Jim MacLennan discusses technology trends ; Christine Bongard joins us for our Women in Tech segment.

Published: Aug. 13, 2019, 3 p.m.

Seeing one of technology’s biggest trends as the generational shift in the make-up of the work force, Jim discusses the higher expectations in the industry and how the suppliers of information have been ‘put back on their heels’. He also shares his views on how apprenticeship programs could be the key to closing the current skills gap we have, and points out that the emotional intelligence one gains when learning from ‘hands on’ is one of thee most critical skills today. Join us to hear the rest of Jim’s thoughts and perspectives on how styles of learning have changed over time, and where he sees technology heading in the next five years.
Later, in our Women in Tech segment, we sit down with President of the WIT Network Christine Bongard who shares the vision, mission, and goals of the WIT Network and why she’s passionate about women in technology. Listen in and you’ll hear Christine’s incredible insight on why so many women are leaving the IT industry, how the stereotypes of women in tech are steering young girls away from pursing It, and her inspiring story of her struggles as a woman in technology with an incredible reward.