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DESCRIPTION:***Registration through Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.co
 m/e/pdx-women-in-tech-pdxwit-closing-the-workforce-skills-gap-tickets-43
 002458511] is required to gain entry to this event ***&#13\;\n&#13\;\nTo
 day\, businesses are experiencing a shortage of skilled workers to fill 
 roles and workers are lacking the relevant programs and training necessa
 ry to transition their careers and job experience to the positions compa
 nies are hiring for. Brittney Cunningham\, Head of Learning Engineering 
 at IntraEdge will talk about the benefits of recruitment and on the job 
 training for non traditional candidates and how IntraEdge plans to desig
 n programs to bridge the gap between companies who need skilled workers 
 and workers who need skills and pathways for professional growth.&#13\;\
 n&#13\;\n&#13\;\n&#13\;\nAgenda:&#13\;\n&#13\;\n5:30 p.m. - Door open\, 
 Network and Food and Drinks&#13\;\n&#13\;\n6:00: p.m. - Vasaca - Diversi
 ty and Inclusion in the Workplace&#13\;\n&#13\;\n6:15 p.m. - IntraEdge -
  Closing the Workforce Skills Gap&#13\;\n&#13\;\n6:45 p.m. - Open Discus
 sion&#13\;\n&#13\;\n7:30 p.m. -Wrap Up&#13\;\n&#13\;\n&#13\;\n&#13\;\nEv
 ent FAQ:&#13\;\n&#13\;\n&#13\;\nQ: Will there be gender neutral restroom
 s?&#13\;\n&#13\;\nA: Yes&#13\;\n&#13\;\n&#13\;\nQ: Is the space ADA acce
 ssible?&#13\;\n&#13\;\nA: Yes&#13\;\n&#13\;\n&#13\;\nQ: Where there be f
 ood and drink at this event?&#13\;\n&#13\;\nA: Yes&#13\;\n&#13\;\n&#13\;
 \nQ: What is the parking situation?&#13\;\n&#13\;\nA: Lots of street par
 king available&#13\;\n&#13\;\n&#13\;\nQ: Is there secured bike parking?&
 #13\;\n&#13\;\nA: Yes &#13\;\n&#13\;\n&#13\;\nQ: Should I consider using
  public transportation?&#13\;\n&#13\;\nA: Driving or public transportati
 on are good options&#13\;\n&#13\;\n&#13\;\n&#13\;\nPurpose:&#13\;\n&#13\
 ;\n&#13\;\nPDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Our purp
 ose is to strengthen the Portland women in tech community by offering ed
 ucational programs\, partnerships\, mentorships\, resources and opportun
 ities. We are unifying a supportive environment for current and potentia
 l women in tech\, all of whom are committed to helping each other. Our g
 oal is to bring together and empower women in tech and to encourage othe
 rs to pursue tech careers. This is our step towards reducing the gender 
 imbalance in the industry and addressing the current negative effects of
  that imbalance on women.&#13\;\n&#13\;\nOur events are inclusive. ALL p
 eople who support our purpose are welcome.&#13\;\n\n\nTags: portland or\
 , networking\, Science & Tech\, women in tech\n\nImported from: http://c
 alagator.org/events/1250473254
URL:http://www.pdxwit.org
SUMMARY:PDX Women in Tech (PDXWIT) Closing the Workforce Skills Gap (Part
 ner Event)
LOCATION:Vacasa: 926 NW 13th Ave.\, Portland OR 97229 United States
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