of state and local chambers and public, private, and non-profit partners, we will do a better job of matching veteran and military spouse talent with career opportunities in the private sector.
Since the launch of our program in March 2011, the Chamber has hosted 91 hiring fairs in 44 states and have dozens more scheduled before the end of March 2012. Thus far, the Chamber hiring fairs have hosted more than 90,000 veterans and military spouses and given them the opportunity to meet with over 4,600 different employers. As a result, the Chamber has helped more than 8,000 veterans and military spouses find employment. Our efforts have only one measure of success: jobs for America’s veterans and military spouses.
“Capital One is privileged and honored to have veterans of every branch of service as colleagues, team members and leaders throughout our company,” said Jory Berson, Capital One’s Chief Human Resources Officer. ”The tremendous problem-solving and leadership skills that are central to so many military careers apply exceptionally well to the private sector. We hope that through this partnership we can help more companies put these skills and talents to work.”
Through Capital One and all of the Chamber’s corporate partners, Hiring Our Heroes will continue to grow beyond its 400 hiring fairs in the coming year. On March 28, the initiative will mark its 1st anniversary with hiring fairs in New York, Chicago, Fort Hood, and Stuttgart, Germany (via a virtual online hiring fair). At the fair aboard the USS Intrepid in New York City, Hiring Our Heroes will make another significant veterans hiring announcement.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.
SOURCE U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Web Site: http://www.uschamber.com
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2012 Linux Job Forecast ~ Demand is on the Rise ~ Salaries Up!
NEW YORK, NY and SAN FRANCISCO, CA /PRNewswire/ ~ The first-ever report forecasting the Linux job market shows demand for Linux skills is on the rise but that finding talent is difficult. This is triggering better salaries and bonuses for Linux professionals.
The 2012 Linux Jobs Report released today shares the results of a recent survey of more than 2,000 hiring managers. The survey was conducted by Dice, the leading career site for technology and engineering professionals, and The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the growth of Linux.
Key statistics from the report include:
Eighty-one percent of survey respondents say that hiring Linux talent is a priority in 2012. This urgency is driving a substantial increase in recruiting activity, with nearly half (47%) of hiring managers expecting to add more Linux professionals to their firms in early 2012 and 63 percent noting Linux hires are increasing relative to jobs created in other skill areas.
But, a full 85 percent report having difficulty finding qualified Linux professionals to fill these positions, pointing to the need for more skilled Linux talent.
In an economy where contract and temp-to-hire positions have become more prevalent, Linux professionals garner more full-time positions and better salaries, bonuses and perks. While average pay increase for tech professionals averaged just two percent in 2011, professionals with Linux skills have seen a five percent increase in salaries and a 15 percent jump in bonus payouts over the same timeframe.
Seventy-five percent of respondents cited the mid-level professional with three to five years of experience as their most-sought hires, especially those with development or systems administration skills.
“Linux jobs have become some of the hottest jobs in all of tech,” said Jim Zemlin, executive director at The Linux Foundation. “Clearly, hiring managers throughout the IT tech sector understand this and are aggressively seeking Linux professionals. It is our job to meet this demand by ensuring developers and systems admins have access to the community networking opportunities and Linux training they need to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity.”
With the tech industry having twice as many openings as professionals who can do the job[1], college grads to mid-career professionals are considering how to take advantage of that opportunity. Software programming has been highly touted as a lucrative area of technology, and with the increasing use of Linux and open source software across industries, Linux know-how is topping the list of most highly sought expertise in this area.
“In the last ten years, there’s been no tech skill that matches Linux in terms of growth in hiring requests and size of demand and clearly it’s not done,” said Alice Hill, Managing Director, Dice.com. “The best Linux candidates have options and we need more talented professionals to join the community. Linux is simply a core skill for anyone pursuing a career in software development or systems administration.”
