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| Diversity in Gorge Tech |
The Gorge Technology Alliance strongly believes that a welcoming environment for a diverse workforce supports a robust high tech ecosystem in the region, stronger companies, and a more robust community.
Throughout our initiatives, we support this value. Some key examples include:
- Youth Robotics: Increasing access to youth robotics programming through the GTA's investment in the equipment needed for teams of all incomes to participate. Additionally, the GTA supports annual coaches training support additional participation.
- STEM Career Day: The GTA started the STEM Career Day focused on exposing all seventh grade students in the Gorge to career opportunities in STEM.
- Corwin Hardham Scholarship: The GTA seeks to ensure access to higher education for Gorge students interested in STEM career paths.
- Gorge Women in STEM: The GTA supports the Gorge Women in STEM group and engages with them to increase conversation about how to address the gender gap in tech and support more women entering the workforce.
The GTA looks forward to working with you to continue these efforts moving forward!
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| GTA Members and Sponsors |
Thank you to these new and renewing and Sponsors!
- Cardinal IG, Platinum Sponsor
- Columbia River Insurance, Silicon Sponsor
- Google, Premier Sponsor
- Hood Tech, Platinum Sponsor
- Orbital UAV, Silver Sponsor
- Sierra Olympic, Gold Sponsor
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| Upcoming GTA Events |
July 7, 8:30 am | Human Resources/ Recruiters Coffee
Human resources/ recruiting staff of our member companies are invited to this bi-monthly networking event.
Attendance is restricted to HR staff of GTA Members and an RSVP to Carrie
is required. These events are helpful to share what you're working on and get ideas from your Gorge peers. Join us!
July 21, 12:00 pm | Geek Lunch | Dirt Hugger Virtual Tour
Dirt Hugger is a state-of-the-art organics recycling and soil production facility. Each year they process over 40,000 tons of material into over 15,000 yards of organic soils. Join us for a unique virtual tour of their operations in Dallesport to learn more about how two mechanical engineers approached designing a compost and soil products operation that keeps valuable organic waste from going to the landfill. Contact Ami for the meeting link!
 July 23, 12:00 pm | CEO Excellence Forum: Navigating the Future of Work
Leaders face a range of new questions about the future world of work as we enter the next phase of COVID-19. T
his virtual event will include a group discussion moderated by executive coach and business consultant, Dana Meyer. This is a unique opportunity to hear insights and tips about how leaders are aligning their businesses and people to come out of the crisis stronger.
For full details visit our GTA events page here.
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| Women in STEM Job Seekers Event with Dana Meyer |
July 16, 6:00 pm | Job Searching During COVID-19
Job seekers join Gorge Women in STEM's virtual event on July 16! Guest speaker, Dana Meyer, is an executive coach who will share advice about how you can adjust your job-search strategies to find work you will love even during these unprecedented times.
Participants will discuss:
- The ways COVID-19 has affected how you approach a job search;
- The importance of aiming for a job you really want and how to find it;
- How to craft a winning resume; and finally,
- The best ways to stand out in a virtual interview.
Full details and participation link visit
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| STEM HUB Seeks Career Connected Learning Insights |
The Gorge STEM HUB is working with a cross-state team to take a regional approach to career connections for Gorge students in 2020-21 and beyond. The team includes
Career Connect SW WA, STEM Hub, local high schools, and industry representatives.
The regional team's main area of focus will be on Career Exploration. Please consider taking a moment to complete this
10 minute survey
about their ideas.
Your input is extremely valuable
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| COVID-19 Emergency Business Assistance Grants |
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) was granted $250,000 from Business Oregon to distribute COVID-19 Emergency Business Assistance Grants in Hood River, Sherman and Wasco Counties. Grants will be disbursed on a first come, first-served basis with $100,000 each earmarked for Hood River and Wasco Counties and $50,000 for Sherman County.
Small businesses and non-profits with 25 or fewer employees that have been adversely affected by economic conditions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and have not received federal emergency assistance may be eligible to apply. For detailed requirements and application visit here.
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| GTA Partner Events |
FAA UAS Symposium - Remotely Piloted Edition
- July 8-9, 2020 10:00 AM | Episode I This fully immersive virtual event will allow you to connect directly with the FAA and industry peers.
- August 18-19, 2020 10:00 AM | Episode II
Learn more and register
here
AUVSI - Driven Virtually
- July 27-30, 2020 | Automated Vehicles Symposium Keynote and plenary sessions explore how society, technology and policy are preparing for and shaping the future of mobility. Join experts from across the industry and broader community to focus on the critical issues facing the development and deployment of automated vehicles.
Learn more and register
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| Job Openings with GTA Members |
Newest jobs in bold!
- Cardinal IG in Hood River seeks a Production Technician.
- Collins Aerospace seeks a seeks seeks a TASE Chief Engineer and a Piccolo Chief Engineer.
- Custom Interface is seeking an Assembly Specialist, First Article Technician and a Quality Control Specialist.
- Google - The Dalles is seeking a Technical Program Manager, CAPCOM Design Refactors.
- Insitu has many new openings, including has many new openings, including Software Test Technician 3, Manufacturing Repair Technician 3, Solution Architect-C4/Intelligence Systems-Remote and more.
- Overwatch Imaging seeks a Chief Growth Officer, Airborne Imaging Specialist, and Imaging Payload Mechanical Engineer.
- RADCOMP is seeking a Level 1 Technician and more.
- Real Carbon is seeking a Composite Engineer and Programmer/ Machinist.
- Sierra-Olympic Technologies is seeking a Quality Manager and Manufacturing Production Tech.
- SIGMADESIGN has an opening in Gresham for a Production Technician and several openings in Camas, including Applications Engineer and Control Systems Engineer.
- Trillium Engineering is seeking a Sales Administrative Assistant, Test and Support Engineer, Quality Engineer and Manufacturing Technician.
- Zepher has an opening for a Supplier Quality Engineer.
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