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SUMMARY:Tech Talent Summit (Calling All Job Seekers!)
DESCRIPTION:Unlock Your Potential: A Day of Empowerment and Skill Building \n​Embark on a transformative journey to elevate your career at a premier event designed for ambitious professionals and job seekers in the tech industry. Whether you’re refining your technical skills\, preparing for critical interviews\, or optimizing your digital presence\, this comprehensive workshop series offers something for everyone. We will also have resume reviews and a photographer for your headshots so come ready! \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n  \nAgenda\n​11:30 AM Doors Open/Registration \n​12:45 PM Opening Remarks \n​1:00 PM Concurrent Workshops \n• Unlocking Success: Mastering the Art of Tech Interviews* \n​Are you ready to embark on your journey towards a thriving career in the tech industry? Join us for an immersive workshop designed to equip you with the essential skills and strategies needed to ace your next tech interview. This workshop will cover real tech interview questions as well as modeling best interview techniques for interview success. Learn how to effectively showcase your technical prowess\, communicate your ideas with confidence\, and navigate the intricacies of behavioral interviews. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting your tech journey\, this workshop is your key to unlocking the doors to your dream job. Presented by Pitch It. \n​• TechLeap: Your Career Evolution into Technology* \n​Get ready for TechLeap\, a workshop specifically designed for career evolvers like you with the courage to venture into the tech realm! Dive into a wealth of resources to amplify your job search strategy\, master the art of using your diverse skill set from previous careers\, and discover the secrets to landing your dream tech job. Take the leap with us into a fulfilling career in technology. Start your transition into tech here! Presented by CareerSource South Florida and 4Geeks Academy. \n​2:00 PM Concurrent Workshops\n• Unlock Your Potential: CodePath’s Tips for Hiring Fair Success* \n​“Unlock Your Potential: CodePath’s Tips for Hiring Fair Success” is a targeted workshop designed to empower you with key strategies for success at the Venture Miami Tech Hiring Fair. This session will expand on four high impact areas: event preparation\, constructing and practicing your elevator pitch\, effective networking\, and interviewing skills. \n​• A.I.\, H.R. and You! \n​How can you use A.I. to launch your career in tech? Learn from these groundbreaking professionals about tools you can use to support your journey into tech. Chandler Malone’s Path is an A.I.-powered skills trainer and career mentor designed to help you secure your dream job. Beth Ellison’s Abe leverages your professional data\, accomplishments\, and values to match and find only the best job opportunities for you. Jarrett Albritton’s WriteSea provides an A.I. resume review tool to enhance your resume and land more interviews with potential employers. \n​3:00 PM Concurrent Workshops & Activities\n• “Rock Your Profile” presented by LinkedIn* \n​Explore how to create a LinkedIn profile that brings your personal career story to life\, whether you’re just starting out\, seeking to advance\, or making a career change. The LinkedIn team will share tips on tailoring each section\, starting with the key insight that a LinkedIn profile is unique and shouldn’t be approached exactly like a resume. This workshop covers ways to add media to a profile\, methods for showcasing your career accomplishments and aspirations\, and specific examples of profile phrases and language that can help inspire your personal story. \n​• Launch Your Tech Journey: Immigrant-Focused Interview Mastery & Career Prep \n​Join us for an empowering workshop tailored specifically for immigrant professionals looking to navigate the U.S. job search landscape\, especially within the tech industry! Brought to you by the expert teams at Upwardly Global\, this event aims to equip you with the tools\, knowledge\, and confidence needed for students eager to make their mark at the upcoming Venture Miami Tech Hiring Fair. \n​4:00 PM Concurrent Workshops & Activities\n• Tech Sales: Translate your Passion Points and Soft Skills into a Rewarding Career \n​Are you looking to break into technology sales but not sure where to start? Join us on a guided journey as we explore: how to identify and connect your passion points to meaningful work\, evaluate in-demand soft skills needed to thrive in customer facing roles\, how to translate your soft skills into customer-centric stories and the various career pathways you can achieve through tech sales. \n​• Overcoming Impostor Syndrome: Thriving in Tech Careers with Confidence* \n​Initiating an open dialogue about conquering impostor syndrome in tech