Category Archives: Information Technology

Helping the Less Tech-Savvy: IT Students Offer Computer Training to BBB Members

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Students earning their information technology degree at Minnesota School of Business-Richfield (MSB) taught a computer basics class for the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Minnesota and North Dakota on Wednesday, May 16. The students also belong to the student organization, … Continue reading

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Newsflash: Information Technology Workers May Actually Enjoy Working with Others

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There is a misconception in today’s society that  information technology professionals aren’t interested in making connections with co-workers, and that they don’t need customer service skills. Both couldn’t be farther from the truth. Yes, maybe 10 years ago there was … Continue reading

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How to Get a $25 Computer — Seriously

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For three information technology degree students in Susan Furtney’s Computer Essentials class at Minnesota School of Business-Lakeville, the idea of a $25 computer is a reality they experienced directly. IT students Jared Burton, Paul Christiansen and Nicole Mayerhofer learned about … Continue reading

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Landing IT Dream Job is ‘Like Winning the Lottery’ – Student Credits Internship

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A Minnesota School of Business-Blaine (MSB) graduate in the associate degree in information technology program has been offered his dream job after moving to Texas. Eric Phinney, an MSB student who took his IT internship course with John Daley, IT … Continue reading

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So You Want to Work in IT: Here’s How

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Let’s talk about our IT program (or, information technology for our readers who recognize the acronym and know what an IT person does, but don’t know exactly what it stands for—and, let’s be real—that probably applies to a lot of … Continue reading

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Techfuse 2013 Buzzes with IT Innovation

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“Innovation: It’s only new to some.” –Dr. Ray Bender On Thursday, March 21, the Minneapolis Convention Center was buzzing with some of the area’s most elite IT professionals for TechFuse 2013. Also in attendance at this premier IT conference was the … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Web Browser!!!

Have you Googled anything today?  How about checked your email or gone on Facebook?  Do you think about the web browser you use when you use the internet? The web browser turned 21 years old in February. The World Wide … Continue reading

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Which Tablet is Best for You?

As more businesses rely on a mobile workforce, the tablet has become the tool of choice. Lighter and more flexible than a laptop, choices in tablet technology have exploded. Let’s look at some business and student friendly tablet solutions. Before … Continue reading

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Looking for Free Money? This College Student Knows How to Find It

Aaron VanHeel is an information technology degree student at Minnesota School of Business-St. Cloud who is ready to graduate this spring. To date, he has received $19,950 in scholarships and tuition credits. You might say he knows a few tips … Continue reading

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Which Tablet is Best for You?

As more businesses rely on a mobile workforce, the tablet has become the tool of choice. Lighter and more flexible than a laptop, choices in tablet technology have exploded. Let’s look at some business and student friendly tablet solutions. Before … Continue reading

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