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Looking for networking tips for the next PDXWIT or networking event?

If you haven't already, go check out Jana Hodgin's blog! www.pdxwit.org/blog/event-n...
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January 30, 2024 at 10:04 PM
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Next week on January 16, join us for a virtual Town Hall Happy Hour where you’ll connect with PDXWIT leadership and staff!

RSVP by visiting our website: www.pdxwit.org/upcoming-eve...
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January 9, 2024 at 11:21 PM
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Join us for a virtual Town Hall Happy Hour where you’ll connect with PDXWIT leadership and staff.

Hope to see you there! RSVP by visiting the link below! www.pdxwit.org/upcoming-eve...
An advertising graphic with a background featuring the crowd at a PDXWIT in-person event. There are colored green, red, and blue circles throughout the graphic. There is a dark blue opaque organic shape across the top right to the bottom right. There is large text white in the center of the graphic. In the bottom right corner, there is a white PDXWIT logo. PDXWIT Presents. January Happy Hour. Town Hall. Virtual Event. Tuesday, January 16. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
January 3, 2024 at 5:20 PM
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2 days away! ✨ Join PDXWIT and our host Cambia Health Solutions as we celebrate the end of the year at our annual Winter Soiree & Awards Ceremony. 🎉

You won't want to miss this! 👉 www.pdxwit.org/upcoming-eve...
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December 12, 2023 at 5:22 PM
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This Trans Day of Remembrance, we stand together to honor the lives of those whose lives have been lost to anti-trans violence.

Together, we can build a future where everyone, regardless of gender identity, is celebrated and cherished.

#StandForTransRights
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November 20, 2023 at 5:43 PM
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Our November Happy Hour is just around the corner! 🗓️

Join us & host Prosper Portland on November 14th as we celebrate Willamette Week Give!Guide season at the Imperial at Hotel Lucia.

This event will also feature raffle prize giveaways throughout the evening! 🎉

www.pdxwit.org/upcoming-eve...
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November 7, 2023 at 5:20 PM
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It's that time again ⏰✨❗️ It is officially Willamette Week Give!Guide season! PDXWIT is honored to be part of #giveguide alongside over 200 amazing local nonprofits!
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November 1, 2023 at 5:18 PM
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Tomorrow! Join PDXWIT and our host Amazon Web Services for our virtual workshop created to demystify the interview process.

Learn how to best prepare for interviews, set exceptions for the day of the interview, role-play mock interviews, and more!

RSVP:
www.pdxwit.org/upcoming-eve...
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October 31, 2023 at 6:50 PM
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Meet Tra'Renee Chambers, also known as "the face and voice of Portland, OR!" She's an Emmy and Telly Award Winning Television and Radio Personality, host of Jamming 107.5, AND she'll be co-hosting our November Happy Hour! 🤩

You won't want to miss this! www.pdxwit.org/upcoming-eve...
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October 27, 2023 at 6:39 PM
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Join PDXWIT and our host Amazon Web Services (AWS) for our virtual workshop, How to Prepare for a Technical Interview on November 1st!

Learn about interviewing best practices, as well as helpful tips and resources to prepare for your next technical interview.

RSVP:
www.pdxwit.org/upcoming-eve...
[ID: An advertising graphic with a light blue-grey background. There is an organic, swooping shape at the bottom with a green-to-blue gradient. There are two circular images from past PDXWIT events in the top right, one is inside a simple graphic of a magnifying glass. There is a black PDXWIT logo in the bottom right. Next to the PDXWIT logo, there is an AWS logo.] [Text: PDXWIT & AWS Presents... How to Prepare for a Technical Interview. Hosted by AWS. Nov 1 @ 12 PM. Virtual. ASL provided.]
October 25, 2023 at 4:38 PM
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Hey, check it out! 👀 Registration is open for our Winter Soiree and End-of-Year Awards Ceremony! 🎉

Join us and host Cambia Health Solutions as we gather for community and celebration 💚

RSVP today 👉 www.pdxwit.org/upcoming-eve...
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October 18, 2023 at 4:16 PM
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Interviewing for a new job can be a stressful proposition. A group of volunteers from Amazon Web Services (AWS) created this training to demystify the interview process.

RSVP using the link below:
www.pdxwit.org/upcoming-eve...
[ID: An advertising graphic with a light blue-grey background. There is an organic, swooping shape at the bottom with a green-to-blue gradient. There are two circular images from past PDXWIT events in the top right, one is inside a simple graphic of a magnifying glass. There is a black PDXWIT logo in the bottom right. Next to the PDXWIT logo, there is an AWS logo.] [Text: PDXWIT & AWS Presents... How to Prepare for a Technical Interview. Hosted by AWS. Nov 1 @ 12 PM. Virtual. ASL provided.]
October 18, 2023 at 4:15 PM
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Tomorrow! Join us as we dive into issues related to healthcare laws governing tech and AI at our October Happy Hour in collaboration with the Portland Chapter of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), hosted by OBI/OTRADI.

