***Registration through Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZUrc… is required to gain entry to this virtual event***

Join us during Pride Month for a special edition Virtual Happy Hour hosted by PixelSpoke.

The event will explore intersectionality, a concept and term first explored by Kimberlé Crenshaw. Intersectionality acknowledges that while some populations share similar experiences of discrimination, harassment, sexism, inequality and oppression on the basis of their sex, race and gender, not all are equally impacted or have equal access to resources, power and privilege.

We will have lightning speakers exploring this theme. As always, we’ll have our Recruiter Roll Call and Virtual Job Seekers Lounge.

And for those of you looking to connect on camera, we will come together face-to-face (or screen-to-screen) after the presentations for a little dose of community.

We will have ASL interpretation and live closed captioning throughout. Contact hello@pdxwit.org if you have other accessibility needs.

Hope to see you there!

Agenda:
12:00 p.m. – Zoom Webinar Open/Virtual Networking
12:03 p.m. – Introductions Announcements
12:10 p.m. – Lightning Talks
12:20 p.m. – Recruiter Roll Call
12:40 p.m. – Virtual Job Seekers Section via Slack/Face-to-Face Networking
1:00 p.m. – Event ends

Purpose:
We are building a better tech industry by creating access, dismantling barriers and fueling belonging.

Our events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.

D6, Inc. Update
Join us as Ed Dominion, CEO and Founder of D6 share conquering the challenges of the recycling industry, an update on their N95 approval status, and lessons learned.

D6 is the fastest design-to-shelf packaging manufacturer in the world. They have built the leanest, fastest manufacturing ecosystem possible. From first concept to production distribution, every step is built for speed. Some of you may remember hearing Ed last May when he spoke to us about his company’s quick pivot to designing and manufacturing face shields and N95 masks at the beginning of the pandemic. We thought it would be great to hear from Ed a year later.

Ed was recently named the Portland Business Journal’s 2020 Executive of the Year.

All Hopped Up — Adapting to Change in Baseball and Beyond with the Hillsboro Hops

Hillsboro Hops President and General Manager K.L. Wombacher will share a behind-the-dugout look at how COVID 19 was a catalyst for major changes in Minor League Baseball, how the Hops have adapted, and what small businesses can learn from the Hops’ success.

Presenter:

K.L. enters his 16th year as general manager, and his 20th season with the franchise. In the Fall of 2006, K.L. joined the ownership group. Beginning his career with the Yakima Bears as an intern during the 2001 season, K.L. joined the full-time staff after completing his degree in Fitness and Sports Management from Central Washington University. He was the Director of Stadium Operations and Assistant General Manager before his promotion to General Manager in September of 2004.

Registration through Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FBl4eltmTNaV2mOZ62CQ_w is required to gain entry to this virtual event

Interviewing for a new job can be a stressful proposition, so some engineers from Amazon Web Services (AWS) got together to create this training tailored to technical job seekers. In tech, it is hard to know what to expect or how to prepare as each company evaluates its candidates differently. Luckily, some upfront investment and preparation can really go a long way in helping you distinguish yourself from the rest of the candidates. In this virtual seminar we will review some interviewing practices we’ve witnessed through our careers for technical interviews and present helpful tips to prepare. We plan to cover many beneficial topics: Morning preparation, attire, and mindset Non-technical preparation How to study for the coding interview How to execute the coding test

Due to the level of interaction required, attendance will be capped at 50.

Agenda: 11:30 p.m. – Event begins 11:33 p.m.- Intros and announcements 11:40 p.m. – Session begins 1:00 p.m. – Event ends

Mission: We are building a better tech industry by creating access, dismantling barriers and fueling belonging. Our events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.

Join us for a small, informal yet focused discussion where we can share our experiences with diversity in the workplace.

Our goal is to create a dedicated space for an honest and impactful conversation exploring our shared experiences as individuals underrepresented* in the industry. We are asking folks to apply to attend this event by using this form: https://forms.gle/vc3iWL7VBTMjDNx89
*underrepresented may mean BIPOC, LGBTQ , varying physical or cognitive abilities

Applications are due by Wednesday, 6/16/21 and the 10 invitees will be notified by Wednesday, 6/23/21. A zoom link will be shared with attendees ahead of the event.

Our events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.*underrepresented may mean BIPOC, LGBTQ , varying physical or cognitive abilities

Purpose:
We are building a better tech industry by creating access, dismantling inequities and fueling belonging.

Our events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.