Turning the Tide of Technology (T3)

Mission

The T3 initiative is a joint effort of the academic and business communities for the purpose of collaborating on solutions around the following key challenges in the technology sector of Middle Tennessee:

• Student Interest (enrollment in technology curriculum is down)
• Business Need (demand for technology resources are at an all-time high.)
• Academia/Business Alignment (graduate skills and need are not aligned)

Solution Teams

Collaborate - Create a partnerships between Academia and Business

Team Leaders:

• Michael Ramage, Connected Tennessee
• Josh Bostic, Cook Systems International

Primary Team Goals

• Create a Career Path Selector for Students
• Create a contact directory of Business/Academic leaders
• Attend Academic Career Fairs

Communicate - Develop and Communicate the Message of T3

Team Leaders:

• David Houghton, North Highland Company
• John Kepley, Teknetex

Primary Team Goals:

• T3 Website/Marketing Material
• Guest Speaker Series

Connect - Understand and Connect to High School and College Students

Team Leaders:

• Ernie Jones, Compuware
• Nicole Sauer, HealthSpring

Primary Team Goals:

• Job Readiness Sessions
• Student Surveys
• Student Meetings
• Student Congress

Contact Information

Contact:

Sara Carter
Manager, Member Services
211 Commerce Street
Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37201
  615-743-3151    
Scartert@technologycouncil.com

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