On September 19th, Social Impact Partners was honored to be a sponsor for this year’s Tech Talent Ecosystem Summit at Quinnipiac University. The summit brought together higher education leaders, tech industry leaders, policymakers, workforce development organizations, nonprofit organizations, and credential providers. The day was filled with inspiring discussions from national and top state leaders about cross-sector collaboration strategies and best practices to cultivate talent for Connecticut’s evolving tech workforce.
Social Impact Partners’ Director of Workforce Development Genevive Walker shared that this event “was a great opportunity for academia and business to come together to establish innovative solutions to workforce challenges and tech credentialing opportunities.”
It was an insightful and enlightening day that addressed the essential networks, collaborations and infrastructure required to drive the next phase of tech talent development in Connecticut.
On September 25th, Genevive Walker served as a moderator for Southwest Connecticut Tech Hub’s quarterly sector meeting. The event was titled “Employer-Driven Talent Development Initiatives” and focused on bringing together industry leaders to share insights on building talent pipelines and driving workforce innovation. The panelists shared their commitments and strides to address workforce challenges within the tech sector.
Genevive shared, “By developing training and apprenticeship programs that prepare individuals for entry into the tech workforce, these companies have proven themselves to be true champions of the industry and exemplary leaders in positively transforming the landscape.”