Microsoft Skills 2000 Initiative Comes to San Diego

February 3, 1999, San Diego, CA — Vortex Data Systems, a Microsoft Certified Technical Education Center, today announced that the company is hosting Microsoft’s Skills 2000 IT Career Nights, February 16 and 18. The Career Nights are informal, interactive events that give individuals instant information on the many opportunities in information technology (IT) and show them the path to prepare for the thousands of information technology careers available within a variety of industries. The Vortex staff will be available to consult with individuals and suggest appropriate computer training and development paths. Skills 2000 IT Career Nights are open to everyone, from those who have little experience with computers to experienced high-tech professionals.

Individuals have the opportunity to attend Career Night on either February 16 or February 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each night. The event is free of charge. To register, please call Vortex at 619-497-6400, extension 220.

Skills 2000 IT Career Nights are part of the Microsoft Skills 2000 initiative, a series of innovative programs aimed to significantly reduce the IT workforce shortage by reaching out to people interested in developing IT careers. Skilled IT professionals are in high demand. A recent study completed by Microsoft showed that with current job openings and projected hires combined, Microsoft business partners and customers in the United States will require 647,000 new skilled IT workers over the next 12 months.

"The Microsoft Skills 2000 IT Career Nights provide an easy way for people to explore new career opportunities in an exciting and rapidly growing industry," commented Paul Christiansen, CEO and President of Vortex Data Systems. "The opportunities are tremendous! The market needs new, highly skilled professionals to fill newly-created and open positions."

Since 1984, Vortex has been dedicated to helping San Diego businesses maintain a competitive edge by uniting people and networking technology. The company is a Microsoft CTEC, an independent organization that is certified to offer courses based on Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC). Vortex provides a hands-on environment, with instructor-led training, labs, lectures, and supplemental materials optimized to complement the classroom learning experience. For more information on Vortex Data Systems’ products and services, visit their web site at www.vortexdata.com.

For more information contact: 

Kristine Guynup
Marketing Coordinator
Vortex Data Systems
7480 Mission Valley Road, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92108

Tel: 619 497.6400 ext. 210
Fax: 619 497.6410
Email: kguynup@vortexdata.com