Inspiring the Next Generation to create the Talent Pool of tomorrow - Invest4Tech
Did you know:
That there are more job opportunities available in IT than skilled people ready to take these high-paying, fast-paced careers?
That the average starting salary of a Computer Science graduate is $62,328?
That Colorado is ranked third in the nation for the number of high-tech professionals?
One of Colorado Technology Association's mission is to collaborate with policy makers, educators and businesses to find solutions to filling this gap in our technical talent pool. Introducing Invest4Tech!
Invest4Tech matches students with mentors from businesses from the Colorado Technology
Association in an after-school, Summer program.
The businesses and students form teams
to build project plans around a real-world technology initiative and teaches students team building, cooperation, and
project management skills, exposing students to the many diverse opportunities of a
technology career.
Pilot May, 2012 with Aurora Public Schools
After a successful pilot, we will expand the program to other interested Colorado
school districts in 2013.
CTA Board Member, Frank Daidone, Director of IT at Chipotle leads Invest4Tech, along with Steven Nichols, Director of Business Development, Mission Critical Systems to bring together businesses and public schools to encourage careers in technology.
Thank you to our sponsors !
We are looking for sponsors to advance this program across Colorado. Don't delay. Learn more about sponsorship today! Call Cathy at 303-592-4069
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