NCS News Desk

Kennedy Space Center Virtual Job Fair Hosted by NASA in conjunction with Brevard Workforce No cost to Employers or Job Seekers This Virtual Job Fair is a two-week-long 24/7 online recruiting tool for showcasing your jobs to the transitioning aerospace workforce. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Employers can register beginning May 10, 2010   Live dates for Job Seekers: […]

For decades, pilots and soldiers have come to rely on simulators to help them sharpen their professional skills. Today doctors, nurses and other medical staff are beginning to see the benefits of simulation in training on the job. After decades of quiet advancements, medical simulation is now emerging as a viable addition to the “hands […]

Jennifer Thompson and President of the National Center for Simulation, Lt Gen (Ret) Tom Baptiste, discuss the future of the medical modeling and simulation industry in Orlando.  View:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brvANnl_lKw

On 8 Apr and 4 May 10, Rob Reyenga, Deputy Program Executive Officer and Joe Giunta, Director, Acquisition Center/ Principal Assistant Responsible for Contracting (PARC) at PEO STRI provided STOC II qualified company representatives an update on the STOC II Omnibus contract.  The third and final session was held on 27 May 10 with Mark St. Moritz standing in […]

During the first 5 1/2 months of 2010, NCS Membership has grown by 20% with the addition of 27 New Members.  To view a list of all 27 new Members, click on the attached file. As of: 18 Jun 10

The April 2010 issue of the Team Orlando 10-4 newsletter is now available.  Featured stories for April include Defense GameTech Users’ Conference Post Report and Celebrating Partnership. Read about upcoming events, conference updates, and other announcements.  To view click here: www.teamorlando.orgletter or open the attached .pdf file.

Taking Florida Companies to the Next Level Cultivating growth companies across the state is the mission of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute, funded by the Florida Legislature at the University of Central Florida and involving a host of partners committed to local delivery of statewide services to help second-stage companies achieve their potential. At no […]

No matter how long you’ve been in the industry, NBIA’s International Conference on Business Incubation is a can’t-miss event. Whether you need help in developing an incubator or want to refresh your established program, you will get insights from experienced practitioners in Orlando May 16-19. Need a reason to attend NBIA’s conference? We’ll give you […]

KSC is looking for Companies interested in participating in an upcoming Job Fair. In anticipation of the retirement of the Space Shuttle, the KSC Human Resources Office has partnered with Brevard Workforce to host a virtual (internet based) job fair as well as an on-site physical job fair. These job fairs are being offered to […]

Jennifer Thompson and President of the National Center for Simulation, Lt Gen (Ret) Tom Baptiste, discuss the future of the medical modeling and simulation industry in Orlando. 

Transportation Research Board of the National Academies Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) has issued a request for proposals to develop a scenario-based training system compliant with federal standards including the National Incident Management System, the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program, and other relevant transit industry standards and regulations. Proposals are due June 2, 2010. Click […]

The University of Central Florida‘s College of Medicine has been awarded more than $7 million to build a regional electronic medical-records system that promises to make health care more efficient and less costly. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday that UCF will receive nearly $7.7 million, as one of 28 nonprofits […]

    Orlando’s training-simulation industry recently marked an improbable 60-year anniversary of what may be the longest military interagency collaboration on record.  Officials gathered last month at the Central Florida Research Park to commemorate a 1950 Army-Navy training pact that launched what is considered the nation’s largest high-tech training industry. The complete article can be […]

On behalf of Governor Charlie Crist, Enterprise Florida is calling for nominations for the 2010 Governor’s Business Diversification Awards, which recognize Florida companies in emerging and high-technology industries for their outstanding contributions to the state’s economic growth. The awards will be presented during Industry Appreciation Week, held annually in September. (Date TBD). Deadline for nomination […]

Executive Healthcare Magazine, Q2, 2010 Bill Nordgren, Flexsim Software Products, Inc., explains how healthcare has gone Master Black Belt, “Staffing issues such as too many patients per nurse, not enough housekeeping personnel and overtime policies all affect the patient length of stay (LOS) and directly increase costs”. By definition a Master Black Belt (MBB) has […]

When Mark Wiederhold, president of San Diego-based Virtual Reality Medical Center, decided to open a new east coast office in 2007, he chose Orlando for its established simulation industry.  Virtual Reality uses simulation to treat mental-health disorders, aid physical and mental rehabilitation, and train health care providers. Its Orlando office has seven employees, one of […]

Last Friday, March 19, 2010, Central Florida hosted the 60th Anniversary Celebration of an Interservice Agreement between the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy.  For the Central Florida Region, this 60-year agreement has resulted in positive economic impact by producing thousands of high-wage-high-skill-high-value jobs.  During the program, Captain Harry “Smokey” Robinson, U.S. Navy, Commanding Officer, NAWCTSD/NSA […]

By Associated Press ORLANDO, FLA. (AP) — A defense unit of Cubic Corp., whose electronics are used in defense systems and for collecting fares on mass transit, got nearly $13 million in U.S. Army contracts to build simulator systems, the company said Monday. The complete article can be viewed at:http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/nationworld/sns-ap-us-cubic-cont… Visit OrlandoSentinel.com at http://www.orlandosentinel.com

By Richard Burnett, Orlando Sentinel Cubic Corp.’s Orlando high-tech training division has landed a series of Army deals worth nearly $13 million to produce equipment for Bradley Fighting Vehicle training systems, the company said Monday. The complete article can be viewed at:http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-cubic-corp-orlando-bradley-de… Visit OrlandoSentinel.com at http://www.orlandosentinel.com

By Richard Burnett, Orlando Sentinel Northrop Grumman Corp.’s defense laser operation in suburban Orlando has received a $142.7 million order to provide laser weapons-targeting systems to the U.S. Army, the company said this week. The complete article can be viewed at:http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-northrop-grumman-corp-laser-d… Visit OrlandoSentinel.com at http://www.orlandosentinel.com