To download the complete report, please visit: http://www.linuxfoundation.org/publications/linux-foundation/2012-linux-jobs-report
The 2012 Linux Jobs Report Methodology
From December 6 to December 16, 2011, Dice and The Linux Foundation surveyed hiring managers at corporations, Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs), government organizations, and staffing agencies. More than 2,300 responded with 42 percent indicating their company was headquartered in the United States, 27 percent in Europe, 11 percent in Asia, seven percent in South America, as well as Africa, Australia/New Zealand, Japan, the Middle East, Mexico and Central America. Respondents needed to have hired at least one Linux professional in the last year, or plan to hire Linux professionals in 2012 to participate in the survey, and were allowed to check as many responses to questions as appropriate.
About Dice
Dice, a Dice Holdings, Inc. service, is the leading career site for technology and engineering professionals. With a 21-year track record of meeting the ever-changing needs of technology professionals, companies and recruiters, our specialty focus and exposure to highly skilled professional communities enable employers to reach hard-to-find, experienced and qualified technology and engineering candidates. www.Dice.com
About The Linux Foundation
The Linux Foundation is a nonprofit consortium dedicated to fostering the growth of Linux. Founded in 2000, the organization sponsors the work of Linux creator Linus Torvalds and promotes, protects and advances the Linux operating system by marshaling the resources of its members and the open source development community. The Linux Foundation provides a neutral forum for collaboration and education by hosting Linux conferences, including LinuxCon, and generating original Linux research and content that advances the understanding of the Linux platform. Its web properties, including Linux.com, reach approximately two million people per month. The organization also provides extensive Linux training opportunities that feature the Linux kernel community’s leading experts as instructors. Follow The Linux Foundation on Twitter.
Trademarks: The Linux Foundation, Linux Standard Base, MeeGo, Tizen and Yocto Project are trademarks of The Linux Foundation. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds.
[1] United States State of the Union, January 25, 2012
Dice Media Contact Rachel Ceccarelli dicemedia@dice.com
The Linux Foundation Media Contact Jennifer Cloer jennifer@linuxfoundation.org
SOURCE The Linux Foundation; Dice.com
Web Site: http://www.linuxfoundation.org
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Language Line Services Announces Plans to Hire 2,000 Interpreters in 2012
MONTEREY, CA /PRNewswire/ ~ Language Line Services, the global market leader in interpretation, localization and translation solutions, plans to hire 2,000 interpreters this year, the company announced today.
Language Line Services is recruiting 1,300 Spanish interpreters, 400 Mandarin, Russian, Vietnamese, Korean, Cantonese, Portuguese, Arabic, Polish and French interpreters and nearly 200 in more than 160 other languages. “It’s a great career opportunity with projections for the worldwide language access market as high as $38.1 billion by 2013. If you have near-native proficiency in both English and another language and are looking for employment with a company that will provide you with the training and coaching into this exciting profession, we have an opportunity for you,” said Louis F. Provenzano, Jr., President and CEO of Language Line Services.
“Interpreting is a profession that requires language skills, a wide knowledge base, mental agility and, most importantly, the compassion for those whom they assist. We are proud to have opened the door for thousands of interpreters into the language access industry through our comprehensive and rigorous training program,” added Winnie Heh, Senior VP of Global Operations of Language Line Services. “Our training program consists of Web-based and instructor-led sessions, one-on-one coaching, peer calibration as well as a multitude of reference materials. With multi-million dollar investments annually, the program is the result of 30 years of continuous improvement made by our team of training and Quality Assurance professionals,” He continued.
The majority of the positions offer the opportunity to work from home as an interpreter, providing services on your own schedule, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week. Work-at-home positions are available in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the United Kingdom. Language Line Services also has employment openings at its global centers in Costa Rica, Panama and the Dominican Republic.
“Interpreting is a great job for anyone, especially someone looking for a career change,” said Janet Eckles, who has been an interpreter at Language Line Services for more than 20 years. “You would probably be surprised how many people need the help of an interpreter. It is always exciting because you don’t know what your next call will be like. You see immediately how you’re helping people and how much they appreciate your assistance. It is truly rewarding. Not many people can say that about their jobs.”
Language Line Services handles more than 20 million interpretation calls annually for law enforcement, healthcare organizations, the courts and businesses in more than 170 languages, and handles about 90% of the telephone interpretations for 911 emergency calls nationwide.
