Founder's Focus

Gary Beach

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教育

For more than 25 years, TECH CORPS has worked to ensure K through 12th grade students in the United States have equal access to technology programs, skills and resources that enhance early learning and prepare them for college or career. Founder’s Focus invites you along for the journey as we examine technology and how it impacts the way we work and live.

9月9日

S3, E2: Alternative Pathways to Tech Careers with Jama Cobb

Welcome to Founder's Focus! Host Gary Beach and Jama Cobb, Work-Based Learning Coordinator for the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, discuss alternative pathways to tech careers. They explore career-connected programs, student interest, employer biases, and the growing role of career technical education in Ohio. Plus, hear about a workforce boot camp designed to equip educators with insights on career-connected learning.

40 分钟
3月28日

Season 3, Episode 1: Tech Trailblazers with Marjorie Mendez

Welcome to an electrifying new season of the Founder's Focus podcast! Join our host, Gary Beach, the founder of TECH CORPS, to bring you another insightful conversation. Gary dives deep into the tech world with Marjorie Mendez, a distinguished TECH CORPS alum and Nationwide Senior Technology Analyst. Together, they explore Marjorie's fascinating journey into the realm of technology. Listen in as Marjorie shares her experiences, shedding light on the challenges she encountered and triumphed over in a predominantly male-driven industry. Discover how she defied the odds and proudly stands among the 8% of Hispanics shaping the landscape of technology careers today. So, whether you're a seasoned tech enthusiast or simply curious about the journey of underrepresented voices in the industry, this episode promises to be both enlightening and inspiring. Tune in, engage, and let's embark on this enlightening journey together. Welcome to the Founder's Focus podcast.

33 分钟
2022/05/09

Season 2, Episode 3: In-Demand Jobs Week

As part of In-Demand Jobs Week, TECH CORPS hosted a roundtable conversation bringing together state government leaders, including Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Development Director Lydia Mihalik, alongside TECH CORPS alumni, students, and business partners. The roundtable focused on the challenges and solutions facing individuals who will fill those in-demand tech jobs.

58 分钟
2022/03/07

Season 2, Episode 2: International Women’s Day

Our focus today is International Women's Day. A day to acknowledge and honor women around the world for the the contributions they make each day to society. In the spirit of International Women's Day, I thought it would be fitting to introduce you to one of our TECH CORPS team members who will be our guest host. Brenda Miller is TECH CORPS’ Communication and Marketing Specialists. She will be talking with a longtime TECH CORPS partner and educator, Deborah Maldonado.

41 分钟
2022/02/23

Season 2, Episode 1: John W. Thompson, Microsoft

Founder’s Focus Podcast is kicking off its second season! TECH CORPS Founder Gary Beach has a candid conversation with Microsoft’s Former Chair and Lead Independent director … John W. Thompson. Listen along as they discuss corporate America’s responsibility to prepare K-12 students to fill the technology gap and more!

25 分钟
2021/12/07

Season 1, Episode 6: Hyland Partnership

Representatives from Hyland Software, Inc. and TECH CORPS discuss their technology education partnership. They share insights about how developing a meaningful strategy can impact students and corporations!

49 分钟
2021/10/21

Season 1, Episode 5: ClipDart Mobile App Development

Welcome to Episode 5 of Founder’s Focus. TECH CORPS is preparing to host its annual TECHCORPShack on Saturday, November 6, 2021, in Akron, Columbus and Zanesville, Ohio. Students from all over the state will come together to learn how to program and build a mobile app in a nurturing and fun environment as they compete for prizes. Today we are speaking with Kyle Parker, founder of ClipDart, an on-demand barber app for those with minority hair textures. We hope his story will not only inspire our students, but anyone who sees a community need and believes a mobile app could help meet that need.

35 分钟
2021/09/28

Season 1, Episode 4: Diverse Technology Workforce-KeyBank

In the final episode of our three-part series, TECH CORPS founder Gary Beach discusses corporate America's role in creating a more diverse technology workforce with Kim Snipes, EVP, CIO Consumer and Digital, KeyBank. "Retention is about investing," explained Snipes, "At KeyBank, we're tapping into a diverse population we already have and giving them opportunities in technology."

25 分钟
2021/09/21

Season 1, Episode 3: Diverse Technology Workforce-State Auto

Let's explore Part 2 of "What is Corporate America's role in creating a more diverse tech workforce?" TECH CORPS Founder Gary Beach discusses this question with State Auto Insurance Chief Information and Strategy Officer Greg Tacchetti.

27 分钟
2021/09/15

Season 1, Episode 2: Diverse Technology Workforce-Nationwide

What is Corporate America's role in creating a more diverse tech workforce? TECH CORPS Founder Gary Beach explores this question with three industry professionals who share their vision along with actionable steps to achieve a more diverse tech workforce. Join us for the journey as we begin with Jermaine Henson, Vice President, Software Development Services at Nationwide.

29 分钟
2021/06/10

Season 1, Episode 1: Navigating the Technology Pipeline

Welcome to the inaugural Founder's Focus Podcast. TECH CORPS founder, Gary Beach introduces us to Remesi Perez and Kasey Wilson two former TECH CORPS students who are pursuing their technology career dreams.Learn what steps they took to navigate the technology pipeline and what they have learned about themselves along the way.

21 分钟

11 集

创作者

Gary Beach
活跃年份

2021年 - 2024年
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11
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Founder's Focus

Founder's Focus

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S3, E2: Alternative Pathways to Tech Careers with Jama Cobb

Season 3, Episode 1: Tech Trailblazers with Marjorie Mendez

Season 2, Episode 3: In-Demand Jobs Week

Season 2, Episode 2: International Women’s Day

Season 2, Episode 1: John W. Thompson, Microsoft

Season 1, Episode 6: Hyland Partnership

Season 1, Episode 5: ClipDart Mobile App Development

Season 1, Episode 4: Diverse Technology Workforce-KeyBank

Season 1, Episode 3: Diverse Technology Workforce-State Auto

Season 1, Episode 2: Diverse Technology Workforce-Nationwide

Season 1, Episode 1: Navigating the Technology Pipeline

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