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MPICT’s mission is to coordinate, promote and improve
the quality of ICT education, with an emphasis on 2-year
colleges, in California, Nevada, Hawaii and the Pacific
Territories.
MPICT’s Major Goals are to:
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Continue to develop and sustain collaborations among
institutions of higher education, K-12 networks, NSF-funded
Centers, and other educational initiatives to leverage,
expand, improve, and enhance the region’s ICT education
capacity.
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Deepen and expand collaboration between education and
industry/employers to create a diverse ICT workforce that can
meet the economic needs of the region.
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Identify regional, national, and global best practices in ICT education and disseminate and encourage implementation of
these best practices throughout the region, working towards a
harmonization of ICT competencies, skills, and education
approaches.
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Advocate for the development of core ICT student learning
outcomes that serve as a framework for articulated,
comprehensive ICT education pathways throughout the region.
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