careers\, INIT is proud to host this insightful panel discussion. As a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals in the tech industry\, we recognize the pervasive impact impostor syndrome can have on one’s confidence and professional growth. Through candid conversations with industry experts who have navigated similar challenges\, attendees will gain valuable insights\, practical strategies\, and a supportive community to help overcome feelings of inadequacy and thrive in their tech careers. Whether you’re a student\, professional\, or aspiring tech enthusiast\, this panel offers invaluable guidance and encouragement for anyone looking to conquer self-doubt and achieve their full potential in the dynamic world of technology. Join us to gain the tools and confidence needed to excel in your tech journey. \n​5:00 PM Closing Remarks \n​This event is your gateway to understanding the dynamic landscape of the tech industry\, enhancing your skill set\, and networking with like-minded professionals and industry leaders. These workshops will help you get ready for the Venture Miami Tech Hiring Fair on April 4 at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus. Don’t miss this chance to take a significant leap forward in your career! \n​Additional details will be provided in your confirmation email. \n​Come prepared with your resume (both digital and printed)\, laptop\, and professional attire so you can be ready to take full advantage of the day. \n​Disclaimer: Please be aware that during the course of our event\, you may be photographed or recorded on video. Participation in the event implies your consent to potentially being captured in such media\, which may be used for promotional or other purposes related to our mission. If you have any concerns or prefer not to be recorded\, please let us know upon arrival. \n​(*Subject to change)
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/tech-talent-summit-calling-all-job-seekers/
LOCATION:Miami Dade College The Idea Center\, 315 NE 2nd Ave Building 8\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tech Together at Art Basel with Microsoft
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an immersive experience that celebrates the intersection of technology\, art\, and philanthropy. Here’s what’s in store for you:\n Microsoft Resources Station: Discover a world of possibilities with Microsoft’s cutting-edge tools and programs. Engage in hands-on workshops and trainings tailored to empower your mission.\n Tech Together Networking Station: Build meaningful connections at our interactive networking wall. Pull an envelope\, find your question\, and spark conversations that matter.\n Yeah Art Installation: Step into the visionary realms of “It Was All a Dream” & “Dream City.” Let these art pieces inspire you to dream bigger for your cause.\n Panel Discussion: Don’t miss our thought-provoking panel on “The Future of Digital Philanthropy: Blending Tech\, Art\, and Altruism.” Gain invaluable insights from leaders at the forefront of digital giving.\nThis event is more than just an evening of networking – it’s a glimpse into the future of philanthropy\, a chance to forge new partnerships\, and an opportunity to be inspired by the digital renaissance of giving.\nLet’s celebrate the power of community and innovation. Your presence is key to shaping the future of philanthropy.\nDate: December 6\, 2023\nTime: 6 PM – 9 PM\nLocation: Miami College Idea Center\n315 Northeast 2nd Avenue Building 8\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL 33132\nRSVP Now https://aka.ms/MiamiTechTogether
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/tech-together-at-art-basel-with-microsoft/
LOCATION:Miami Dade College The Idea Center\, 315 NE 2nd Ave Building 8\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
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SUMMARY:FinTech Fireside Chat with Maple Finance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive Fireside Chat with Sid Powell\, CEO & Co-Founder of Maple Finance\, and gain unique insights into the fintech world\, including his firsthand experience and a look ahead at success in an evolving landscape. Sid Powell will be in conversation with MDC President Madeline Pumariega\, with audience Q&A to follow. \nThis event is produced by the Business Innovation & Technology (BIT) Center at Miami Dade College in partnership with the 12th Edition of the World Strategic Forum. \nThe BIT Center invites students\, faculty\, and our Miami Community (non-students) to join us Monday\, November 6th\, 9:30am to 11:00 am EST. \nGet ready to dive deep into the world of finance and technology as we sit down with the mastermind behind Maple Finance\, a company that leverages blockchain technology for credit experts to start and scale a lending business. To date\, Maple has issued over $2.6 billion in loans. \nThis one is an