Talent Development in the City Center

Peak Town Square

What is an employer’s role in raising young people out of poverty? Bitwise Industries and its associated entities have built an equitable, sustainable talent pipeline for Fresno’s technology sector through training, education and a long-term commitment to local under-resourced communities. This, in turn, has sparked a renaissance for Downtown Fresno. A panel of Colorado Springs tech industry leaders talk with Bitwise co-CEOs Irma Olguin and Jake Soberal about what it takes to equitably develop local talent in a way that builds success for all.

This is the first in the 2021 City Center Series hosted by the Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs. It was presented live, virtually, on January 20, 2021. The next event in the City Center Series, Equity in Transportation, takes place February 17, 2021. See information and registration here. https://downtowncs.com/citycenter/

Moderator:

Claire Swinford, Director of Urban Engagement, Downtown Partnership

Panelists:

Dr. Tatiana Bailey, UCCS Economic Forum

Dr. Lance Bolton, President of Pikes Peak Community College

Traci Marques, Executive Director of Pikes Peak Workforce Center

Hon. Regina Walter, founder of Educating Children of Color

LINKS:

City Center Series – info and reservations

Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs

Bitwise Industries

Special thanks to the sponsors of this event:

Colorado Springs Business Journal

Colorado Springs Health Foundation

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, business, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Colorado Springs Business Journal

Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs

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