Inspiredu Town hall
The Inspiredu Town Hall was an incredible event that we are so proud of!
It was inspiring to see so many people from the community coming together to share specific opportunities available in our community and solutions to access challenges. We also discussed resources needed for computer science educators and STE(A)M/workforce-focused non-profits and ways the private sector can work in partnership with them to provide the support to build our local STE(A)M workforce from talent cultivated right here in #Atlanta and across the state of Georgia.
Thank you to our sponsors Verizon and vLink Solutions. Thank you to our host - Tonya Winters, moderator- Errika Moore, our panelists - LaShaun Solomon, Bryan Cox, and Valarie Bennett, and our lightning round presenters, Odie Gray, Victor Hicks, Juliana Njoku, and Laron Walker - it was an honor to hear from you all! And of course, a huge thank you goes out to the staff at Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs.
We hope to see you at our next Town Hall in August! In the meantime, for those who missed it, you can check out the replay here:
Resources mentioned at the Town Hall:
Pyramid Consulting - Staffing
Pyramid partners with hundreds of leading companies which allows us to match you to the position you want with your ideal company. We have helped thousands of consultants across the world find the right opportunity and we can help you too!
We take your career seriously and will help develop a career path to get you where you want to go. Pyramid is the career partner for life because we invest the time and resources to understand your goals and aspirations and provide continuous support during your engagements with leading companies. We also provide support and coaching throughout your engagements. Pyramid provides bi-weekly pay, direct deposit, and medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K and other benefit options.
Ready to change your future? Visit https://pyramidci.jobs.net/
GenSpark
GenSpark’s mission is to close the talent gap by upskilling a diverse candidate pool to recast our clients' workforce. GenSpark is building an inclusive and diverse pipeline of technologists. At GenSpark, we train people like you in tech skills that top companies need right now. Our programs last five to fifteen weeks, and then we go all-in on placing you with the Fortune 500 corporations we’re proud to call our clients. Our vision is to accelerate equity in the workplace and in society by lighting up pathways to career success for individuals from all backgrounds. To learn more about GenSpark visit us at www.genspark.net
The CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ 30 Day Challenge is a free 4-week self-study and instructor-led program in which candidates are provided content and materials to assist in learning the basics of information technology to successfully pass the CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ certification.
Laron Walker - ManisEDU
Laron is the CEO of MantisEDU, Inc., and is responsible for the company’s overall strategic direction. He has over 20 years of experience in leading technology related efforts spanning gaming, software and product development. MantisEDU works to allow students to discover and experiment with sensors and software to gain skills in computing and STEM related careers. He works to ensure that education is open, accessible and affordable to all.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laron-a-walker-b1b86022/
Juliana Njoku - Workforce Strong
https://www.workforcestrong.org/
Juliana is the Executive Director and Founder of Workforce Strong, Inc. She is also the current Chair of Georgia National Organization of Women (GA-NOW) Economic Justice Committee. Prior to founding Workforce Strong, Juliana served as a City Administrator and has also served Maryland State Legislature, working on social and economic policies for the advancement of underserved communities. Juliana’s career also includes her experiences working for the United Nations. Often seen on different news networks and platforms, Juliana is a highly sought-after Policy Analyst known for her passionate insight and advocacy for creative solutions to social challenges.
If there was something else mentioned that you may have missed please email Oneisha Freeman at ofreeman@iuatl.org.
