Fw: Excellent Tech Ed and Career Readiness Opportunities - pass the word!

[John A. Bartucz]

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On Monday, October 5th, 2020 at 3:04 PM, Fraenkel, Russell W <russell....@metrostate.edu> wrote:

FRIENDLY REMINDER

 

Dear IT Center Partners:   I'm writing you to make you aware of four excellent opportunities targeted to young womxn in high school.  Please forward information about the annual Aspirations in Computing Awards and three excellent technology education and career learning opportunities.

• Aspirations in Computing Awards for Womxn in High School -   Applications are now being accepted for the 2020-21 award season.  See attached flyer and visit this link for more information,  https://mnstateitcoe.org/aspirations-in-computing-awards/.   See 40 second video targeted to students,   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymuJCW3aF20&feature=youtu.be
  

• Becoming an Imagineer SPARCS event for womxn in high school.  MNAiC partner, Securian Financial offers a wonderful no-cost virtual learning event on Oct. 28 from 2-4pm.  Seats are limited, so register quickly.   For more information, visit https://itconnect.workoutloud.com/Event/becoming-the-imagineer-10-28-20
  

• Prepare to Launch -offered by MNAiC partner Target (and their women in science and technology group).  Perfect for STEM womxn in high school and college who can benefit from learning foundational skills for launching into a successful career.   See attached flyer for more information. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prepare-to-launch-tickets-114744722554
  

• Secrets of Tech: How to Interview Like a Badass - Offered by MNAiC partner SPS Commerce, Women in Technology.  So, how do you know if a job is the right fit for you? What are companies looking for in a candidate? How do you nail the interview process?  At this virtual event, human resources, technology, and intern recruiting will aim to provide transparency on what happens behind the scenes throughout the interview process including their technical evaluation process to help prepare you to bring your best self to the table!   When:  Oct. 21, 2020, at 3pm.   To register: https://spscommerce.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtcuiuqzguH9eIHlzVdeCbysG9oDHAvkzv
  

Thank you,

Russell Fraenkel

Director of IT Career Pathways and Partnerships

Minnesota State IT Center of Excellence

www.mnstateitcoe.org

russell....@metrostate.edu

612.659.7224 (office)

651.253.9438 (mobile)

"If you want to go fast, go alone.  If you want to go far, go together."  African Proverb

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