“Interpreters and translators are increasingly critical for any number of industries to conduct their day-to-day business,” Provenzano said. “Companies naturally want to market their services to consumers who speak little, if any, English. They often must translate contracts with vendors and partners in a variety of languages. For the limited-English speakers themselves, the absence of language access can be life threatening, as social services struggle to keep up with the ongoing demographic shifts.”
Join Language Line Services and make a difference in peoples’ lives every day. Apply for an interpreter position here: http://www.languageline.com/page/careers/.
About Language Line Services
Language Line Services, the global leader in language solutions for over 30 years, serves clients in government, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, retail and many other industries in more than 170 spoken and written languages, as well as American Sign Language (ASL) and Mexican Sign Language (LSM). Language Line Services is recognized as a trusted partner to thousands of public and private organizations throughout the world, providing easy access to the industry’s most dynamic and comprehensive suite of language solutions that drive a strong return on investment. Language Line Services is known for solving customers’ complex language communication issues with leading services that include telephone, on-site and video interpreting, translation and localization, as well as interpreter assessment and training programs. Please visit http://www.languageline.com.
Contact:
Trent Freeman Olmstead Williams Communications tfreeman@olmsteadwilliams.com http://www.olmsteadwilliams.com
SOURCE Language Line Services
Web Site: http://www.languageline.com
SEND2ALLUSA Language Line Services Announces Plans to Hire 2,000 Interpreters in 2012
MONTEREY, CA /PRNewswire/ — Language Line Services, the global market leader in interpretation, localization and translation solutions, plans to hire 2,000 interpreters this year, the company announced today.
Language Line Services is recruiting 1,300 Spanish interpreters, 400 Mandarin, Russian, Vietnamese, Korean, Cantonese, Portuguese, Arabic, Polish and French interpreters and nearly 200 in more than 160 other languages. “It’s a great career opportunity with projections for the worldwide language access market as high as $38.1 billion by 2013. If you have near-native proficiency in both English and another language and are looking for employment with a company that will provide you with the training and coaching into this exciting profession, we have an opportunity for you,” said Louis F. Provenzano, Jr., President and CEO of Language Line Services.
“Interpreting is a profession that requires language skills, a wide knowledge base, mental agility and, most importantly, the compassion for those whom they assist. We are proud to have opened the door for thousands of interpreters into the language access industry through our comprehensive and rigorous training program,” added Winnie Heh, Senior VP of Global Operations of Language Line Services. “Our training program consists of Web-based and instructor-led sessions, one-on-one coaching, peer calibration as well as a multitude of reference materials. With multi-million dollar investments annually, the program is the result of 30 years of continuous improvement made by our team of training and Quality Assurance professionals,” He continued.
The majority of the positions offer the opportunity to work from home as an interpreter, providing services on your own schedule, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week. Work-at-home positions are available in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the United Kingdom. Language Line Services also has employment openings at its global centers in Costa Rica, Panama and the Dominican Republic.
“Interpreting is a great job for anyone, especially someone looking for a career change,” said Janet Eckles, who has been an interpreter at Language Line Services for more than 20 years. “You would probably be surprised how many people need the help of an interpreter. It is always exciting because you don’t know what your next call will be like. You see immediately how you’re helping people and how much they appreciate your assistance. It is truly rewarding. Not many people can say that about their jobs.”
Language Line Services handles more than 20 million interpretation calls annually for law enforcement, healthcare organizations, the courts and businesses in more than 170 languages, and handles about 90% of the telephone interpretations for 911 emergency calls nationwide.
“Interpreters and translators are increasingly critical for any number of industries to conduct their day-to-day business,” Provenzano said. “Companies naturally want to market their services to consumers who speak little, if any, English. They often must translate contracts with vendors and partners in a variety of languages. For the limited-English speakers themselves, the absence of language access can be life threatening, as social services struggle to keep up with the ongoing demographic shifts.”
Join Language Line Services and make a difference in peoples’ lives every day. Apply for an interpreter position here: http://www.languageline.com/page/careers/.
