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Eight women awarded for achievement in technology
Eight prominent women were selected Tuesday from a pool of 16 finalists to receive the Women in Tech Award. This year marks the eighth time the Women Tech Council (WTC) hosted its award program, which seeks to recognize innovative women who are positively impacting the technology industry. The 2015 recipients are: Denise Leleux (eBay), Mary…
Read MoreUtah colleges host events centered around women
SALT LAKE CITY — In honor of women around the world, Utah universities are offering many resources that people may not be aware of. Some are direct results, while others are recurring events aimed at women. As a way to empower women to progress in their community and careers, students and others in the community are…
Read MoreThe Women Tech Awards Phenomenon
Women Tech Council just celebrated its 7th Annual Women Tech Awards. To date, 77 women have been recognized through this powerful program, thanks to our community of 2,000+ women and men who support our programs. The Women Tech Awards has brought the tech community together for 7 years now, with over 700 attending this most recent event.…
Read MoreEXPERTS DISCUSS VALUE, FUTURE OF ONLINE EDUCATION
When it comes to higher education, does it matter to a hiring manager if someone got a degree through a traditional college or an online program? The answer is no, according to three of Utah’s online education experts. Sally Johnstone, vice president of academic advancement at Western Governors University; Jonathon Nichols, associate director for online…
Read More5 More Women in Tech Orgs You Should Know
Folks, a while back my team and I created a list of the Top 10 Women in Tech Orgs and I’m following up with some of the suggestions that have been sent in. I checked out all of the orgs that people commented about, and appreciate the great women in tech organizations that are really…
Read MoreLocal entrepreneur says to retrain from within
PROVO — One of the most serious shortages in high-tech or innovative companies that employers face is finding technologists and programmers. By 2020, there will be 1.4 million computing jobs and only 400,000 computer science students graduating. “We need a new talent pool,” Sara Dansie Jones said and then gave solutions. Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum…
Read MoreOpenWest event doubles its numbers
OREM — Director Victor Villa had an aha moment just a few days before the Utah Open Source Foundation’s 10th annual conference at Utah Valley University. “I have got to be honest with you, it was a Field of Dreams moment for me,” Villa said. In 2012 there were 481 who participated in the conference…
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SALT LAKE CITY — Carol Fineagan grew up in an alcoholic and emotionally abusive household in Baltimore which, if she had let it, could have sabotaged her entire future. Instead, Fineagan drew strength from her participation in the Girl Scouts and from her mother’s best friend, Joyce Britton, who provided encouragement, help and a positive…
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