Skillpoint Alliance: Building a Deeper Computer Science Talent Pool

When:

September 5, 2014

About the Event:

When: Friday, September 5, 2014
8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Where: Texas Capitol Building
Austin, TX

About the event: Join Skillpoint Alliance for a free conversation about the opportunities, critical needs, and challenges in sustaining a world-class computer science workforce pipeline in the region. Skillpoint Alliance is assembling a panel that includes education, industry, and government speakers so attendees can gain perspective on:

• Entry-level and mid-career job opportunities
• Hiring needs of start-up vs. more establish tech companies
• High-demand languages and software skills
• Addressing the digital divide
• Preparing the next generation of students
• Finding and retaining Computer Science educators