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SUMMARY:Miami Tech Talent Coalition Meeting: New Members Welcome!
DESCRIPTION:Join Miami’s Tech Talent Coalition and Shape the Future of the Local Tech Ecosystem!\nCalling all local companies hiring for tech-related roles and tech ecosystem builders! We invite you to be a part of the next Miami Tech Talent Coalition meeting on August 24\, hosted at Kaseya’s headquarters. \nThis fourth in-person gathering is your chance to actively contribute to the advancement of Miami’s tech talent pipeline. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to collaborate\, network\, and make a real impact! \nWhat to Expect:\nDuring this collaborative event\, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with industry leaders and gain valuable insights from the coalition’s working group chairs. Here’s a glimpse of the working groups that will be present: \n\nInclusive Tech Pipeline: Discover how to recruit\, onboard\, and retain non-traditional talent pools from Miami’s rich and diverse community. Chaired by Toia Santamarina of GET Cities and Selenis Leguisamon (AWS). Advised by Angelica Santibanez (Amazon).\nEmerging Tech: Explore the endless possibilities in entry-level technology jobs\, internships\, and apprenticeships. Chaired by Charles Irizarry (BRIM)\, Ken Finneran (eMed)\, and advised by Tracey Hernandez (Kaseya).\nTech Skills Gap: Address the need to re-skill and upskill existing employees while identifying skills gaps in the market. Chaired by Olga Naumavich (Millennium Management) and advised by Luis Lepe (Telefonica Tech).\nSmall Business Capacity Building: Join the efforts to create tech talent pathways specifically designed for micro and small businesses. Chaired by Reginald Andre (ARK Solvers).\n\nWhy You Should Attend:\nSouth Florida’s tech job market has experienced rapid growth\, and now is the time to leverage this momentum. By joining the Miami Tech Talent Coalition\, you’ll become an integral part of the region’s thriving tech ecosystem. As an employer\, your active involvement in coalition meetings will ensure that academic programs align with industry needs\, providing you with a direct pipeline to top tech talent. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with decision-makers\, C-level executives\, academic institutions\, training providers\, and passionate individuals dedicated to Miami’s tech talent development. \nHow to Join:\nBecoming a member of the Miami Tech Talent Coalition is free. Your commitment lies in your time and active engagement in coalition meetings. Let your voice be heard and contribute to the growth of Miami’s tech community! \nMore About The Miami Tech Talent Coalition:\nThis initiative is powered by Miami Tech Works\, a $10-million grant awarded by the Good Jobs Challenge initiative from the Economic Development Administration. We are proud to have the support of esteemed founding organizations\, including Miami-Dade County\, City of Miami\, Miami-Dade Beacon Council\, Refresh Miami\, Miami Dade College\, Florida International University\, OIC of South Florida\, Florida Memorial University\, and CareerSource South Florida. \nSecure your spot now and be part of the driving force behind Miami’s thriving tech talent ecosystem.\n  \nRegister to attend here!
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/miami-tech-talent-coalition-meeting-new-members-welcome/
LOCATION:Kaseya\, 777 Brickell Avenue #400\, Miami\, 33131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Featured Event,Meetup Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Miami Tech Works":MAILTO:miamitechworks@mdc.edu
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SUMMARY:Miami Tech Talent Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Miami Tech Talent Coalition convenes employer-led workgroups focused on priority areas needed for the creation of tech talent pipelines. This third meeting will give workgroup chairs the opportunity to present on the current state of the working group. \nThe following working groups will be present: \n\nInclusive Tech Pipeline – Opportunities to recruit\, onboard and retain non-traditional talent pools from Miami’s rich diverse talent pool. Chaired by Toia Santamarina of GET Cities and Selenis Leguisamon (AWS). Advised by Angelica Santibanez (Amazon)\nEmerging Tech – Opportunities for entry-level technology jobs\, internships\, and apprenticeships. Chaired by Charles Irizarry (BRIM)\, Ken Finneran (eMed)\, and advised by Tracey Hernandez (Kaseya)\nTech Skills Gap – Re-skilling/Upskilling existing employees and reviewing skills gaps in the market. Chaired by Olga Naumavich (Milennium Management) (and advised by Luis Lepe (Telefonica Tech).