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Hear from PDXWIT Executive Director, /@Hazel Valdez, about this year's @GiveGuide season 💚✨ We're hoping to raise $50,000 to help us continue to create access, dismantle inequities, and fuel belonging in the #tech industry. giveguide.org/nonprofits/pdx…
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February is #BlackHistoryMonth! Today’s spotlight is on @black_in_ai. Black in AI is a place for sharing ideas, fostering collaborations, and discussing initiatives to increase the presence of Black people in the field of Artificial Intelligence. 🧵1/2
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To learn more about this incredible organization, visit their website at blackinai.github.io/ 🧵2/2
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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! pdxwit.org/blog/event-networ…
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January is #NationalMentoringMonth! This month is all about raising awareness of the power and impact of mentoring. We'd like to offer a special thank you to all our mentors, both past and active, and the positive impact you've made in our community and beyond. 💚
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Imposter syndrome is a real phenomenon, but it’s a systemic issue — not an individual one. Read the full blog by PDXWIT Volunteer Contributor, Garrett Brown, here: pdxwit.org/blog/1/24/2024/im… #impostersyndrome #resources
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The recording of our virtual January Town Hall is live on YouTube! 🎉 Check out the video here 👉🏻 youtu.be/1Y48T0NA9y8 🗓️ Want more PDXWIT events? Visit pdxwit.org/upcoming-events
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#Networking doesn’t have to feel calculated or strategic. 💭 It can be an opportunity to form genuine #connections that lead to #career advancement! Here are five tips to help you #network effectively the next time you're in a room of potential new connections! A Thread! 🧵1/6
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Ask questions! Not sure what to talk about? Try asking someone about their experiences or insight. 🧵5/6
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Follow up! Make a plan to follow up with your new connections within 72 hours. It can be as simple as extending an invitation for a virtual coffee chat or an in-person meetup. 🧵6/6
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Navigating potential #career paths can often seem overwhelming amid the ever-evolving landscape of innovation. The Silicon Forest Tech Summit seeks to unveil the true essence of local #tech companies and elucidate pathways to join them. steamcircuit.com/event-detai…
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If you have ever worked with PDXWIT or have felt positively affected by PDXWIT’s mission, we encourage you to #giveback! Any #donation helps to transform lives and support those underrepresented in the PDX #tech community. 💚 🙌 pdxwit.org/giving
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Special shout-out thank you to our in-kind donation vendor, Nicole Severson Photography, for providing an awesome raffle package! 💚
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Special shout-out thank you to our in-kind donation vendors, Hotel Vintage, @portlandopera, and Serratto for contributing to an awesome raffle package for our 2023 Winter Soiree! 💚
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Special shout-out thank you to our in-kind donation vendors, @DobbesWinery, @SaffronFields, and @FairsingWines for contributing to an awesome raffle package for our 2023 Winter Soiree! 💚
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A special thank you to @OnPointCU for contributing $5,000 through their community giving program! 🙌 Your support of PDXWIT is deeply appreciated and valued. 💚
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Our virtual Town Hall Happy Hour is tomorrow! Learn about the results of the 2023 member survey, get insight into PDXWIT’s plans for 2024, and ask questions during a community member Q&A session. RSVP by visiting our website: pdxwit.org/upcoming-events/2… #virtualevents #tech
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Special shout-out thank you to our in-kind donation vendors, Hotel Deluxe and @PCS_Armory for contributing to an awesome raffle package for our 2023 Winter Soiree! 💚
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