The Albemarle County Information Technology (IT) Department and Piedmont Virginia Community College took honors in the annual Governor’s Technology Awards. According to a press release, the program was established 11 years ago and “recognizes innovative technology initiatives in the public sector throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.”
Albemarle County’s “eProcurement” received an honorable mention in the category “IT as Efficiency-Driver.” This program moves many of the Finance Department’s procurement and purchasing processes online, thereby eliminating paperwork and offering a cost effective means of supporting local schools and government agencies.
The IT Intern Program also received an honorable mention for “Innovation in Higher Education.”
Piedmont Virginia Community College and Albemarle County’s IT Department worked together to place information technology interns with local businesses and government agencies. These students gain hands-on work experience while filling Central Virginia’s need for skilled electronic, computer, and IT technicians. The program led to at least $16,200 dollars in cost-savings for Albemarle County from 2010 to 2011.
Click here for more information and the full list of winners.