Boeing needs robotics engineers: New grant to prep 608 workers in Everett for future of manufacturing

Puget Sound Business Journal | Ashley Stewart | June 28

“Robots may be taking over jobs that were previously done by people, but they’re creating jobs as well.

“As Boeing (NYSE: BA) and many Puget Sound-area companies begin to automate manufacturing, they’re finding they need to develop a highly trained group of human workers to fix robots when they break or need maintenance. In Washington state, the education system isn’t keeping up with the need for this specialized skill.” Read more.

Infographic: CIOs reveal IT hiring trends for 2016

TechRepublic | Conner Forrest | June 21

“On Tuesday, Robert Half Technology released the results of a survey that showed 21% of US CIOs plan on adding more staff to their IT department and 63% plan on only filling open IT roles. The report forecast IT hiring trends in the second half of 2016.” Read more.

8 Steps to Hack Your Way Into Tech

Forbes | Mandela Schumacher-Hodge | June 24

“…exactly how does one successfully make the transition into tech – especially when tech isn’t yet a line item on your resume?” Read more.

Gallery: Glassdoor overhauls its iOS app, and the focus is on job searchers

TechRepublic | Brandon Vigliarolo | June 29

“If you’re like the majority of people you’re probably searching for a job using your mobile device. Glassdoor knows that more than half its traffic is coming from users like that, which is why it has added a bunch of new features to its iOS app.” View the gallery.

What kind of employees should you target? (Video)

Puget Sound Business Journal | Ed Stych | June 29

“The Business Journals recently hosted a webinar titled “The Secrets to Attracting and Hiring the Best Talent.” In this short clip, the panelists talk about the kind of employees should you target.” Watch now.