SetFocus BI/SQL Master’s Program Tip: Sending an email inside of SSIS to a Gmail account
SetFocus instructor Kevin S. Goff has a new post on his personal blog responding to a question asked by one of his students - “A student in one of my recent SSIS classes asked if it’s possible to send an email to a Gmail account, from inside SQL Server Integration Services.”
He offers a short answer which is “yes,” but follows up with the “how,” which you can read in full at Kevin’s blog.
SetFocus, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions, announced today its new “Bridging the Gap” scholarship program. The program will award three scholarships for its .NET Master’s Program to graduates of accredited colleges or universities who earn their Associate’s or Bachelor’s degrees between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010.
In keeping with its mission of “Bridging the Gap between Talent and Opportunity”, SetFocus established this scholarship to assist individuals who demonstrate a strong foundation of programming theory gain hands-on practical experience with the latest technology needed in the marketplace.
“We see a definite skills gap between what is taught in the classroom and what businesses want.” says Ananthalakshmi Chidambaram, SetFocus director of training. “Most schools focus more on theory than practical work. The technologies they teach may be well-established, but not necessarily driven by the current needs of the marketplace. This puts the student at a disadvantage when they enter the job market.”
“It can be very frustrating for someone trying to break into IT. Graduates are discovering that their academic program left them, in many ways, unequipped to take on software engineering roles in the corporate environment,” says Michael Simmons, president of SetFocus. “This scholarship is intended to help individuals who exhibit exceptional potential fill in the skills gap and launch a career with long-term potential.”
SetFocus, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions, has been training and placing IT professionals since 1997. Its trademark Master’s Program combines top-notch technical training and career coaching to enable IT professionals to fast track their careers. Since 1997, over 1500 candidates have successfully completed The Master’s Program and are working in positions such as .NET developer, software engineer, web developer and application consultant.
SetFocus will award three Bridging the Gap scholarships to its .NET Master’s Program — one full scholarship of $20,000 and two partial scholarships of $10,000 each.
Scholarship applicants will be required to meet the qualifications for acceptance and to compete in a rigorous selection process. Deadline for applications is May 15, 2010. Scholarships will be awarded no later than June 30, 2010. The winners will have one year from the date of the award to enroll in the .NET Master’s Program. For detailed eligibility requirements and to apply, please visit http://www.setfocus.com/marketing/setfocusbridgingthegapscholarship.aspx.
About SetFocus
Since 1997, SetFocus has been a leader in selecting, training, placing, and supporting Microsoft professionals. Utilizing strategic relationships, SetFocus identifies skills gaps and develops programs that directly train and source skilled professionals to meet the immediate hiring needs of its partners. A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions, SetFocus employs a unique hands-on learning curriculum and a combination of services to help organizations grow.
For more information, SetFocus can be reached at +1-886-91-TRAIN and through its website, www.setfocus.com
Contact Information:
Pat Rovner
Director, Marketing
SetFocus
pat.rovner@setfocus.com
(973) 889-0211
SetFocus, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions, has responded to the need of millions of SharePoint licensees by gathering a team of industry experts to present a series of seminars on easing the transition to SharePoint 2010.
SharePoint Server is one of the most widely adopted products in Microsoft history with over 100 million current licensees. Although powerful, earlier versions of SharePoint “can be difficult to bend or stretch if you’re not a .NET developer” remarked Kevin S. Goff, Microsoft MVP, “SharePoint 2010 is poised to prove the third time’s the charm paradigm.”
With SharePoint 2010 due to launch in the first half of this year, businesses are eager to implement this “friendlier” version to improve efficiency and productivity. Current licensees face the challenge of maintaining productivity while transitioning from MOSS 2007 to SharePoint 2010.
“Our SharePoint 2010 Seminar Series is a great way for current SharePoint developers, administrators, architects, and power users to learn the key aspects of SharePoint 2010 from experts in the field all in one shot” declared Matt Jandorf, SetFocus Manager of Corporate Relations. “Our aim is to provide access to experts with helpful, practical information and tips to ensure a seamless transition to the new platform.”
