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Igniting Tomorrow's Possibilities: Orange County Innovation Lab Naming Challenge 📣 Calling all middle and high school students in Orange County, Florida (so, this is for their parents that are on LinkedIn 😉). Unleash your creativity, think outside the box, and be part of shaping the future of innovation in Orange County! OC is requesting students to unleash their brilliance and creativity by submitting a name or phrase that is impactful and one that describes the Innovation Lab. The Innovation Lab is physically located in the heart of the Historic Pine Hills community. The name must be igniting and telling as a space for fostering and driving innovation and mentorship. The Innovation Lab is a dedicated space that fosters creative thinking, experimentation and the development of new ideas, processes, and products. It is a collaborative environment where communities from different disciplines come together to brainstorm, prototype and test innovative concepts with the goal of problem solving or driving advancements in technology. The community consists of County operations, business/strategic partners & stakeholders and community innovators. 🏆 First Place: A laptop for educational purposes.   🥈 Second Place: A tablet for educational purposes.   🥉 Third Place: Educational Experience for Two (2). The contest closes on 29 February. Learn more at this link https://lnkd.in/egR_2ZMq Orange County Government is annual supporter of the Florida Photonics Cluster. Their support has allowed for the production of our Career Guide for Optics & Photonics, new 3-minute video available on our YouTube Channel, and participation in Orlando Science Center's Spark STEM Fest. #florida #science #engineering #technology #innovation #stemeducation #stem #optics #photonics #education #contest #creativity #innovationlab

🎉 Excited to share that I've successfully completed Round 1 of Tech Treck! 🚀💼.It's been an incredible journey diving into the latest trends and innovations in the tech world. From insightful webinars to engaging discussions, every step of the way has been enriching and rewarding. 💻🌟A big thank you to the Tech Treck team for organizing such a valuable program and providing a platform for continuous learning and growth. Can't wait to see what Round 2 has in store! 🌐💡 #TechTrends #ContinuousLearning #TechTrecker 🚀

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If you are looking for ways to grow your dev skills, hackathons are the best method 📈🚀 Read why Pranav Shikarpur is such a fan of hackathons and learn more about the latest Securathon Showdown we are hosting with Devpost https://hubs.la/Q02rw8L40

If you've been following AI news recently, then you know that now more than ever we need scholars, journalists, and activists to ask difficult questions about the role of technology in society, to leverage research and analysis to help us understand it, and to lean on each other to imagine and help to build more just and more equitable technological futures. There are few (I daresay no) opportunities quite like the Just Tech Fellowship, designed purposefully to give new voices the time, space, and resources to get down to this critical work without sacrificing their well-being in the process. Learn more about the Just Tech Fellowship (and broader program offerings) below and consider throwing your hat in the ring.

After attending the Lifecycle of a tech start-up with Harbottle & Lewis and their graduate recruitment team, I’ve definitely learned more about the type of work they carry out and what you can expect as a prospective trainee there. I found the presentation provided by the partners and associates very informative. This session was definitely a deep dive into the phases and journeys of a tech start-up company. One of the partners talked about how H&L started as a media and entertainment firm, yet broadened their legal services to their firm and found themselves at the forefront of legal tech. Not only did I learn about start ups and the challenges you may encounter during this process (as a lawyer), but also how founders of start ups are quite different from big corporations. One of the partners in the corporate team mentioned that the way you communicate and explain to them the relevant law and processes pertinent to the founders are going to be inherently different in comparison to big corporations with tons of experience in the industry. It was quite refreshing to hear this, as with law, there’s so much legal jargon involved. This got me thinking about the interpersonal skills involved when it comes to working with people, and how much a client from one background may differ from another. I just want to express my thanks to Harbottle & Lewis and Legal Cheek for co-hosting this event and putting it together! It was a great introduction and informative session not only to the firm but also to the type of work trainees are exposed to at H&L.

🚀 Unlock Your Tech Genius: Explore Top Hackathon Platforms! 💡💻 Calling all tech enthusiasts, problem solvers, and innovators! If you're ready to showcase your skills, tackle real-world challenges, and make a lasting impact, it's time to dive into the exhilarating world of hackathons. 🌟 Hackathons are the ultimate playground for tech aficionados, offering a platform to: 1️⃣ Solve Real Problems: Use your coding prowess to address pressing issues in healthcare, sustainability, finance, and beyond. Your solutions can change lives! 🌍💻 2️⃣ Learn and Grow: Continuous learning is the name of the game. Hackathons expose you to cutting-edge technologies and help you level up your skills. 📚📈 3️⃣ Build a Portfolio: Showcase your creativity and problem-solving abilities by creating tangible projects that stand out on your resume. 🚀📊 4️⃣ Connect and Collaborate: Network with like-minded individuals, industry experts, and potential employers. You never know where these connections might take you! 🤝🌐 5️⃣ Win Prizes and Recognition: Compete for awesome prizes and gain recognition for your hard work and innovation. The thrill of competition is unmatched! 🏆🎉 Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Here are some top hackathon platforms to get you started: 1️⃣ Devpost: A hub for hackathons, providing a wide array of challenges and opportunities for tech enthusiasts. 🔗 devpost.com 2️⃣ Hackerearth: Known for its diverse range of hackathons, Hackerearth offers challenges in various domains and tech stacks. 🔗 hackerearth.com 3️⃣ Topcoder: The go-to platform for competitive programming and hackathons with a global community of tech talent. 🔗 topcoder.com 4️⃣ LeetCode: A platform that hosts coding competitions and challenges, perfect for honing your coding skills. 🔗 leetcode.com These platforms are just the tip of the iceberg! Dive in, explore, and unleash your tech genius. There's no limit to what you can achieve when you combine your passion with the power of hackathons. 💪💻🌐 Have a favorite hackathon platform or a memorable hackathon experience? Share it in the comments and inspire others to embark on their tech journey! 🚀👇 #Hackathons #TechEnthusiast #Innovation #TechSkills #CareerGrowth #TechTrends #Coding #ProblemSolving #Collaboration

Two things we can never get enough of at Wistia: feedback and hackathons. Your feedback is what pushes us to innovate so we can help every business thrive with video. We want to know what you want more of in the product and what has to go. Hackathons spur creativity and are a fun way to get our product design and engineering teams together on the same page, working on the same problems and big ideas in rapid fire. So, we decided to take your feedback and hold a hackathon to improve the product in the ways you asked. Check out our video to learn what we did in our latest product update and read more here: https://lnkd.in/ex8Qc_Je

Have you ever thought about what starting from -1 looks like? I bet many people from Africa understand this to a large degree. How then do you build world class products and systems when you have limited to no resources? How do you progress by thinking about what you want to accomplish from first principles? What does applying first principles mean for you? How do you transform linear abilities to exponential results with as little as possible? How do you move into the obstacles and climb up with them? How do you use certain frameworks to get ahead? We'll be discussing these at the next Devfest Ojo-Festac. Want to attend? Register via the link in the comments

Holiday is COMING! Let's make it different this time. Teen's Summer Tech Bootcamp is coming up, introducing the ability to combine design and technical skills to create products. Do you want to start? Enroll your teens @ elenasy.com/bootcamp