Web Professional Articulation Initiative
Working in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Labor, leading educational institutions, industry professionals and organizations, the World Organization of Webmasters proposes a seven-point cooperative plan to address the demand for Web professionals.
Seven-Point Plan
- Continue to work with a national team of experts from education, industry and government to discuss, review and make recommendations for a national articulation agreement among high schools, community colleges, state colleges and universities
- Survey current course offerings at thousands of educational institutions at all levels to compare and contrast current Web professional topics and programs
- Publish guidelines for use by educators, trainers and students at no charge
- Advocate articulation between high schools, community colleges, state colleges and universities nationwide
- Increase awareness of career opportunities in the Web profession
- Promote the availability of these programs to Web professionals at education events, industry trade shows, WOW’s Website and via links from Web professional educators and educational institutions everywhere
- Emphasize and publicize the importance of degree-level programs for both aspiring as well as practicing Web professionals
National and Regional Summits
In addition to these recommendations, WOW will increase its assistance to the Web professional community by providing students and those who teach them with:
- Training
- Curriculum
- Certification
- Mentoring
- Workshops & Summer Camps
- National Web Design Contest
- Scholarships
If you have an interest in participating please contact Bill Cullifer.
WOW’s executive Director at bill@joinwow.org