Technologist Tales
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Technologist Tales Miniseries #21: Featuring CompTIA Tech Custom Training
Accelerating digital transformation takes trained technologists, in a position to thrive. In this miniseries, we feature insights from , , and Dustin Seyfert of international IT solutions provider ab
Technologist Tales Miniseries #20: Featuring Amy Cliett, Director of TechGirlz
In this Technologist Tales miniseries, we hear insights from , director of Learn how Amy launched her tech career, how she shepherded TechGirlz through its pandemic pivot, and how Creating IT Futures
Episode 56 – Talking to Volunteers: Why Volunteering May Be the Highest Form of Learning
Ever heard the expression “Teaching is the highest form of learning?” Listen as technologist Amy Cliett, director of TechGirlz, a program of Creating IT Futures, makes the case from her USAToday/Media
Technologist Tales Miniseries #19: Voices from TechGirlz
What do a small business owner, an operations manager and a special education teacher have in common? In this miniseries, we hear from , and , three key voices from Creating IT Futures’ team, sharin
Technologist Tales Miniseries #18: Tales from Grateful Graduates
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, this mini-series revisits profiles of four technologists. Each is a graduate of the technical training program developed by , now operated by the Career Academy. Listen
Technologist Tales Miniseries #17: Launching Tech Careers from Unexpected Places
Not all paths to successful tech careers pass through the computer science departments of 4-year colleges. Listen to this 5-part mini-series as we advocate for greater diversity, equity and inclusion
Technologist Tales Mini-Series #16: Pursuing Greater Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Post-Pandemic Tech Industry
Amidst pandemic-sparked social and economic upheavals, leading technologists are finding opportunities to prioritize greater diversity, equity and inclusion in technology businesses. Listen as , , Zac
Technologist Tales Mini-Series #15: Leading Towards the Future of Women In Tech
Is it possible to develop a more diverse, equitable and inclusive tech workforce, while shrinking our nation’s tech skills gap at the same time? This mini-series profiles , , , and , women in tech who
Chapter 68—Alicia’s Tale: From TechShopz Volunteer to Full-Time TechGirlz Advocate
What do educators and technologists have in common? A passion for problem-solving, a lot of empathy and the organizational skills to translate understanding into action. Listen as , National Outreach
Chapter 67 -- A TechGirlz’ Tale: A Passion for Tech, a Penchant for Mentorship & a Pandemic Pivot
Is there an ideal time in life to launch a tech career? director of , a program of , doesn’t think so. Listen as she describes switching to a technology job in her...