The American public is caught in the H-1b trap -- the tech lobbyists' destructive myth -- that Americans can't cut it in science and technology. But Black grads will make you think twice about believing this malarkey.
This article (CS portions reprinted here), from the National Society of Black Engineers, titled "Blacks in Computer Science: The Secrets of Their Success" may help spring the American public out of the trap that has been set for them by the tech lobbyists.
US STEM workers at all levels are being bypassed legally by employer visa laws. Senator Durbin co-authored SB 1035, a bill that would force employers to seek local talent for US job openings.
"After years of being labeled an 'underrepresented minority' in computer science, blacks in the U.S. are on the brink of leaving that category with bachelor’s degrees in hand, according to the Nov/Dec 2008 issue of NSBE Magazine/Career Engineer.
The federal government’s national Center for Education Statistics show that black graduates received 12.4 percent of the baccalaureates in computer and information sciences awarded by U.S. colleges and universities in 2005–06. That’s nearly equal to the percentage of blacks in the U.S. population (12.8 percent). For advocates of minority participation in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), reaching this milestone is cause for celebration."
Tragically, US employers can ignore this talent. Congress has seen to it that citizens and green card holders coming out of US universities need never be considered - legally - for these job openings.
This employer's want ad openly states that citizens and and green card holders will not be considered for this job opening.
NOTE: OPT is an on-the-job training visa for foreign students. Sen. Lieberman did an end-around Congress and got Homeland Security Chief Chertoff to extend the length of the on-the-job training visa from 1 year to 2.5 years.
Title: Training for OPT and EAD's
Skills: SQL,PL/SQL,(Informatica is a plus,not a must)
Date: 12-1-2008
Description: Free Training for OPT 's and EAD*s with Accommodation!Location: Dallas/Irving, TX
Itekpod Solutions is a rapidly growing Information Technology company providing IT/Business Solutions and Services.
Itekpod Solutions is recognized in US Government E-Verify Program which allows the OPT students to work for 29 months on OPT Card. (Please be aware that very few U.S. employers participate in the federal government's E-verify Program.)
We are offering training for
CRM Configuration
CRM Data Integration (EIM/EAI)
CRM Analytics (OBIEE)
Business Analyst ( CRM /General)
Vignette (Content Management)
Vantive CRM
Sales Force.com
New batches to commence from December 5th 2008 . IN House training offered. Training provided by Certified Working Professionals having more than 15 years of IT experience. Each Module will be trained by different Faculty who is Expertise in that Module. MS students, OPT candidates, EAD*s or IT professionals looking for a career change can avail this offer to ensure success with confidence.
* Training is provided by industry's top-notch expertise
* Training based on real-time project(s)
* Individual attention in mentoring the students in weaker areas
* Excellent infrastructure with high-end servers & Easy access to our facility
* Only 5 Students per batch to attain 100% attention and success.
What we provide:
In-house real-time project before going to client site
Mock interviews and Business domain knowledge
Help in preparing the resumes
Experienced Sales Team for placing candidates in very short time.
Free Accommodation in company guest house
Our support team provides exclusive 24/7 support while you are on project. They will also assist you on real time business project issues, resolutions and confidence to perform at client site
Excellent Employee benefits include (401, Medical, vacations etc)
Certificate fee reimbursement on successful completion and many more.
Please Call on (972) 518-0870 & Enroll ASAP. Limited seats only. Email jd@itekpod.com for more details and consideration
Itekpod Solutions
1333 Corporate Drive
Suite 210
Irving, TX 75038
Web: http://www.itekpod.com
Location:
Irving , TX
Area Code:
972
Tax Term:
FULLTIME CON_CORP CON_ IND CON_W2 CON_ HIRE CORP CON HIRE IND CON HIRE _W2
Pay Rate:
DOE
Length:
Position ID:
528748
Dice ID:
10317129
Travel Required:
none
Telecommute:
no
http://seeker.dice.com/...
You have the power to change this. Can we count on your support for this urgently needed reform to our current labor laws? Yes on SB 1035.