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Road to Hire to Bring Paid Tech Training and Job Access to Under-Resourced Young Adults (18–25) in…

Austin Startup

Vanessa Baker, an August 2020 Road to Hire graduate, who is now a successful software engineer at Bank of America in Charlotte, said, “The power of Road to Hire to invest in and build the next generation of tech professionals cannot be quantified. The organization looks forward to finding that same sense of community here in Texas. “As

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Interplay Learning?—?Helping the Skilled Trades Rebuild a Bigger and Better Workforce

Austin Startup

The company frequently works with non-profit organizations to provide safe, interactive training to community members looking to launch or advance their careers. Interplay Learning?—?Helping

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15 Entrepreneurs Share How They Continue to Learn and Sharpen The Saw

Hearpreneur

1- By building relationships Photo Credit: Con Sotidis By building relationships, collaborating with others, and engaging in professional communities, individuals can expand their skills, gain valuable insights, and find support and motivation for their learning journey. Thanks to Charlotte Hall, Hallway People ! #3-

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NCWIT Awards for Aspirations in Computing

Feld Thoughts

Several years ago on a Saturday I found myself at Bank of America Corporate Center in Charlotte. I had gone for a three hour run early in the morning on a beautiful spring day in Charlotte and my mind was wandering all over the place. Start a conversation about NCWIT and the work the organization is doing. Bring it up at dinner.

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Volunteering Teaches Entrepreneurship

Mike Michalowicz

It helps our neighbors, our communities and our country and it helps us. But you also can express yourself, meet new people, make new friends, learn new skills, network and rub elbows with community leaders you might not ever meet otherwise. Volunteering to organize something for your community may not put money in your pocket.

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Startup Survival Skills Through Arts Education

Austin Startup

the creative spark is alive and thriving within the Arts Community. Employees who do this are priceless because they accelerate a culture of business innovation in the workplace,” says Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow, clinical assistant professor of management and business law at Indiana University Kelley School of Business.

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Depression and Entrepreneurs

Feld Thoughts

It doesn’t surprise me that I feel down and flat as I sit here in the Charlotte, North Carolina airport on my way to Lexington, Kentucky on day 16 of a 19 day trip. I’ve had a great time with all the people I’ve been with and the events I’ve had around Startup Communities.