\nSmall Business Capacity Building – Creating tech talent pathways for Micro and Small Businesses. Chaired by Reginald Andre (ARK Solvers)\n\nBackground: \nThe Kick-Off of February 17th\, 2023 of the Tech Talent Coalition was the launch of a ground-breaking effort to drive active collaboration among critical stakeholders to create a sustainable and fortified local tech talent pipeline. \nOver the last few years\, South Florida has been among the U.S. metro areas with the highest growth in tech job creation. The region has also witnessed a significant increase in student enrollment numbers across tech programs offered by local academic institutions and training providers. However\, many graduates from these education programs ultimately leave South Florida after they are unable to find a tech job locally\, while employers struggle to find local talent. This disconnect is the challenge the Tech Talent Coalition will solve at a regional level. \nWhat exactly is the Tech Talent Coalition? \nThe Tech Talent Coalition is an industry-led\, tech-sector partnership that brings together a critical mass of business leaders with education and training providers to align academic programs with the actual needs of the tech industry. As part of the Coalition\, employers drive ongoing discussion regarding common priorities in required skills sets\, as well as the development of employer-driven training models that guarantee pathways to employment for South Florida residents. Employers commit to participate in meetings\, meet with academic partners\, and hire tech talent. \nWho should join the Tech Talent Coalition? \n\nDecision-makers in businesses looking to hire talent in tech-related positions in South Florida;\nC-level executives that believe that the success of their business is related to the success of their community;\nAcademic institution and training providers wanting to stay up to date with hiring trends in tech;\nIndividuals with a passion for Miami’s tech talent development.\n\nJoining the Tech Talent Coalition is FREE. We just need your time commitment and active engagement in coalition meetings. \nThe Tech Talent Coalition is powered by Miami Tech Works\, a $10-million grant award from the Good Jobs Challenge initiative by the Economic Development Administration. \nFounding organizations committed to the success of the Tech Talent Coalition include: \n\nMiami-Dade County\nCity of Miami\nMiami-Dade Beacon Council\nRefresh Miami\nMiami Dade College\nFlorida International University\nOIC of South Florida\nFlorida Memorial University\nCareerSource South Florida\n\n\nTo attend\, RSVP here\n  \nA few images of past meetings: \n \nTech Talent Coalition at Idea Cnter Wolfson Campus on February 17\, 2023
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/miami-tech-talent-coalition-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Miami Dade College – West Campus\, 3800 Northwest 115th Avenue Doral\, FL 33178\, Doral\, FL\, 33178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Meetup Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Miami Tech Works":MAILTO:miamitechworks@mdc.edu
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SUMMARY:Miami Tech Talent Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Miami Tech Talent Coalition convenes employer-led workgroups focused on priority areas needed for the creation of tech talent pipelines. This second meeting will give workgroup chairs the opportunity to present on the current state and goals of the working group. \nThe following working groups will be present: \n\nInclusive Tech Pipeline – Opportunities to recruit\, onboard and retain non-traditional talent pools from Miami’s rich diverse talent pool. Chaired by Toia Santamarina of GET Cities and Selenis Leguisamon (AWS). Advised by Angelica Santibanez (Amazon)\n\n\nEmerging Tech – Opportunities for entry-level technology jobs\, internships\, and apprenticeships. Chaired by Charles Irizarry (BRIM)\, Ken Finneran (eMed)\, and advised by Tracey Hernandez (Kaseya)\n\n\nTech Skills Gap – Re-skilling/Upskilling existing employees and reviewing skills gaps in the market. Chaired by Olga Naumavich (Milennium Management) and Jacqueline Fenster (Momentum\, and advised by Luis Lepe (Telefonica Tech).\n\n\nSmall Business Capacity Building – Creating tech talent pathways for Micro and Small Businesses. Chaired by Reginald Andre (ARK Solvers)\n\nInterested in Joining a Workgroup? Complete this Survey \nBackground: \nThe Kick-Off of February 17th\, 2023 of the Tech Talent Coalition was the launch of a ground-breaking effort to drive active collaboration among critical stakeholders to create a sustainable and fortified local tech talent pipeline. \nOver the last few years\, South Florida has been among the U.S. metro areas with the highest growth in tech job creation. The region has also witnessed a significant increase in student enrollment numbers across tech programs offered by local academic institutions and training providers. However\, many graduates from these education programs ultimately leave South Florida after they are unable to find a tech job locally\, while employers struggle to find local talent. This disconnect is the challenge the Tech Talent Coalition will solve at a regional level. \nWhat exactly is the Tech Talent Coalition? \nThe Tech Talent Coalition is an industry-led\, tech-sector partnership that brings together a critical mass of business leaders with education and training providers to align academic programs with the actual needs of the tech industry. As part of the Coalition\, employers drive ongoing discussion regarding common priorities in required skills sets\, as well as the development of employer-driven training models that guarantee pathways to employment for South Florida residents. Employers commit