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Association to Train Underserved Communities in Emerging Tech

Associations Now

A leading IT association has developed partnerships in multiple cities to provide technology certification training for underserved communities. And earlier this month, ISACA announced another Atlanta initiative in partnership with that city’s chapter of Blacks in Technology, which supports Black tech professionals. percent of the U.S.

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To Survive a Crisis, Lean Into Trust—CEOs Share Pandemic Stories

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“Lockdown regulations were enforced one way in Dane County, another way in Milwaukee, and yet another way in Northern Wisconsin,” Kristine advised. We were committed to finding answers and correctly reporting information. Pre-COVID, we had a program called the Milwaukee Kitchen Cabinet. But COVID reinforced that lesson.

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Looking Back From a Feeling of Triumph

Eric Lanke

On Friday of this past week I had a business meeting in downtown Milwaukee. I had done my homework, reading the previous reports of the committee and brushing up on my understanding of the trends and technologies they would be discussing. So I told her a quick story.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 11.13.20

Reid All About it

Participants receive complimentary access to a customizable dashboard allowing you to view the data and download a unique report to guide you, your staff and volunteer leadership. This study investigates more than 60 factors influencing members across six domains, including economic, technology and market psychology. 1 CMP credit.

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Lieutenant Governors Forge Industry Partnership to Promote Drones

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In comments reported by UAS Magazine , ASA Executive Director Charles Huettner emphasized that the goal of the effort was not to overly regulate drones but to ensure their long-term success and integration into respective state economies. “We Alabama Lt.

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Higher-Ed Learning Trends Associations Need to Know

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A recently released report looked at 18 trends, technologies, and challenges that will affect higher education in the next five years. Earlier this week I was pointed to an article on FastCompany.com that took a look at six technology advances in higher education that are preparing students for the future of work.

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The Social Network Your Social Network Should Be Like

Associations Now

. “For us, it’s really about using technology from social media, but applying it to the concept of really bringing back that sense of community to the neighborhood.” ” One way Nextdoor does that is by focusing on neighborhood safety, aided by partnerships with local police forces and other officials.