Tech Career Discovery Series

Are you considering a career change? Are you a student interested in tech? Do you simply want to learn about emerging hot jobs?

Hear tech professionals’ career stories and consider if a digital career path might be right for you.

What you can expect

Meet three women tech professionals living and working in technology right here in our region. Hear about their career and education journeys to include how Northwestern Michigan College’s Computer Information Technology Program was key to two of their careers, and how one is continuing a family legacy of farming. Plus, you’ll learn about Agile, too!

Enjoy light refreshments and be our guest for this free community event.

Space is limited and pre-registration is requested. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows.

Who should attend:

Anyone interested in learning about how to enter and prepare for a tech career. Anyone who wants to further advance in their current tech career.

You will learn:

• What is it like to work in a “tech job”
• How to have a tech career and live anywhere – including right here in Northern Michigan!
• What are the in-demand and critical skills for successful tech careers
• How to get started and pursue your tech career path

Panelists for this event:

• Jen Berigan, Senior Front End Developer – Univar Solutions
• Jamie Gleason, Software Engineer – Aledade, Inc
• Christine Vincent, Agile Product Owner & Senior Scrum Master – HealthBridge

About the Career Discovery Series:

This series of events features local tech experts working in various specialties (coding, cybersecurity, data analytics and artificial intelligence). Through in-person panel discussions, the panelists will share their experiences and career journeys, as well as answer your questions.

This event is co-hosted by 20Fathoms and NMC and funded with support through the Michigan Industry Cluster Approach (MICA) Grant Program.

About us:

20Fathoms is the home of technology and entrepreneurship in Northern Michigan. We remove barriers and accelerate career growth through tech career training, talent acquisition, and the advancement of regional strategic initiatives. We also catalyze innovation and entrepreneurship through startup incubation services, business workshops, community partnership, and a vibrant coworking space.