to participate in meetings\, meet with academic partners\, and hire tech talent. \nWho should join the Tech Talent Coalition? \n– Decision-makers in businesses looking to hire talent in tech-related positions in South Florida; \n– C-level executives that believe that the success of their business is related to the success of their community; \n– Academic institution and training providers wanting to stay up to date with hiring trends in tech; \n– Individuals with a passion for Miami’s tech talent development. \nJoining the Tech Talent Coalition is FREE. We just need your time commitment and active engagement in coalition meetings. \nThe Tech Talent Coalition is powered by Miami Tech Works\, a $10-million grant award from the Good Jobs Challenge initiative by the Economic Development Administration. \nVenture Miami Hiring Fair \nOn April 26th\, the Venture Miami Hiring Fair will connect local talent with new and established companies that are actively seeking to hire. This event is an excellent opportunity for you to meet with qualified candidates\, promote your brand\, and connect with the Miami tech community. Please fill out the Employer Registration Form here. \nWe have a desire to make sure all of our major tech players are represented. Accordingly\, we request all Tech Talent Coalition members register. \nThe event is completely free of charge to all exhibiting companies. The time commitment is 3 PM setup for employers\, candidates will be filtering in from 4-7 PM\, dinner will be catered by Coyo Taco. \nIf you have any questions\, please email ndemko@miamigov.com from the Venture Miami team directly. \nFounding organizations committed to the success of the Tech Talent Coalition include: \nMiami-Dade County \nCity of Miami \nMiami-Dade Beacon Council \nRefresh Miami \nMiami Dade College \nFlorida International University \nOIC of South Florida \nFlorida Memorial University \nCareerSource South Florida \n  \nNote that by signing up to this event you are subscribing to the Miami Tech Talent Coalition monthly newsletter.
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/miami-tech-talent-coalition-meeting/
LOCATION:eMed\, 990 Biscayne Blvd 4th flr\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event
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SUMMARY:Tech Talent Coalition Kick-Off Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Conversation! The Tech Talent Coalition invites the South Florida community to create a big impact! \nOver the last few years\, South Florida has been among the U.S. metro areas with the highest growth in tech job creation. The region has also witnessed a significant increase in student enrollment numbers across tech programs offered by local academic institutions and training providers. However\, many graduates from these education programs ultimately leave South Florida after they are unable to find a tech job locally\, while employers struggle to find local talent. This disconnect is the challenge the Tech Talent Coalition will solve at a regional level. \nWhat exactly is the Tech Talent Coalition? \nThe Tech Talent Coalition will be an industry-led\, tech-sector partnership that brings together a critical mass of business leaders with education and training providers to align academic programs with the actual needs of the tech industry. As part of the Coalition\, employers will drive ongoing discussion regarding common priorities in required skills sets\, as well as the development of employer-driven training models that guarantee pathways to employment for South Florida residents. \nThe Kick-Off of the Tech Talent Coalition won’t just be another convening about tech talent. It will signify the launch of a ground-breaking effort to drive active collaboration among critical stakeholders to create a sustainable and fortified local tech talent pipeline. \nWho should join the Tech Talent Coalition? \n\nDecision-makers in businesses looking for talent in tech-related positions in South Florida;\nC-level executives that believe that the success of their business is related to the success of their community;\nAcademic institution and training providers wanting to stay up to date with hiring trends in tech;\nIndividuals with a passion for Miami’s tech talent development.\n\nFounding organizations committed to the success of the Tech Talent Coalition include: \n\nMiami-Dade County\nCity of Miami\nMiami-Dade Beacon Council\nRefresh Miami\nMiami Dade College\nFlorida International University\nOIC of South Florida\nFlorida Memorial University\nCareerSource South Florida\n\nJoining the Tech Talent Coalition is FREE. Joining the Tech Talent Coalition is FREE. What is required is your time commitment and active engagement in the Coalition meetings and initiatives. \nThe Tech Talent Coalition is powered by Miami Tech Works\, a $10-million grant award from the Good Jobs Challenge initiative by the Economic Development Administration. \nRegister to attend here.
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/tech-talent-coalition-kick-off-meeting/
LOCATION:The Idea Center @ MDC Wolfson Campus\, 315 NE 2nd Ave\, Building 8\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, 33132\, United States
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