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Ever wonder what a hackathon looks like from the perspective of the beneficiary of the great work? @ChiTechForGood hears from UtmostU's Shayna Balting, Data Narrator, on the topic: lnkd.in/gk8aBYyp
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Everyone knows that zoos are a major attraction in many cities. Did you know about the science that takes place at zoos like Lincoln Park Zoo? LPZ is transforming the way that zoos & aquariums are recording & studying animal behavior. See ChiTech For Good: bit.ly/3UmT5kI
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Social impact startups can learn a lot from @Darren_Riley's journey to build JustAir, providing the means for neighborhood environmental justice and clean air. See his interview at chitechforgood.com/f/justair…
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Thursday 7/14 is @ITKAN_Chicago‘s July 2022 Virtual Open Members Meeting. Join us to talk about career transformation and what we learned last month about Virtual Reality. Register > bit.ly/3o7euQl #ITcareers #VR

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Check out this great panel on inclusive employment for people with disabilities hosted by @AspireOrg. @MOPDChicago is proud to be a co-sponsor.
Join us for Aspire's free live panel event on Tuesday, July 12 at 12pm CST! The Inclusion Exchange features a panel of inclusion experts from reputable employers who will discuss the importance of disability inclusion in the workplace. Register here: bit.ly/3n0SV38.
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We are looking for a grant writer experienced with the arts, placemaking, or mobility for an immediate, short term, two week assignment. Compensation avail. Please contact @theycallmeOboi directly ASAP in case you or someone you know is interested.
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Tomorrow in Humboldt Park! Sunny, warm, and a good chance of learning about your community's air quality! Join @Microsoft and @buildchicago
Join @Microsoft’s #EcoPod @BuildChicago for #EarthDay events on 4/23. The pop-up lab brings residents together with scientists and community organizations to help understand and translate environmental data to shape a healthier city for all. #projecteclipse #urbaninnovation
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Come hang out with us and our good friends at @buildchicago tomorrow in Humboldt Park! Should be a great day!
Join @Microsoft’s #EcoPod @BuildChicago for #EarthDay events on 4/23. The pop-up lab brings residents together with scientists and community organizations to help understand and translate environmental data to shape a healthier city for all. #projecteclipse #urbaninnovation
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The @ChicagoBears embrace technology for social impact.
I met with Justin Stahl, VP of IT for the Chicago Bears, & Joshua Coakley from the non-profit Target Area. Both represent tight, scrappy, and focused teams. Learn about their partnership to leverage technology for the public good of Chicago's communities. bit.ly/36scih7
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I met with Justin Stahl, VP of IT for the Chicago Bears, & Joshua Coakley from the non-profit Target Area. Both represent tight, scrappy, and focused teams. Learn about their partnership to leverage technology for the public good of Chicago's communities. bit.ly/36scih7

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Join @ITKAN_Chicago Th, 3/10 for an open members meeting. They’ll discuss training for IT careers & will get members set up with their new Microsoft Teams site. Register > bit.ly/3vJhuHg #ITcareers #MSTeams
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Tune in tomorrow at 7pm CST to hear from Cook County Commissioner @KBMorrison15! He'll discuss his time in office, particularly his role as Chairman of the Technology and Innovation Committee, and @cookcountygov’s technology plans in 2022. chihacknight.org/events/2022…
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ISTC Education celebrates our students' achievements in each program, and next up (drumroll please) - save the date for our Student Research Showcase, on May 19th @TechNexus. This event celebrates student independent research, student choice and voice, and mentor collaboration.
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Passion for technology for its assistive capabilities, and passion for technology for its career potential. See how @ITKAN_Chicago 's Nisarg Thakkar views both: chitechforgood.com/f/the-rig…
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At this Thursday's @ITKAN_Chicago meeting speakers from @JolietJrCollege & @ChiCityColleges will highlight how Community Colleges continue to evolve their offerings to assist IT Professionals in transforming their skills. Register > bit.ly/3GcNjtL

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Calling all Black/Latinx founder friends in Chicago- today's the last day to get in your app for @longjumpfund's next round of funding. Apply by tonight at 11:59 PM for $100k in capital, and an extensive network of advisors: longjump.vc/apply
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"My advice to people with disabilities is to keep staying true to yourselves, keep trying to advance your careers and you got this." From @GeriseKendrick's Journey > chitechforgood.com/f/gerises…
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Let's fill the pipeline with Chicago-based justice reform organizations! #JusticeReform
RT @merisahw: APPLY NOW: Are you a nonprofit doing front-end criminal justice reform work? @Microsoft & @UrbanInstitute are funding our next round of Catalyst Grantees! Check out the details and apply now! urbn.is/3GeDhsV
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