DALLAS, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Information Technology Professionals - Dallas Chapter (AITP Dallas) announced today that Valtech Technologies, an Agile software development and educational services company based in Addison, TX, has partnered with them again for this year's educational program, "The IT Apprentice". AITP Dallas will present its second IT version of the TV hit, The Apprentice with Donald Trump, on November 29, 2006 at the Hotel Intercontinental in Addison, TX, where a real job will be given to the winning candidate. Valtech North America has donated a Java developer position worth an annual salary of $85,000 to $100,000 plus benefits. The candidate hearing the words, "You're Hired" will join the Valtech team of more than 1,200 people worldwide.
"After the successful program last year, we committed to AITP Dallas that we would sponsor a job again should they wish to make this an annual program," said Melissa Meeker, Vice President of Marketing for Valtech, "and, based on the great success we had with our first IT Apprentice, we are looking forward to this year's event."
In partnership with AITP Dallas and Valtech Technologies, Midwest Consulting Group, Inc., a technical staffing firm, will be handling the screening of applicants to find the qualified candidates. The three candidates who will be competing for the job will be selected by a panel of IT executives from three prominent Dallas/Ft. Worth businesses: Ted Layne, VP-Technical Services of Michaels Stores, Inc., Ann McCool, an independent IT Consultant and former Sr. Director, Sales Channels Systems of RadioShack, and Reena Batra, CEO of Software Professionals, Inc. During the 90 minute program, the executives will test candidates on their ability to use best business practices and professional skills on completing a project, and narrow them down until they find...The IT Apprentice.
Instructions for applying as a candidate are located at http:/aitp.org/region3/ITApprentice.pdf and you do not have to be a member of AITP to apply. Applications must be submitted by the November 24th deadline.
The program is open to the public and the audience will participate in the excitement throughout the evening. Contact AITP Dallas at aitpdallas@comcast.net or call 972-682-0501 for more information.
About Valtech
Formed in 1993, Valtech is an International IT services and educational services company specializing in agile project delivery and advanced technology skill development. Firmly established globally, Valtech successfully serves the needs of global clients, such as BMW, Nationwide Insurance, JPMorganChase and American Airlines, as well as business partners including IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, JBoss and Agitar.
Valtech has offices in the United States (Dallas, New York, Houston, and Raleigh), Europe (France, UK, Denmark, Sweden, and Germany), Korea, and India (Bangalore). Valtech is listed on the Nouveau Marché and is a member of the SBF 120 (LTE.PA). For more information, visit http://www.valtech.com/.
About Association of Information Technology Professionals(R)
The Association of IT Professionals (AITP) is a not-for-profit organization and is the oldest and most recognized organization focused on the continuing education of the IT community. With more than 7,000 professional and student members, AITP represents Information Technology professionals throughout the United States, Canada and in other countries around the world. The purpose of AITP is to engage in education and research activities focused on the development of effective programs for the self-improvement of its membership. The Dallas Chapter is comprised of executive IT leaders, project managers, developers, product specialists, business leaders, contact center leaders, sales & marketing professionals and IT students from Baylor University at Waco, University of Texas at Dallas, University of Texas at Arlington, ITT - Irving, ITT - Richardson DeVry - Irving, Midwestern State University at Wichita Falls, High Tech Institute - Irving and Tarleton State University at Stephenville.
About Midwest Consulting Group, Inc.
Midwest Consulting Group, Inc. is a privately held firm, founded in February of 1994 to provide affordable, high quality technical staffing solutions for Fortune 500 companies. Their corporate motto "Partners in Achieving Your Goals(R)" reflects their emphasis on win-win relationships with both their clients and team members. MCG provides anything from help desk support to management services on major technology projects. The company's client list of Fortune 500 companies includes Sprint Corp., Hallmark Cards Inc., Mastercard International, Trans World Airlines and Anheuser-Busch Co. The company has more than 300 employees in Kansas City, Dallas, St. Louis, Atlanta and Denver, and plans to open additional offices around the country.
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