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Technologist Talk

Technologist Talk is an award-winning podcast produced by Creating IT Futures, CompTIA’s tech workforce charity, featuring conversations with workforce development leaders about shaping the careers of... Read more

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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

15mins

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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

7mins

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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

12mins

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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

12mins

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Episode 56 – Talking to Volunteers: Why Volunteering May Be the Highest Form of Learning

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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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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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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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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

12mins

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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

13mins

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