kicks off on September 18. The series of free events to provide additional learning for students and boost jobs in the tech and cyber sectors, will launch with the grand opening of the University of 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞʻi Cybersecurity Clinic at the Walter Dods Jr. RISE Center.
UH and the Chamber of Commerce 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞi co-sponsor the series, in collaboration with 15 local organizations, to increase awareness of and enhance 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞʻi¡¯s skilled-tech workforce and the rising demand for local jobs in the rapidly growing tech and cyber industries.
“As one of the largest local employers of IT talent, UH represents both the supply and demand elements in the IT sector workforce,” said Garret Yoshimi, UH vice president for information technology and chief information officer. “Modern IT and collaboration skills are critical prerequisites to success in virtually all career paths. We are excited to help host and promote highly engaged collaborations between industry and education that ultimately leads to great jobs for our graduates.”
Chamber of Commerce 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞi President and CEO Sherry Menor-McNamara said, “The Chamber of Commerce 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞi is a proud partner of Tech Days of Fall 2024, which matches tech employers with local students via career fairs, talk stories and externship experiences. 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞʻi¡¯s Tech Industry is making strides to put 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞʻi at the forefront of innovation and IT security, so it is critical for the economic future of our state that we prepare our young people for these in-demand careers. The events will also bring awareness to 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞʻi¡¯s thriving tech industry.”
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UH Cybersecurity Clinic, Bazye product launch
UH was selected to receive $1 million in funding and support from Google¡¯s Cybersecurity Clinics Fund to . Beginning in January 2025, the UH Cybersecurity Clinics will offer free online courses and workshops in introductory cybersecurity topics to 500 UH students over five years.
The kickoff will also feature the early version launch of , a 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞʻi-based company that has been working with UH student interns to develop a social network loyalty app. Attendees will get to be part of the early adopter program and receive promotions and rewards from local businesses.
Besides UH and Chamber of Commerce 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞi, event partners include 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞi Defense Alliance, Pacific Intelligence Innovation Initiative, Honolulu Tech Week, CIO Council of 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞi, Association for Computing Machinery Student Chapter, IT Sector Partnerships, Cyber51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞi, 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞi Annual Code Challenge, Pacific Center for Advanced Technology Training, PACE, ThriveHI, Information Technology Management Association, and the 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞʻi Department of Education.
51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞʻi Tech Days of Fall 2024 schedule
Tech Days of Fall Kick-Off, UH Cybersecurity Clinic Grand Opening, and Bayze MVP Product Launch
Wednesday, September 18, 1–3:30 p.m.
Location: Walter Dods Jr. RISE Center (1810 University Avenue)
Sponsored by UH, Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship, Chamber of Commerce of 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞi, Bayze
Department of Defense Employer Meet and Greet
Tuesday, September 24, 4–6 p.m.
Location: Honolulu Community College
Sponsored by Chamber of Commerce 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞi, Pacific Intelligence and Innovation Initiative
Talk Story with Tech Pros
Wednesday, September 25, 5–7 p.m.
Location: Walter Dods Jr. RISE Center (1810 University Avenue)
Sponsored by ThriveHi, Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship, UH, Builders VC, CIO Council of 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞi
Student Byte Panel (sharing practical advice on internships, job placements and academic planning)
Thursday, September 26, 4:30–6 p.m.
Location: Kuykendall Hall, Room 301, UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹
Sponsored by UH, The Association for Computing Machinery at UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹
Gateway to Federal Tech Jobs
Wednesday, October 2, 6–9 p.m.
Location: TBD
Careers in IT and Cyber Fair
Thursday, October 10, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: UH West Oʻahu Campus Center Multipurpose Room
Sponsored by UH, UH West Oʻahu, UH Community Colleges, Chamber of Commerce of 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞi
Careers in Tech and Intelligence Fair
Friday, October 11, 1–4 p.m.
Location: UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ Campus Center Ballroom
Sponsored by UH, The Association for Computing Machinery at UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹, Pacific Intelligence and Innovation Initiative, Chamber of Commerce 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞi
51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞʻi Annual Code Challenge Kick-off Event
Saturday, October 12, 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
(Virtual via Zoom)
Sponsored by DRFortress, Google/Carahsoft, 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞi Data, 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞian Airlines, 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞian Electric, Microsoft, SalesForce, Transform 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞi Govt, Tyler 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞi, UH
IT Pathways Summit
Monday, October 21, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: Japanese Cultural Center
Sponsored by UH, CIO Council of 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞi, Chamber of Commerce of 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞi, 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞʻi Department of Education, 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞʻi P–20
MIS Connect
Wednesday, October 23
Time and location TBD
Sponsored by UH, Information Technology Management Association