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George Christodoulou Board Member georgec@zebrac.com 17/11/2016 1 CCS Profile Since 1984 500+ members Non for profit ICT Sector Network Development of high standards amongst ICT Professionals Promotion of

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George Christodoulou Board Member georgec@zebrac.com 17/11/2016

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  • Since 1984
  • 500+ members
  • Non for profit
  • ICT Sector Network
  • Development of high standards

amongst ICT Professionals

  • Promotion of ICT elements (digital

literacy, professional skills, education, research)

  • Academia-Industry Link
  • Numerous activities, projects &

participations

  • Multi-stakeholder co-operations

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CCS Profile

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The Cyprus Computer Society to be the leading independent association for the promotion, development and implementation of the Information Society and Knowledge in Cyprus and to maintain and upgrade the profession of Information Technology for the benefit

  • f society and its members.

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CCS Vision

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Collaborations – Cyprus

  • Digital Champion
  • Ministry of Education & Culture
  • Department of IT Services
  • Public and Private Universities
  • IT Teachers Association (SYKAP)
  • Cyprus IT Enterprises Association (CITEA)
  • Human Resource Development Authority (HRDA)
  • All ISPs
  • Local ICT Companies
  • Cyprus Chapters of IEEE, ISACA, ITSMF, ISC2
  • ETEK, OEB, KEBE
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Collaborations – International

  • CEPIS – Council of European Professional Informatics

Societies

  • IFIP – International Federation Information Processing
  • ECDL – European Computer Driving License
  • IOI – International Olympiad in Informatics
  • World Summit on Information Society (UN)
  • Greek, British and other Information Societies
  • BOI – Balkan Olympiad in Informatics
  • Bebras – International Competition for the promotion
  • f IT among young people
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  • BEWISER (Building Enterprises –

Wireless and Internet Security in European Regions)

  • ICT Skills Framework for

Personal Assistants (Greece, Germany, England)

  • e-Guardian (Lithuania)
  • SECASE – Software Engineering

Case Studies (2006-2008)

  • Network for the Promotion of

Youth Employability (2005-2008)

  • EPAEE - E Pedagogy in Adult

Education in Europe

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European Projects

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  • IT Law
  • Media
  • European Projects
  • Young IT Professionals
  • Cloud/DATA/Green ICT
  • Gaming & Robotics
  • Mobile Applications
  • Women in ICT
  • Software Development
  • Information Security

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CCS SIGs

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ICT Certification

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European Computer Driving License The global standard in end-user computer skills, offering candidates an internationally recognized certification that is supported by governments, international and national organisations, computer societies, chambers and employers associations, commercial corporations globally

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CCS Activities & Participations

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ACTIVITIES EXAMPLES Competitions International & Balkan Olympiad in Informatics, Logipaignion , Digital Championship Conferences INFOSEC Professional Events Smart Cities, GARTNER Lecture Committees IFIP, CEPIS, ETEK, Council of Ministers Sponsorships Code Cyprus, Hack Cyprus, Computer Museum, INFOCOM Initiatives EU Code Week, EU Robotics Week, Hour of Code Exhibitions International Educational Exhibition, Career Days Social Events Woman Day event, Screening, Casino event, Beach Party CSR Education/Certification Programmes for the Unemployed, Radiomarathon – Treasure Hunt

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Success Stories

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Student Competitions International Competitions

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Success Photos

Social Events

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Educational Exhibitions

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Conferences, Seminars & Workshops

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Career Days

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Robotics Show

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Coding Events

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  • Prestigius professional body
  • Networking
  • Academics & ICT Industry LINK
  • Professional activities
  • Social events
  • Newsletters
  • IT Community Update
  • Special Interest Groups
  • Discounts
  • CCS Representation in Committees

& Groups

  • CCS support for student projects

and new ideas

  • ICT job vacancies

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CCS Membership

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Become a CCS Member

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CCS Membership Flowchart

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CCS Membership

Full Members (ICT degree) 20€ Associated Members (non ICT degree) 15€ Student Members 5€ Honorary Members 0€

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900,000

Good News!

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As a sector, ICT is growing rapidly and creating about 120,000 new jobs each year. But due to differences in demands and skills, and despite high unemployment - especially among the young – Europe could face a shortage of up to 900,000 skilled ICT workers by 2020.

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We look forward to have you as our members Please let us know If you have any suggestions

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Thank You!

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Contact Details

Social media: CyprusComputerSociety

Website: www.ccs.org.cy Address: POBox 21038, 1641 Nicosia Telephone: +357-22460680 Email: info@ccs.org.cy

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