About Language Line Services
Language Line Services, the global leader in language solutions for over 30 years, serves clients in government, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, retail and many other industries in more than 170 spoken and written languages, as well as American Sign Language (ASL) and Mexican Sign Language (LSM). Language Line Services is recognized as a trusted partner to thousands of public and private organizations throughout the world, providing easy access to the industry’s most dynamic and comprehensive suite of language solutions that drive a strong return on investment. Language Line Services is known for solving customers’ complex language communication issues with leading services that include telephone, on-site and video interpreting, translation and localization, as well as interpreter assessment and training programs. Please visit http://www.languageline.com.
Contact:
Trent Freeman Olmstead Williams Communications tfreeman@olmsteadwilliams.com http://www.olmsteadwilliams.com
SOURCE Language Line Services
Web Site: http://www.languageline.com
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Veterans ~ You have important benefits ~ Learn what they are!
Welcome Home! You served our Nation honorably, and we are truly grateful for your service. You are eligible to receive many Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, including free, quality healthcare. Dedicated VA employees are ready to serve you and make sure you have the smoothest transition possible.
A hometown VA OEF/OIF/OND Team is located in your community at a local VA Medical Center. They can help you transition from the military to civilian life, and also help you navigate through the VA. Learn more about the location of these OEF/OIF/OND teams at this website: http://www.oefoif.va.gov/map.asp or call the dedicated VA toll-free OEF/OIF/OND Help Line at: 1-866-606-8216 to get answers to your questions about VA benefits.
Veterans Administration talking with Marine
Veterans Administration talking with Marine
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Equal Job Growth for Men and Women in Final Quarter of 2011
WASHINGTON /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ ~ According to an Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) analysis of the January employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), women’s employment now appears to be rising and the past three months saw equal job growth for men and women (206,000 for each). This is good news for women since their job growth has substantially lagged behind men’s for most of the recovery.
In December, women gained 89,000 jobs, while men gained 111,000. The revised numbers for October and November show 117,000 new jobs for women since September compared with 95,000 for men.
Overall, job growth in the United States was moderate in December with 200,000 jobs added to nonfarm payrolls. This is up from 100,000 new jobs in November, but down slightly from 210,000 added in September.
From December 2010 to December 2011, of the 1.6 million jobs added to payrolls, only 521,000 or 32 percent were filled by women whereas 1,119,000 or 68 percent were filled by men. Despite progress in the last quarter, the gap between women’s and men’s employment in December remains at 1.5 million.
Men are recovering more quickly than women, but the jobs recovery is slow for both men and women. Women have regained about one out of four (23 percent) of the total jobs they lost in the recession while men have gained more than one out of three (34 percent). (IWPR calculates job loss in the recession from December 2007 to the trough for each gender. Men’s employment trough was in January 2010 while women’s was in September 2010.)
The unemployment rate remained steady from November to December for women aged 16 and older (8.3 percent), but fell for men (from 8.9 percent to 8.7 percent). Some of the apparent improvement is due to workers ending their job search and no longer being counted among the unemployed.
Overall, the civilian labor force (those employed or unemployed and actively seeking work) shrank by 50,000 between November and December. However, this figure represents the net change of a loss of 82,000 female labor force participants and a gain of 32,000 male labor force participants.
Fewer women left the labor force in December compared with November. For those unemployed, the average or mean duration of unemployment has been 40.8 weeks. Half of those unemployed have been so for a median average of 21.0 weeks or longer.
One reason why men are doing better than women at this point in the recession is that women are a disproportionate share of state and local government workers; those levels of government are still shedding jobs though their job loss has slowed. In December, the private sector added 212,000 jobs, while government employment fell by 12,000 jobs. Job growth was strong in retail trade, transportation and warehousing, and healthcare and social assistance.
While private sector employment grew by 1.9 million workers from December 2010 to December 2011, 280,000 government jobs were lost. This difference in job growth across sectors disproportionately affects women who represent 57 percent of workers in the public sector compared with 48 percent in the private sector.
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research(IWPR) conducts rigorous research and disseminates its findings to address the needs of women and their families, promote public dialogue, and strengthen communities and societies. IWPR is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that also works in affiliation with the women’s studies and public policy programs at The George Washington University.
