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 ICT elements (digital literacy, professional skills, education, research) • Academia-Industry Link • Numerous activities, projects & participations • Multi-stakeholder co-operations 2
CCS Vision 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 of society and its members. 3
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 4
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 of IT among young people 5
European Projects • 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 18/11/2016 6
CCS SIGs • IT Law • Media • European Projects • Young IT Professionals • Cloud/DATA/Green ICT • Gaming & Robotics • Mobile Applications • Women in ICT • Software Development • Information Security 7
ICT Certification 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 8
CCS Activities & Participations 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 9
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International Competitions Student Competitions 15
Success Photos Social Events 18/11/2016 16
Educational Exhibitions 18/11/2016 17
Conferences, Seminars & Workshops 18
Career Days 19
Robotics Show 20
Coding Events 21
CCS Membership • 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 22
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CCS Membership Flowchart 24
CCS Membership Full Members (ICT degree) 20 € Associated Members (non ICT degree) 15 € Student Members 5 € Honorary Members 0 € 18/11/2016 25
Good News! 900,000 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. 26
Thank You! We look forward to have you as our members Please let us know If you have any suggestions 27
Contact Details Website: www.ccs.org.cy Address: POBox 21038, 1641 Nicosia Telephone: +357-22460680 Email: info@ccs.org.cy Social media: CyprusComputerSociety CCS_social 28
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