Chief Talent Development Officer - Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition #mketech
Wisconsin, USA
Joined January 2014
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Steve Case chronicles startup "explosion" in the heartland. We look forward to having him as our guest on 10/5 Register at eventbrite.com/e/mke-tech-th… axios.com/2022/09/27/steve-c…
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Experis Game Solutions opening video game testing facility in Milwaukee. 170 Jobs by Spring '23. Job fair on 8/3 #cooljobs #mketech biztimes.com/experis-game-so… via @biztimesmedia
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Coalition member @TEKsystems recently announced its participation in the State of Wisconsin’s Registered Apprenticeship Program. Thank you for your commitment to #tech #apprenticeships!
TEKsystems is pleased to be joining Wisconsin's Registered Apprenticeship Program, a nationally recognized initiative with the aim of onboarding new talent into the state's growing technology sector. Learn more: bit.ly/3nX8RV2
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Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and love sharing what they can do. Get tickets at milwaukee.makerfaire.com/tic…
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🙌 @PowderkegHQ for promoting the dynamic tech community here in Milwaukee and shining a national spotlight on the great things happening in #mketech!
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👏 @WIWorkforce! This grant will help non-traditional talent access tech careers by subsidizing costs for employers making a commitment to hire registered software analyst/developer apprentices.
#mketech #apprenticeships
Congrats to this year's Wisconsin Fast Forward grant recipients! 👏👏 A special thank you to everyone from @OlsonTire, Brickner's of Wausau, @WELCompanies, @Kohls, @MidwestProto & @MKETechHub who shared their stories for this video. More info at: dwd.wisconsin.gov/press/2102…
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More about our recent Wisconsin Fast Forward award: tmj4.com/rebound/dwd-awards-…
This grant will help area employers diversify and build their #mketech workforce. Funds go to participating companies to subsidize apprenticeship costs.
Be a part of the program: [email protected]
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We are excited to offer our first twitter chat on K-12 AI Education! Join us on Wed Feb. 10th. @Agatorbites @VisionsByVicky @kelpowers5 @ncssmAI @USReadyAI @UFCISE @csteachersorg @BTwarek @fgmart @StemCSTeacher @DenisecWright @Getting_Smart @marlobarnett spread the word!
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#mketech was highlighted in today's Flyover Future newsletter as a top city for tech workers. This newly launched newsletter celebrates the people, institutions and companies driving innovation in the Midwest. Check it out and sign up for regional #tech #news:
Buckle up! Innovation is taking off in #FlyoverCountry. A new #innovationdistrict in #Cleveland, #tech opportunities in Milwaukee, how @UNeTech1 helps tech #entrepreneurs, and funding for #startups around the region. wp.me/paLoTI-1Eo #techtransfer #venturecapital
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If you've been wondering why other countries have more robust traditions of apprenticeship than we do in the US, @jamiemerisotis' article explains some of the reasons why.
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The Business Journal is seeking nominations for its Tech Awards. 12 categories, including #watertech, #energy, #fintech Deadline is Feb. 19 @WiscTechCouncil @gener8tor @StartupMKE @TheWaterCouncil @MWERC @YoungESociety @BioForward @MKETechHub bizjournals.com/milwaukee/no…
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As we say goodbye to 2020, we want to thank everyone for their ongoing support of #mketech this year. Together, we did a lot and we're looking forward to what's ahead in 2021.
Check out a special message from CEO, @kshenri and read our Impact Report: mketech.org/impactreport/
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"Technology is everywhere in your life and will be everywhere in your future career". Thank you to Merri Beckfield, Dan Gallegos, Christian Gill, and Tarik Moody for their work creating this video for #MKEHourofCode last week. youtube.com/watch?v=_hH2_GQu… #mketech #techcareers
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@SDNBSchools New Berlin administrators - including @bradyreinke - preparing for MKE Hour of Code by doing code.org activities. Loving Dance Party coding! @NEWaukee @MKETechHub @LauraHSchmidt
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STEM Forward is seeking nominations for the 2020 Excellence in #STEM Awards— The Stemmys, which will be presented during the 17th Annual sySTEMnow Conference, happening virtually on October 29, 2020. Nominate a derserving individual or organization! bit.ly/2AKXj1M
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Check out this new #STEM series for kids that premiers on Sept. 7, 2020! to.pbs.org/2Dmv4Hs
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Save the date! #MKEHourofCode, an initiative presented by the #MKETech Hub Coalition and powered by @NEWaukee returns December 7-13! Anyone can participate – help us demonstrate a regional commitment to local tech talent development! mkehourofcode.org/
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If you are an educator and are looking for inspiration, ideas and confidence heading into an uncertain school year, please be my guest and join us on July 21. Register for free tonight! #NExTCAPSBash #capsnet preparingforpurpose.org
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There's still time to register for the Bit by Bit Virtual Learning Conference! We have 20 different sessions you can choose from!
S/O to the Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition for all of the help that brought this thing to life!
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