SOURCE Institute for Women’s Policy Research
CONTACT: Caroline Dobuzinskis, dobuzinskis@iwpr.org
Web Site: http://www.iwpr.org
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MicroTech Awarded Army Private Cloud (APC) Contract
VIENNA, VA /PRNewswire/ ~ Leading Technology and Systems Integrator MicroTech has been selected as one of only four awardees of the Army Private Cloud (APC2) Mobile Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the Program Executive Office, Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS). The $250 Million Army Private Cloud contract will allow the Army to reduce costs through server consolidation and updating and optimizing IT with fixed and containerized data centers. This is the Army’s first cloud computing contract.
MicroTech provides Cloud Computing Solutions, Technology Services, Systems Integration, Product Solutions, Unified Communications & Collaboration, and Innovation & Integration to the public sector, as well as Fortune 500 Companies – managing more than half-a-million tech users daily. A prime contractor on more than 100 Federal projects and 28 procurement vehicles, MicroTech offers access to over 2500 vendors and over a million tech products and services across the government.
“Winning the Army Private Cloud contract is proof that MicroTech’s cloud computing solutions and mobile data centers are cutting edge and provide the best of breed solutions the Army needs to get to the next level,” said Tony Jimenez, MicroTech President & CEO. “With the grand opening of our Innovation and Integration Center [I2C] this past July, we have fully committed ourselves to creating and providing cutting edge cloud and data center solutions and our customers have noticed!”
In partnership with the Army, MicroTech will provide, maintain, operate and support mobile data centers. This will include hosting services for applications within container based facilities as well as providing Cloud based Software as a Service (SAAS), Platform as a Service (PAAS), Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS) and data and application migration services.
MicroTech technology products cover a vast array of leading-edge solutions that include private cloud computing, mobile and portable data centers. The MicroTech MicroKloud product line features an efficient, effective one-stop-solution for creating, operating and managing private cloud computing services. This product line also includes the MicroPodd which is an energy-efficient cost-effective solution for creating highly portable cloud-based data centers in a ruggedized, man-transportable transit case or as a standalone rack. These award winning Cloud Computing Solutions will enable MicroTech to provide reliable green solutions that are 60% more efficient than their competitors. MicroTech’s Cloud Computing Solutions are product agnostic and can use a number of different hardware solutions to create the best solution for their customer.
MicroTech is a 2011 Red Herring Global Top 100 award winner for Technology Innovation. And SmartCEO Magazine chose MicroTech as the 2011 GovStar “Technical Trailblazer” winner – the top government contractor that has developed an innovative technological product or breakthrough.
About MicroTech
MicroTech is a certified and verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a certified 8(a) Small Business, and delivers robust process-driven performance for mission success. MicroTech applies its regimented process, enterprise IT experience, and state-of-the-art engineering solutions to integrate different technologies and create proven results that can respond to your strategic needs. MicroTech is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, EMC Velocity Partner, Cisco Gold Partner, HP Sector Elite Business Partner, Dell Certified Partner, Symantec Managed Services Partner, VMware Enterprise Partner, Autonomy Value Added Partner, Adobe Solutions Partner, Citrix Silver Solution Advisor, Oracle Silver Partner, and IBM Business Partner. MicroTech is the Hispanic Business Magazine No. 1 Fastest-Growing Hispanic-Owned Business (2009-2011); CRN Magazine No. 1 Fastest Growing Solutions Provider in the U.S., and the National “Public Sector Integrator of the Year;” a 2011 Red Herring Global Top 100 Technology Innovator, and on the Deloitte 2011 Tech Fast 500, the No. 1 Fastest Growing Private Communications / Networking Company in the Washington DC Metro area. ISO 20000 and ISO 9001:2008 certified, CMMI Maturity Level 3 rated, and ITIL management qualified, MicroTech is headquartered just outside the Nation’s Capital in Vienna, Virginia, with key offices in Richmond, Virginia; Greensboro, North Carolina; Huntsville, Alabama; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Albuquerque, New Mexico. To learn more, visit www.MicroTech.net
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