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TechBlazers: Overcoming Workforce Hurdles for Maryland’s Next Tech Corridor

by Jasmin Atienza
by Jasmin Atienza
December 05 2023 News

In its steadfast pursuit to #giveback Cloudforce recently hosted TechBlazers, a groundbreaking conversation that pinpointed challenges in education-industry alignment and relevant job training facing Maryland’s’ next technology corridor in collaboration with local educators and business leaders in Prince George’s, MD. 🌐👩‍🏫

💬Held at Cloudforce headquarters in National Harbor, the TechBlazers event included a lively networking reception followed by a panel discussion and Q&A session addressing how to better prepare students for equitable opportunities in today’s essential cloud computing, cybersecurity, and generative AI careers. 👨‍🎓💻💼

💡🗣Cloudforce thanks its distinguished expert panel including Career Educator Andrea Willey of Prince George’s Community College (PGCC); Microsoft General Manager of Consulting Services and Georgetown University Adjunct Professor, Danielle Estrada; Bowie State University Professor and Chairman of Technology and Security, Dr. Lethia Jackson; Executive Director, National CyberWatch Center at PGCC, David H. Tobey, Ph.D.; event moderator, Crown Castle’s External Affairs Manager Ann Brooks; and our very own Cloudforce CEO/Founder Husein Sharaf.

We also thank our sponsors Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce, Crown Castle, Employ Prince George’s, and Tech Prince George’s for their invaluable support and contributions toward driving positive change. 🤝

For more insights, watch the full conversation here 🎞: https://lnkd.in/eVByiu9c

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Jasmin Atienza
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A true force of nature, Jasmin thrives on bringing order and solutions to chaos and challenges. As Cloudforce Communications Specialist, Jasmin has already organized efforts, resources, and assets into a steady flow of regular social media posts, and has proven her graphic design skills and talent through a wide range of creative deliverables, from infographics to marketing collateral.

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