GOAL: Connect the value of a growing IT talent pipeline to the development of smarter communities.

Lonnie Emard

Executive Director, CESM

CESM Mission

To be the global leader in education, model curriculum development, human capital development, applied research and entrepreneurial incubation for the management and use of enterprise systems in business, government and non profit organizations.

Serving the “Business of IT”

CESM Strategy

Through the collaborative efforts of IT companies, academic institutions, economic developers, industry organizations and support groups, we will increase the supply in the IT talent pipeline.

Serving the “Business of IT”

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CESM - Information Technology Talent PipelineFrom the Classroom to the Boardroom

CESM - A Unique Collaboration Management

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

ACADEMIC LEARNING

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Research

MARKETING

Consortium

Corporate Partners

Academic Partners

CESM – Organization Partners

Active Partner Active Partner Industry Vertical Conferences

Enterprise Computing Community (ECC)

New Carolina iTs|SC Innoventure – Mainframe Careers

SCITDA BDPA ASTRA POSSCON

CIO FORUM Chamber ITC SCTA Cyber Security

SIM MEBA SCRA VCL

ITPA PMI ECC

Developers Guild GSATC LinuxFest

Apprentice Carolina Creative Coast

HDI SCACE

ACM Fast Forward

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CESM – Aligning Career Pathways

CESM Goals & Accomplishments - Academic

Promote Value in Academic/Industry Collaboration – Internship Model

Reach students where they are – Expand Camps, competitions

Use technology advances in education – Mentoring w/Second Life, Z Academic Initiative, telepresence

“Focus on the Faculty” – 1st AP CS Institute, Educator Field Studies

Provide meaningful Extended Learning Opportunities – Virtual Jobshadows

Business and academia collaborate to influence curriculum – Universities, Southern Region Education Board, IT Alliance, Midlands programs

Existing College of Engineering programsComputer science degrees focused on leading edge hardware and software

Create interdisciplinary programs and create more hands-on learning Degree programs focused on managing IT to deliver business applications

Existing College of Business programsManagement information systems focused on applying IT to business situations

Goal #2 Increase Relevant Programs

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CESM value is “PRESENCE BY ASSOCIATION”

MLB Farm System Model for IT

Smarter use of resources for IT professional development and leadership

Leveraged infrastructure for piloting projects across industry groups

Create environments to connect IT talent and knowledge

Offer 2nd level incubation opportunities

Match IT applied research with the needs of smarter communities.

Goal #3 Leverage Resources for Applied Business Research

Enroll member

Market CESM

Identify member prospect

Business Needs Analysis

Industry std process map

Offer Provider

Development Broker

Engage member benefits

Guided self assessment

CESM brokers customization & delivery of professional development offerings

Member with identified gap(s)

Gaps

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Inventory offerings (What? Who?)

Offerings(standard & customized) Providers with

gap offerings

Offer Development

• Customize as needed (What?)• Establish engagement process (How?)• Determine delivery cost & pricing (How much?)

Professional Development Broker Model

CESM: A Main Area of Interest The development of IT professionals with an emphasis on managing large scale information technology development and use must include the study of mainframe computing.

But aren’t mainframes dead? Not hardly, read on!

IBM will provide the CESM with the use of IBM zSeries technology to be leveraged by all participating colleges and universities in the study of mainframe computing.

CESM Facility Plan

Signed agreement on lease in “The Tower” on Gervais

Occupy 3 floors

• 1st Floor: High Tech Entry, NOC, Auditorium

• 2nd Floor: Classrooms, Labs, Offices, Briefing Center and Gaming room

• 7th Floor: CESM Data Center with Z10, Blades & VC3)

Utilization Plan already underway

CESM – IT at the “Heart” of Smarter Communities

There is strength in numbers. I invite you to join us in this initiative. Go to www.gocesm.org

Universities and tech colleges are

responsive to market changes and

enrollment grows

Companies have access to more IT

talent and manage it to become a more strategic

asset

Companies within industries use IT talent to

drive smarter communities

Students are interested, excited and prepared for

real IT careers

CESM – 6-Month Outlook

News Releases/Major Events (Career Forum, POSSCON and ECC)

Facility Open House

Continued Expansion of Programs Across the Southeast

Fully Functional Internship Model for Workforce Transition

Professional Development Model Implementation

Economic (Occupational Impact Study)