“The availability of technical talent is critical for economic development in Georgia. The lack of candidates to fill growing demand in technology jobs poses a threat to state competitiveness at a time when a competitive edge is more important than ever.” - Gary S. May, Dean, College of Engineering; Professor, School of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology

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DeVry University is one of the largest, private sector universities in North America. The university’s mission is to foster student learning through high-quality, career-oriented education integrating technology, business, science and the arts. DeVry University delivers practitioner-oriented undergraduate and graduate degree programs onsite and online. There are seven Atlanta-area locations. To learn more, visit devry.edu

The Georgia Department of Labor provides a wide range of services to job seekers and employers. These include administration of Georgia's unemployment insurance, employment service; provision of workforce information to the public and private sectors; and oversight of child labor issues.

Georgia Power is an investor-owned, tax-paying utility that serves 2.35 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. The largest of four electric utilities that make up Southern Company, Georgia Power has been providing electricity to Georgia for more than a century at rates well below the national average.

The Center for Research in Information Systems (CRIS) is a GSU research center housed in the Computer Information Systems (CIS) Department in the Robinson College of Business. It is a boundary-spanning organization between the CIS Department and the IT business community. It’s modeled after the highly successful Center for Information Systems Research at M.I.T.’s Sloan School of Management.

Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development globally markets Gwinnett as the premier location in Metro Atlanta and the State of Georgia for growing and conducting business. The organization works with local and regional partners to bring technology, life science, advanced manufacturing, communications, and corporate headquarters to the community.

McKesson (NYSE: MCK) is in business for better health. We bring together every aspect of healthcare, working with all key stakeholders—from hospitals, physicians and pharmacists to payors and pharmaceutical manufacturers—to build better businesses that deliver better care to patients in every setting. To learn more, visit www.mckesson.com

Premier Logic, an IT software and advisory firm. Since 2000, Premier Logic has been the go-to IT partner for companies of all sizes, from two-person startups to Fortune 500s. Premier Logic offers end-to-end solutions from web, mobile, creative, business intelligence and analytics, e-commerce, technology advisory, product development and startup acceleration.

Robert Half Technology is a leading provider of technology professionals, specializing in consulting services on a project or full-time basis. For more information about Robert Half Technology, please visit us at www.rht.com or call the Atlanta office at (404) 233-1382 to speak with an account executive.

Smith & Howard’s team is pleased to be part of Georgia’s exciting technology community. Our technology professionals bring a creativity, skills, accounting expertise and real-world experience to technology businesses and owners, allowing them to spend more time innovating, growing and succeeding, and less time worried about financial and accounting matters.

Thompson Technologies is an Atlanta-based, precision IT staffing firm providing high-quality services that enable organizations to quickly and effectively respond to changes in workforce demands. Our unwavering integrity and proven ability to deliver exceptional IT talent has resulted in long-term relationships with a wide range of clients.

Vayu Media delivers internet marketing strategies that will put your business on the path of Growth in the Web 3.0 world. The Atlanta SEO firm combines Social Media, SEO Services, supported by SEM, Mobile Marketing, and Design Concepts. Call 1-800-456-1563 to discuss strategy or visit VayuMedia.com for additional information.