Invest4Tech

Aug 28 2012 2:22 PM

What if you could change how children are inspired to learn about technology?  

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in software development will jump to 27.6% by 2020.  There will be an estimated 143,800 jobs available to those that have the skills needed to fill these roles.  With a median annual salary of more than $87,000 for programmers and a net positive growth in employment during a time of deep recession; why isn’t the next generation getting into technology related fields?  

Introducing Colorado Technology Associations’ Invest4Tech, created by board member, Frank Daidone, Director of IT, Chipotle and Chair of CTA’s Education Committee.  Invest4Tech is an innovative mentoring program for high school students in partnership with Colorado businesses and the Aurora Public schools.  

See how you and your company can help develop the technical talent pool of tomorrow.

Room: Ballroom

Start Time: 10/25/2012 11:45 AM

End Time: 10/25/2012 12:00 PM

Speakers: Frank Daidone

Co Sponsors

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  • CenturyLink

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  • Cooley

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    We’re EnZed Design, an award-winning, boutique design studio with an aptitude for strategy. Founded by Helen Young in Denver, Colorado, EnZed is tops in creativity and implementation — merging the worlds of art and business. Since 1996, EnZed Design has created custom business-to-business (B2B), business-to-consumer (B2C) and nonprofit marketing and communications collateral ...

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  • NetApp

    NetApp creates innovative products—storage systems and software that help customers around the world store, manage, protect, and retain one of their most precious corporate assets: their data. We are recognized throughout the industry for continually pushing the limits of today’s technology so that our customers never have to choose between saving money and acquiring the capa ...

  • o2 Group

    The o2 Group is a seasoned, multi-disciplinary agency offering expertise in all aspects of web design and development, marketing, event production and coordination. We work with clients on single projects or execute an extensive marketing program encompassing multiple levels of design communication. Our versatile skill set allows us to excel at creating powerful ideas that connect your b ...

  • Oracle

    Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) is the world's most complete, open, and integrated business software and hardware company. For more information about Oracle, visit oracle.com.

  • Wayin

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