ERIC Number: EJ641823
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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Bridging the Gap: Career Paths in Telecommunications.
Sorensen, Barbara
Winds of Change, v17 n1 p38-41 Win 2002
Interviews with three Native American telecommunications professionals explore careers in telecommunications for Native Americans. Included are discussions of the importance of telecommunications, courses and technical skills needed for various telecommunications careers, types of telecommunications degrees available, the importance of mentors and internships, and upcoming trends in telecommunications. Native Americans with telecommunications experience are needed to help tribes develop services. (TD)
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indians, Careers, Computer Science Education, Degrees (Academic), Demand Occupations, Education Work Relationship, Employment Opportunities, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Internship Programs, Interviews, Mentors, Science Education, Telecommunications
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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