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Women Tech Council Introduces Sponsors

The Women Tech Council announced its 2014 Industry Sponsors. Industry Sponsors support the Women Tech Council and enable the nonprofit organization to provide networking, mentoring, and educational events to members and non-members throughout the year. “Our goal is to provide resources to women and young women who work in the technology industry,” said Kim Jones, Women Tech Council Board…

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EXPERTS 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…

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5 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…

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Local 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…

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OpenWest 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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Women Tech Council Announces 2012 Finalists

Women Tech Awards to be held on Sept. 20 SALT LAKE CITY—The Women Tech Council (WTC) will host its Fifth Annual Women Tech Awards on Sept. 20, and will honor 15 women in the technology field. The program recognizes technology-focused women who are driving innovation, leading technology companies and are key contributors to the community.…

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Women Tech Council Opens 2012 Women Tech Awards Nominations

-Fifth annual award will showcase Utah’s top female technology leaders, mentors and entrepreneurs- SALT LAKE CITY – 2 May 2012 —The Women Tech Council (WTC), (www.womentechcouncil.org) today announced it is accepting nominations for the 2012 Women Tech Awards. The Women Tech Awards recognize technology-focused women who are driving innovation, leading technology companies and contributing to…

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Technology & Magic – Spring Networking Event

– Speakers from Disney to keynote technology-focused discussion – SALT LAKE CITY, 23 April 2012—The Women Tech Council (WTC), (www.womentechcouncil.org) today announced its fifth annual Spring Networking Event, Technology & Magic, will be held Thursday, April 26, 2012, at Zion’s Bank Tower from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. “We are excited to host this event…

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2012 Industry Partners Announced

– Support Provides Resources for Women Who Impact the Technology Industry – SALT LAKE CITY, 23 March 2012—The Women Tech Council (www.womentechcouncil.org) today announced its 2012 Industry Sponsors. Industry Sponsors support the Women Tech Council and enable the nonprofit organization to provide networking, mentoring and educational events to members and non-members throughout the year. “Our…

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Fourth Annual Women Tech Award Finalists Announced

Award honors 16 women in technology field SALT LAKE CITY—The Women Tech Council (WTC) has announced the 16 finalists for its Fourth Annual Women Tech Awards. The program recognizes technology-focused women who are driving innovation, leading technology companies and are key contributors to the community. The event is hosted by Women Tech Council and presented…

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