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Those Who Can't Work Teach

The state of Georgia has unemployed IT folks just like our other 49 states. Georgia Tech isn't taking it lying down, and is training laid-off techies to teach computers to high schoolers.

Sounds like a fine idea. There's nothing better than a teacher with real, practical experience.

If money was no object, what would your ideal IT job be? Send your wishes to [email protected].

Posted by Doug Barney on September 23, 2009


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