The Seminar Series comprises 4 half-day sessions on March 18 and 19, 2010.
The first seminar on the morning of the 18th, “Developing with LINQ to SharePoint 2010”, features Steven Fowler, sought-after author, speaker and instructor with over 15 years of progressive software project management, architecture and engineering experience. Steven has worked with SharePoint since its 2003 version, recently completed one of the world’s largest SharePoint implementations, and has SharePoint 2010 projects already underway.
“Migrate to SharePoint 2010 – Stress Free!” the 2nd of the series, will be presented by Nick Kellett, CTO of StoneShare, and a recognized expert in the areas of Web 2.0 and SharePoint. Nick was one of the first professionals in the world to achieve a MS SharePoint certification and hosts a lively SharePoint blog aptly named Planet MOSS.
The morning of the 19th commences with the 3rd seminar, “SharePoint 2010 Branding”, featuring David Sterling, author, consultant, and CEO of Sterling International Consulting Group. A Microsoft technology specialist since the 90’s, David is a noted SharePoint expert and author of “Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 – The Complete Reference”.
Kevin S. Goff will round out the 4-seminar series with “Business Intelligence with Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010” on the afternoon of the 19th. Kevin is an instructor and courseware developer for SetFocus and 6-time recipient of the Microsoft MVP award. Goff is a frequent speaker and has recently authored the book, “Expert Business Intelligence Solutions with SQL Server 2008R2 and Microsoft 2010 Technologies”, available late 2010.
Registration and pricing information for the SharePoint 2010 Seminar series is available at http://www.setfocus.com/marketing/spseminarseries.aspx.
About SetFocus
Since 1997, SetFocus has been a leader in selecting, training, placing, and supporting Microsoft professionals. Utilizing strategic relationships, SetFocus identifies skills gaps and develops programs that directly train and source skilled professionals to meet the immediate hiring needs of its partners. A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions, SetFocus employs a unique hands-on learning curriculum and a combination of services to help organizations grow.
For more information, SetFocus can be reached at +1-886-91-TRAIN and through its website, www.setfocus.com
Contact Information:
Pat Rovner
Director, Marketing
SetFocus
pat.rovner@setfocus.com
(973) 889-0211
Explore current job market potential and opportunities for.NET, SharePoint, SQL Server and Microsoft Business Intelligence professionals with representatives of SetFocus, and hiring partner, Enspirix.
Learn how The Master’s Program®, with its combination of technical training and placement support, can advance your career.
| WHAT: | SetFocus hiring partner, Enspirix, will share perspectives on the job market and technology trends.
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| WHEN: | 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 |
| WHERE: | SetFocus, LLC 4 Century Drive Parsippany, NJ 07054 Directions |
| REGISTRATION: | Register here. |
SetFocus and Hiring Partner, BluWater Consulting, to Offer Perspectives on Job Market Technology Trends
Explore current job market potential and opportunities for.NET, SharePoint, SQL Server and Microsoft Business Intelligence professionals with representatives of SetFocus, and hiring partner, BluWater Consulting.
Learn how The Master’s Program®, with its combination of technical training and placement support, can advance your career.
| WHAT: | SetFocus hiring partner, BluWater Consulting, will share perspectives on the job market and technology trends.
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| WHEN: | 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 4th, 2010 |
| WHERE: | Microsoft Corporation 205 108th Ave. NE Suite 400 Bellevue, WA 98004 Directions |
| REGISTRATION: | Register here. |
SetFocus, LLC, a leading provider of training and placement services for Microsoft professionals, today announced it has received renewal for the Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. With a primary competency in Learning Solutions, SetFocus is recognized for its expertise in the technology training marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner since 2005, SetFocus has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet the training needs of IT professionals. SetFocus holds additional competencies in Custom Development Solutions, Web Development, Data Management Solutions, and Business Intelligence.
