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SUMMARY:Breaking Down Barriers in Tech Employment
DESCRIPTION:Breaking Down Barriers in Tech Employment brings together business leaders\, hiring managers\, technologists and community advocates for an evening focused on expanding access\, opportunity and diversity in the tech workforce. \n\n\n\nThe event features a professional networking hour\, action-focused dialogue around inclusive hiring and workforce development\, and a moderated panel discussion with regional leaders\, including: \n\n\n\n\nShawn Avery\, President & CEO\, Hampton Roads Workforce Council\n\n\n\nJohnny Garcia\, Ph.D.\, Chief Executive Officer\, SimIS\, Inc.\n\n\n\nKasia Grzelkowski\, President & CEO\, VersAbility Resources\n\n\n\n\nModerator: Blair Durham\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Black BRANDEmcee: Francesca Garcia Moncion\, Board Member\, Hispanic Chamber of Coastal Virginia \n\n\n\nAttendees will gain insight into the opportunities and obstacles shaping Hampton Roads’ tech landscape\, while learning how certifications\, apprenticeships\, transferable skills and workforce partnerships are helping create more accessible pathways into tech careers. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the event and sponsorship opportunities here.
URL:https://versability.org/event/breaking-down-barriers-in-tech-employment/
LOCATION:River’s Casino\, 3630 Portsmouth Blvd\, Portsmouth\, Virginia\, 23701\, United States
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