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Diversity in Technology Night

The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects computer and information technology occupations will grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, well above the average growth rate for all occupations. These careers provide an opportunity to play an important role in creating, protecting, and managing the technology of tomorrow. Tonight's event will explore exciting opportunities in these high-demand fields, share knowledge about our career-oriented IT Flexible Apprenticeship, and hear from diverse industry panelists from across Central Ohio as they share their experiences, knowledge, and advice for those getting started. Participants will get the opportunity to ask panelists questions virtually in a LIVE Q&A segment. Learn how Columbus State's IT Flexible Apprenticeship can help diverse students earn a competitive income while working toward a degree - and beyond.

Livestream Panel and Q&A Session

Please use the chat bubble in the top right corner of the video window to share your questions with the panelists.

6:00-7:30 p.m.

Meet the Panelists & Panel Moderator

Garrett Braxton

Panel Moderator
Garrett Braxton
Columbus State Student & ITFA Program Apprentice

State Auto Insurance

 
 
 

Toni Cunningham

Toni Cunningham
Managing Director

Per Scholas

Carla Easley

Carla Easley
Director of Operations

TECH CORPS

Jermaine Henson

Jermaine Henson
Vice President of Application Development

Nationwide Insurance

Branden Jones

Branden Jones
Co-Founder & Entrepreneur

BLK Hack

Doug McCollough

Doug McCollough
Chief Information Officer (CIO)

City of Dublin

Tammy Murray

Tammy Murray
Software Engineer

Accenture

Lorena Ritchey

Lorena Ritchey
Vice President of Customer Service & Billing (CSB) I.T.

Nationwide Insurance

Errica Rivera

Errica Rivera
Director of Talent Acquisition

State Auto Insurance