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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