“Only companies that have demonstrated high levels of customer service, proved their experience and attained advanced certification receive the designation of Microsoft Gold Certified Partner,“ said Allison Watson, corporate vice president of Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. Today, Microsoft recognizes SetFocus for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”
“SetFocus is pleased to enter our 5th consecutive year as a Microsoft Gold Partner” notes Mike Simmons, SetFocus President, “our participation demonstrates our commitment to deliver high-quality training and placement services, including skills assessment, technical training, student mentoring, and career coaching.”
SetFocus is recognized by Microsoft as a leading provider of comprehensive learning solutions for individuals and organizations engaged in evaluating, planning, deploying, using, and maintaining business-critical systems and applications built on the Microsoft platform.
About the Microsoft Partner Program
The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Master’s Program Alumni Buck Negative Employment Trend with Updated IT Skills; Career Coaching
SetFocus (www.setfocus.com) reported 222 individuals who completed The Master’s Program® training found jobs in 2009 as Business Intelligence, report, and systems analysts or as .NET and SharePoint developers. These IT professionals enhanced their marketability with The Master’s Program, combining training in Microsoft technologies with career coaching provided by professional recruiters.
In the toughest job market in nearly 30 years, job seekers are finding it necessary to re-tool in order to find jobs. IT professionals, in particular, must update their skills to stay competitive. However, today, skills alone are not enough to set a candidate apart.
SetFocus, an IT training and placement firm, provides IT professionals with a unique program that includes comprehensive, hands on technical training in Microsoft technologies — .NET, SQL Server, SharePoint, Business Intelligence – combined with career development and placement support. Candidates receive individualized career coaching and learn personal marketing skills to help them navigate and stand out in a crowded job market. SetFocus also employs professional recruiters to help its candidates find employment.
“In my eyes, the clients are actually our candidates. I work with individuals who are at various stages in their careers. Some are recent college graduates or career-changers. Others are mid-level or senior IT professionals who need to re-tool. My goal is to help them secure a position in their newly-obtained skill set.” notes Brian Galicki, a member of a team of placement specialists – all former recruiters who bring 20+ years combined IT recruiting experience to graduates of the SetFocus Master’s Program.
The SetFocus commitment to its alumni is life-long. Of the 222 candidates who found employment in 2009, 11% were graduates of The Master’s Program who found themselves back on the job market.
Since 1997, SetFocus has been a leader in selecting, training, placing, and supporting Microsoft professionals worldwide. SetFocus identifies skills gaps and develops programs that directly train and source skilled professionals to meet the immediate hiring needs of its partners. A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions, SetFocus employs a unique hands-on learning curriculum and a combination of services to help organizations grow. SetFocus is currently ranked among the 2009 Inc. 5,000 fastest growing companies in America and the 2008 New Jersey’s Fifty Fastest Growing Companies.
For more information, SetFocus can be reached at +1-886-91-TRAIN and through its website, www.setfocus.com
Kevin Goff has taken the time to give us a glimpse into his life; He has built a career that began with building a few databases and writing code, then published his own column, Microsoft awards him Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional), was author and contributing author of two books, and began to work for SetFocus in 2007 where he “had a major hand in building and growing their Business Intelligence Master’s Program” and spends most of his time “as a full-time contract trainer and courseware author for SetFocus.”
Take the time to read more about how Kevin Goff got his start and how he became a SetFocus instructor and how he is able to balance both the work he enjoys and is excellent at as well as his the family life he loves!
Kevin Goff and The Baker’s Dozen Talk SetFocus!
To learn more about Kevin Goff or SetFocus Instructors check out the SetFocus website!
Just what is SetFocus?
One of SetFocus’ most brilliant and dedicated instructors has his own blog, The Baker’s Dozen, and he is going to be using a section of his blog to present small examples of the type of material that he covers in his SetFocus classes. Previously, he has blogged about online technical content on both T-SQL 2005 enhancements and SQL Server Business Intelligence.
Be sure to check out his latest post on SetFocus!!!