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We hope that you'll consider supporting us this ! FortyX80 is dedicated to supporting the entrepreneurs, workforce development, and education efforts of our region. We are seeking your support to fund our operational costs while developing and offering talent and workforce development programs and STEM engagement programs focused on accelerating the achievement of underserved students in our region.

Learn more at donate at https://www.givebigpittsburgh.com/organizations/fortyx80

Mark your calendars for November 28th! It will be a day for everyone to support our campaign at https://www.givebigpittsburgh.com/organizations/fortyx80.

Announcing our TRETC 2024 Keynote Speaker: Ed Hidalgo!

Ed Hidalgo is a speaker, trainer, and advisor for school districts seeking to embed career readiness within school culture by integrating district-wide approaches that prioritize students' career identity and curiosity. His clients and partners include a range of schools, non profit organizations, workforce boards and direct service to students and families. With over 25 years of experience in corporate human resources, higher education, and K-12 public schools, he's a trusted voice in education and career development.

For more info, visit https://www.pghtech.org/events/TRETC_2024

You are the future of tech! Join a network of more than 25,000 women, genderqueer, and non-binary technologists. Apply for the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award from Sep. 1 to Nov. 6: www.aspirations.org/AiCHSAward.

Proposals for TRETC 2024 close October 13! This year's theme is "Transformative EdTech" and tracks will include:

• AI
• EdTech Tools at Work & Play
• Data and Privacy
• Assessment, Inclusion and Accessibility
• Social Emotional Learning
• World of Work
• Esports
• Space Education
• Robotics
• MakerSpace
• Emerging Tech

Learn more and submit your proposal at https://www.pghtech.org/events/TRETC_2024

Register now for TRETC 2024! https://www.pghtech.org/events/TRETC_2024

Proposals for TRETC 2024 are OPEN now until October 13! This year's theme is "Transformative EdTech" and tracks will include:

• AI
• EdTech Tools at Work & Play
• Data and Privacy
• Assessment, Inclusion and Accessibility
• Social Emotional Learning
• World of Work
• Esports
• Space Education
• Robotics
• MakerSpace
• Emerging Tech

Learn more and submit your proposal at https://www.pghtech.org/events/TRETC_2024

This special Winning Talent Together brings in team members from the National Center for Women in Information Technology (NCWIT) and is specifically for technical workplaces. ICY explores why diversity matters to innovation, how implicit biases play out in technical work cultures, and what specific actions leaders and individual contributors can take to create more inclusive technical cultures.

Learn more: https://www.pghtech.org/events/WTT_Inclusion

Applications for our L.A.U.N.C.H Fall Cohort are open NOW! Girls in the 10th & 11th interested in STEM and leadership are encouraged to apply. There is no cost & all applicants earn a stipend upon completion. https://www.pghtech.org/events/LAUNCH_Fall_2023_1

Applications for our L.A.U.N.C.H Fall Cohort are open NOW! Girls in the 10th & 11th interested in STEM and leadership are encouraged to apply. There is no cost & all applicants earn a stipend upon completion. https://www.pghtech.org/events/LAUNCH_Fall_2023_1

APPLICATIONS FOR FALL COHORT ARE OPEN NOW!

L.A.U.N.C.H. transforms the natural curiosity of high school girls, in grades 10 and 11, into a voice of leadership in the STEM industry. Through our comprehensive program, high school girls will gain insight into their leadership style and be equipped with the confidence to pursue a successful career path in STEM. Through their engagement, our participants experience growth as leaders and exit the program prepared to create positive changes in their chosen career path.

Applications are open until September 8: https://www.pghtech.org/events/LAUNCH_Fall_2023_1

Are you a young woman in 10th or 11th grade with an interest in STEM? Apply to the spring cohort of L.A.U.N.C.H.! The L.A.U.N.C.H. program transforms the natural curiosity of high school girls, in grades 10 and 11, into a voice of leadership in the STEM industry. Take this opportunity to be bold, lean into experiences with other like-minded young women, and build your network of female professional working in the field of STEM.

https://www.pghtech.org/events/LAUNCH_Spring_2023

Visit us at Pennsylvania Women Work's first-ever FREE Job Training Provider Fair on January 26! For more information and registration, check out https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-job-training-provider-fair-tickets-483793688947

ONE WEEK UNTIL TRETC 2023!

TRETC will close with a final reflection from Samantha Utley Schmitt (Falk Laboratory School, Coordinator of Equity, Inclusion and Justice).

Building the Future involves the voice, values, and vision of those most impacted-the students. Employing thinking routines and self reflection, the attendees will have an opportunity to engage in collaborative discussion and contemplation centering takeaways to elevate student voice in their schools, districts, and communities.

“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” —Martin Luther King Jr.

Our 2023 Superintendent Panel: Building the Future Begins with Education features leaders from around the area.

Only a few spots available at 2023 TRETC! Don’t miss your opportunity to exhibit in front of area educators and administrators! Contact [email protected] for more information.

