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Breaking Down Barriers in Tech Employment brings together business leaders, hiring managers, technologists and community advocates for an evening focused on expanding access, opportunity and diversity in the tech workforce.The event features a professional networking hour, action-focused dialogue around inclusive hiring and workforce development, and a moderated panel discussion with regional leaders, including:
- Shawn Avery, President & CEO, Hampton Roads Workforce Council
- Johnny Garcia, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, SimIS, Inc.
- Kasia Grzelkowski, President & CEO, VersAbility Resources
Moderator: Blair Durham, Co-Founder & CEO, Black BRAND
Emcee: Francesca Garcia Moncion, Board Member, Hispanic Chamber of Coastal Virginia
Attendees will gain insight into the opportunities and obstacles shaping Hampton Roads’ tech landscape, while learning how certifications, apprenticeships, transferable skills and workforce partnerships are helping create more accessible pathways into tech careers.
Learn more about the event and sponsorship opportunities below!
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/versabilityresources/event/2026breakingdownbarriers
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Event Venue
Rivers Casino Portsmouth, 3609 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701-3419, United States
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