exclusive opportunity to gain unique insights and discover the secrets to success in the ever-evolving financial landscape. \nExpect an informative\, and interactive conversation where Sid Powell\, CEO & Co-Founder of Maple Finance\, will share his journey\, industry wisdom\, and the exciting future of fintech. Whether you’re a seasoned finance pro or simply curious about the fintech universe\, this Fireside Chat is your chance to connect\, learn\, and be inspired. \nAbout our Guest Speaker: \nSid Powell is the CEO & Co-Founder of Maple Finance and with his Co-Founder Joe Flanagan founded Maple in 2019. Sid comes from a background in debt capital markets and institutional banking. During his career in traditional finance\, he participated in $3BN+ of corporate bond issuance\, established and ran a $200M+ bond funding program\, and managed Treasury at a commercial lending FinTech company. Sid and Joe knew that blockchain technology could solve inefficiencies in traditional markets and developed Maple to bring debt-capital markets on-chain. \nAbout Maple Finance: \nOn Maple\, credit professionals manage fast-flowing lending businesses where capital is syndicated and lent to institutional borrowers to fund business growth and operations\, with over $2.6 billion issued in loans to date. Maple is the only on-chain marketplace focused exclusively on serving Institutional and Individual Accredited Investors with high-quality lending opportunities which suit their liquidity\, risk and return requirements. \nWebsite: https://www.maple.finance/ \nAbout our Host: \nMadeline Pumariega is the first female president appointed to lead one of the nation’s largest educational institutions\, Miami Dade College (MDC). Adding to the historic nature of this appointment is the fact that Pumariega is an alumna of MDC. She has prioritized working with business partners to identify the skills needed by key industries and tailoring higher education programs to match those needs. This intentional forming of strategic alliances and job pathways between companies and MDC students accelerates each graduate’s ability to enter the workforce immediately. Driving her relentless pursuit is the passion to develop leaders and build thriving communities. \nDirections: \nMiami Dade College\nThe Idea Center at Wolfson Campus\n315 Northeast 2nd Avenue Building 8\,\n5th Floor\, Room 8525\nMiami\, FL 33132 \nParking: \nMiami Dade College – Wolfson Campus\nGarage 1\, Building 7\n500 NE 2nd Ave.\nMiami\, FL 33130 \nAbout the BIT Center: \nThe BIT Center serves as a hub for exploring and cultivating the role of real-time technologies in digital transformation\, process automation\, and business analytics\, offering students a real-world competitive advantage. \nWebsite: https://www.mdc.edu/bitcenter/
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/fintech-fireside-chat-with-maple-finance/
LOCATION:Miami Dade College The Idea Center\, 315 NE 2nd Ave Building 8\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
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SUMMARY:eMerge Americas x Ironhack Hackathon: Miami’s AI Future – A Hackathon for Innovation & Progress
DESCRIPTION:eMerge Americas and Ironhack have teamed up again this year to present the annual eMerge Americas Hackathon! \nOver 100 developers\, designers and tech enthusiasts will be tasked to create an innovative and unique solution using AI that drives impactful progress within the Miami ecosystem. Our hackathon is designed for anyone to participate\, regardless of skill level. We encourage beginners that are interested in web development and design to participate and interact with other hackers and industry mentors. \nThe general theme for this hackathon consists of creating a tool using AI to drive innovation within 3 specific industries in Miami. The industries and specific guidelines will be disclosed the day of the event. \nThis hackathon will consist of 2 days. On day one we’ll kick-off the event virtually and on day 2 the hackathon will take place in-person at the Miami-Dade College Idea Center. \nPrior to the hacking days\, all participants will be invited to the Hackathon Welcome Party on Thursday\, April 13th at 6:30pm. You’ll receive more details about this event as the day of the hackathon approaches. \nYou can register as a team or as an individual and we’ll pair you with a team. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to win prizes and build an impactful project! \nTo get and the details and register click here 👉 https://lp.ironhack.com/emerge/hackathon
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/emerge-americas-x-ironhack-hackathon-miamis-ai-future-a-hackathon-for-innovation-progress/
LOCATION:Miami Dade College The Idea Center\, 315 NE 2nd Ave Building 8\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Hackathon
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