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FYI comprehensive development experience One in every 10 workers in Kansas City is with impactful and meaningful solutions. employed by the tech industry. Technology • Trane presentation and tour How much directly contributes almost 10 percent to the technology could a Heating, Ventilation, local economy. There are 3,876 tech and Air Conditioning company have? companies in our region, from nimble startups to global enterprises, such as Garmin, Cerner, Some might think very little. However, H&R block, VML and Honeywell. with increasing use of Data Analysis and From: https://www.edckc.com/kc-tech-industry-report-card-shows- three-key-opportunities-for-growth/ Internet of Things (IoT), Trane has much to offer their commercial clients in automation and controls of air handling. • TGS “Day in the Life of IT” Students were introduced to networking systems, a help desk call-center and ethical hacking. How easy is it to hack a system? The students were surprised of how simple the process really was using written code and techniques. TGS staff demonstrated software and access to client servers and computers and discussed steps taken to prevent attackers and train client staff how to handle phishing, email scams, etc.

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CAPS students hacking a TGS in-house system. COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE Ethically of course! The Herndon Career Center and Southland SOPHOMORE SHOWCASE CAPS programs invited the Community to an Sophomore students from CAPS sending high Open House on Thursday, November 8, schools rotated through the CAPS offerings of from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Guests braving the cold and snow were able to explore all the programs, equipment, and training opportunities! Instructors, students, and alumni were available to provide information on employment trends and career opportunities. 2019-20 CAPS PROGRAM Enrollment is now open for the 2019-2020 Southland CAPS program year! Applications are located on the CAPS at: https://southlandcaps.yourcapsnetwork.or g/enrollment/.

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