Year of the Pivot

Wednesday, July 22, 2020
5:00 PM 7:00 PM 17:00 19:00

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2020 seems to be the year of the pivot. Companies are having to redefine the way they do business, many families are having to sort out how to merge their professional and personal worlds, and due to an unprecedented number of layoffs across industries, folks have a unique opportunity to consider moving in a new professional direction.

Join PDXWIT and The Home Depot QuoteCenter as we bring together speakers who can talk about the process of pivoting into a new career or a new type of role within tech. We will also hear about current job opportunities from our host for the evening, Quote Center!

Agenda:
5:00 pm - Event starts / Networking / Audience polling
5:10pm - PDXWIT Introduction & Host Welcome (10 minutes)
5:15pm - Lightning talks
5:45pm - Networking
6:15pm - Event ends

Our events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.

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Juli Warner discusses her career pivots.png

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Hazel Valdez introduces even co-host, Home Depot.png

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Hazel Valdez and PDXWIT thank Home Depot for sponsoring event.png

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Deb Mrazek explains different trends that can impact career trajectory.png

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We’re on the lookout for speakers

Do you have a unique story to tell? Do you have a specific skill set you’d like to share with our community? We’re always looking for speakers to share their knowledge at an upcoming PDXWIT event. Learn more about our current speaking opportunities.

Speaking Opportunities

Do you want to host an event?

Is your company interested in hosting a PDXWIT event? This is a great opportunity to gain powerful exposure to the local workforce while showing your support for inclusion in Portland’s technology industry.

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