Episode 60 – Talking Horizons: How the Recent Past is Shaping the Organization’s Future
Episode 60 – Talking Horizons: How the Recent Past is Shaping the Organization’s Future
As 2022 begins, Charles Eaton, CEO of Creating IT Futures, joins Randi Parker, senior director for partner engagement, f... Read more
26 Jan 2022
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15mins
Chapter 69—Tales of Thanks: From Creating IT Futures to All Its Partners
Chapter 69—Tales of Thanks: From Creating IT Futures to All Its Partners
To set the stage for 2022, Colleen Crino, Chief Development Officer for Creating IT Futures, shares stories about the or... Read more
21 Jan 2022
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7mins
Episode 59 – Talking Apprenticeships: Busting Time-Worn Myths about a Time-Tested Technique for Developing Talent
Episode 59 – Talking Apprenticeships: Busting Time-Worn Myths about a Time-Tested Technique for Developing Talent
Is there a single workforce development technique that could shrink the nation’s tech skills gap, narrow the technology ... Read more
20 Jan 2022
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12mins
Episode 58 – Talking Gratitude: How an Attitude of Appreciation Shapes the Creating IT Futures Mission
Episode 58 – Talking Gratitude: How an Attitude of Appreciation Shapes the Creating IT Futures Mission
As 2021 rolls to a close, Charles Eaton, CEO of Creating IT Futures, joins the organization’s Chief Development Officer,... Read more
27 Dec 2021
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12mins
Episode 57 – Talking Apprenticeships: How does CompTIA’s Apprenticeships for Tech Program Work
Episode 57 – Talking Apprenticeships: How does CompTIA’s Apprenticeships for Tech Program Work
Why is the technology industry buzzing about a technical skills-sharpening technique from the Middle Ages? Listen as Amy... Read more
22 Dec 2021
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15mins
Episode 56 – Talking to Volunteers: Why Volunteering May Be the Highest Form of Learning
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 Tec... Read more
17 Dec 2021
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12mins
Technologist Tales Miniseries #19: Voices from TechGirlz
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... Read more
12 Dec 2021
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40mins
Chapter 68—Alicia’s Tale: From TechShopz Volunteer to Full-Time TechGirlz Advocate
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 organization... Read more
5 Nov 2021
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12mins
Episode 55 – Talking D, E & I: How CompTIA’s GEM Partnership Helps Women Leaving Incarceration Secure Tech Jobs
Episode 55 – Talking D, E & I: How CompTIA’s GEM Partnership Helps Women Leaving Incarceration Secure Tech Jobs
CompTIA’s new partnership with Girls Embracing Mothers (GEM) helps women leaving incarceration build futures for themsel... Read more
3 Nov 2021
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12mins
Chapter 67 -- A TechGirlz’ Tale: A Passion for Tech, a Penchant for Mentorship & a Pandemic Pivot
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? Amy Cliett, director of TechGirlz, a program of Creating IT Futu... Read more
1 Nov 2021
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13mins