Registration for TRETC 2023: Building the Future is open NOW! Southwestern PA teachers, K-12 administrators, students, industry experts, and higher education decision makers can get their tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-three-rivers-educational-technology-conference-tickets-412541692307

Today is the day! Help support FortyX80 at https://www.givebigpittsburgh.com/organizations/fortyx80

Through programs like LAUNCH, CS Explorers, and Apprenti PGH, FortyX80 helps the entrepreneurs, workforce development, and education efforts of our region. We couldn't accomplish these goals without the support of community members like you!

This , please consider donating during : https://www.givebigpittsburgh.com/organizations/fortyx80

Are you creating inclusive educational opportunities and supporting high school women, genderqueer, or non-binary high school students' interests in tech? NCWIT wants to recognize you for your work! Apply for the Aspirations in Computing Educator Award by Dec. 1: www.aspirations.org/AiCEduAward

Through programs like LAUNCH, CS Explorers, and Apprenti PGH, FortyX80 helps the entrepreneurs, workforce development, and education efforts of our region. We couldn't accomplish these goals without the support of community members like you!

This , please consider donating during : https://www.givebigpittsburgh.com/organizations/fortyx80

Do you have students with business solutions and ideas to share? Do you know young entrepreneurs?

At this year’s TRETC 2023: Building the Future, students will have the opportunity to participate and win prizes in our student pitch competition. To submit to be part of the competition and download the pitch template, students can visit here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8xW8mO4lgphTyRF9WTWS6xvnqhgxMcWMKiuuX1mrrg3tivw/viewform

, , , and organizations invested in building the future of , the deadline has been extended to November 18th for TRETC2023 submissions for:

Innovation in Education Award Nominations
Student Showcase
Poster Sessions
Student Pitch Competition *Prizes announced soon!

https://www.pghtech.org/events/TRETC_2023

ATTN: women, genderqueer, and non-binary technologists in grades 9-12! Apply now for the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing to be recognized for all that you do (or want to do) in technology. Visit www.aspirations.org/AiCHSAward for details.

Applications extended to October 27!

The companies in our region are in competition for talent, and they can’t rely on domestic talent alone. Our current unemployment rate in the information technology sector is at an all-time low, hovering around 1.4%. Finding skilled, experienced talent is repeatedly referenced as the largest factor inhibiting growth in the tech sector, from both large tech companies to small startups. By attracting and retaining highly skilled foreign nationals, Pittsburgh’s innovative companies are able keep pace in the global market.

We invite you to engage with two passionate, knowledgeable experts working directly in the immigration law, government policy, and mobility field. Registration is open now! https://www.pghtech.org/events/WTTImmigration

Don’t miss the deadline to submit a Presentation or Workshop Proposal for TRETC 2023: Building the Future. Due by September 24th!

Three Rivers Educational Technology Conference (TRETC) is an exciting professional development opportunity to advance the integration of educational technology for teachers, K-12 administrators, industry experts, and higher education decision makers in South Western PA.

Find our presentation application and additional info at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7MA-GKgJF7zQqfqGEXlm1s0zrTgqsuE43JFyGoFODJWf9_w/viewform

Our program is rocking. If you know people interested in tech jobs, check out this full fledged work and train program.

Apprenti PGH, launched by Pittsburgh Technology Council and FortyX80 is a national tech apprenticeship program is training people to fill the roles of Pittsburgh's growing technology sector.

Check out the flyer for more info on their program.

Questions? Reach out to Tarelle Irwin, Assistant Director of Talent and Apprenticeships at 412-918-4236.

Making Connections is this coming up Sunday and Monday! Join us for an exciting professional development opportunity to advance the integration of educational technology for teachers, K-12 administrators, industry experts, and higher education decision makers in the Pittsburgh region.

MoonWalk & Talk: Evening Networking
Sunday, January 16, 2022 from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Moonshot Museum
TRETC Conference
Monday, January 17, 2022 from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM via SCHED or at the Energy Innovation Center Pittsburgh
Register and learn more today by visiting https://www.pghtech.org/events/TRETC2022

2022 TRETC: Making Connections TRETC allows you to network with peers and choose from over 50 professional development sessions to enhance your classroom teaching abilities.

Innovation of Education Award Finalists have been announced! Congratulations to these amazing educators, leaders and friends of education for their continued commitment and support to our regions students.

Jason Brown
Matthew Strine
Deborah Domingues-Murphy
Dr. Alison Francis
Angela E. Mike
Dr. Charles Herring
Dr. Terrie Suica-Reed

Join us on Sunday, January 16 at the MoonWalk & Talk: Evening Networking hosted by Moonshot Museum from 4:30-7:30PM and Monday, January 17 at the Energy Innovation Center to celebrate these amazing finalists.

Register here for TRETC: https://www.pghtech.org/events/TRETC2022

Apprenti PGH trains apprentices to fill Pittsburgh's tech talent gap The tech apprenticeship program recruits underrepresented minorities, women, people of color, veterans, and displaced and disabled workers.

We can't believe is less than 2 weeks away! We are so excited for everything TRETC2022: Making Connections has to offer! From the superintendent panel to the innovative EDTECH lightning round, you are sure to find a classroom solution that works for you!

Join us in person at Penn State Greater Allegheny or virtually via SCHED on January 16 and 17!

Check out what TRETC2022: Making Connections has to offer!

Register Here: https://tretc2022.sched.com/