RSVP
www.pdxwit.org/upcoming-eve...
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October 16, 2023 at 3:52 PM
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Today is National Coming Out Day! Be proud of who you are and your support for LGBTQ+ equality.

Coming out is a unique experience for each LGBTQ+ person. It’s not a one-time event.

Celebrating National Coming Out Day is an important way to raise the visibility of our communities.
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October 11, 2023 at 4:45 PM
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Tonight! Join LGBTQ+ in Tech and event sponsor Paradigm Information Services, Inc., Inc. as we honor Indigenous Peoples Day and National Coming Out Day, and learn what it means to be two-spirit and the impact of coming out as LGBTQ+ in tech.

RSVP:
www.pdxwit.org/upcoming-eve...
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October 11, 2023 at 4:39 PM
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PDXWIT & the Portland Chapter of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) are excited to present Remaining Human in the time of BigData, Big Tech, and AI.

See you at happy hour? www.pdxwit.org/upcoming-eve...
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October 11, 2023 at 4:36 PM
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PDXWIT & the Portland Chapter of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) are excited to present Remaining Human in the time of Big Data, Big Tech, and AI.

Join us as we dive into issues related to healthcare laws governing tech and AI.

RSVP: www.pdxwit.org/upcoming-eve...
[ID: An advertising graphic featuring four square panels in light green, red-pink, blue, and dark green. Each one features text with a shape placed in the background. There are logos for OBI/OTRADI, IAPP, and PDXWIT at the bottom.] [TEXT: PDXWIT & IAPP Present: October Happy Hour. Learn more about ways to keep your data private. Gain a deeper understanding of privacy laws. Create opportunities to partner to keep things more human. Remaining Human in the time of Big Data, Big Tech and AI. Tues. 10/17 5:30 - 7 PM @ OBI/OTRADI.]
October 3, 2023 at 4:16 PM
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Looking for networking tips for the next PDXWIT or networking event? You’ve come to the right place!

Read more in our new blog post by Jana Hodgins: www.pdxwit.org/blog/event-n...
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October 2, 2023 at 8:23 PM
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Join LGBTQ+ in Tech and event sponsor Paradigm Information Services, Inc. as we honor Indigenous Peoples Month and National Coming Out Day.

During this event, you’ll learn what it means to be two-spirit and the impact of coming out as LGBTQ+ in tech.

(RSVP link in the comment below!)
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September 27, 2023 at 7:33 PM
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PDXWIT and host NAVEX, are excited to share insights that will help you chart your course to career success in tech and tech-adjacent fields. Learn how to excel within organizations by adopting a holistic approach to growth and development, and more!

RSVP: www.pdxwit.org/upcoming-eve...
[ID: An advertising graphic with a green background. There are arrow graphics alongside the text. There is a photo from an in-person PDXWIT event in the center-right. There is a black PDXWIT logo and an orange NAVEX logo in the bottom left corner.] [TEXT: PDXWIT & NAVEX present. Unlocking Pathways Into Tech and Tech-Adjacent Careers. Sept 14. 2023. PDXWIT, along with our host NAVEX, are excited to share insights that will help you chart your course to career success in tech and tech-adjacent fields.]
September 13, 2023 at 4:41 PM
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Join us in celebrating Latinx Heritage Month at Happy Hour with host IT Motives, exploring the impact of the digital divide on the Latinx community.
RSVP for this event by visiting our link below! www.pdxwit.org/upcoming-eve...
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September 13, 2023 at 4:39 PM
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PDXWIT's Executive Director, Hazel Valdez, was featured in KNOW Women magazine's 40 OVER 40 Class of 2023 as an Honoree!

Congratulations, Hazel! We are honored to have your leadership at PDXWIT! 🎉

View the full feature here: publishing.theknowwomen.com/2023-summer-...
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September 11, 2023 at 7:21 PM
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PDXWIT and host NAVEX, are excited to share insights that'll help you chart your course to career success in tech and tech-adjacent fields. Learn how to leverage your existing skills for a successful career transition, and more!
[ID: An advertising graphic with a green background. There are arrow graphics alongside the text. There is a photo from an in-person PDXWIT event in the center-right. There is a black PDXWIT logo and an orange NAVEX logo in the bottom left corner.] [TEXT: PDXWIT & NAVEX present. Unlocking Pathways Into Tech and Tech-Adjacent Careers. Sept 14. 2023. PDXWIT, along with our host NAVEX, are excited to share insights that will help you chart your course to career success in tech and tech-adjacent fields.]
September 7, 2023 at 5:23 PM
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Advance your tech career with an Investing In You scholarship! Awardees of the fall scholarship cycle will receive a laptop provided by FREE GEEK! Submit your application today, and spread the word: pdxwit.org/scholarship-program
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September 6, 2023 at 6:04 PM
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September 5th is International Day Of Charity! Today is a reminder to give back to your community, and support causes that resonate with you.

Visit pdxwit.org/giving to give today! 🤲
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September 5, 2023 at 6:35 PM