Welcome to Founder's Focus! Host Gary Beach and Jama Cobb, Work-Based Learning Coordinator for the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, discuss alternative pathways to tech careers. They explore career-connected programs, student interest, employer biases, and the growing role of career technical education in Ohio. Plus, hear about a workforce boot camp designed to equip educators with insights on career-connected learning.

Welcome to an electrifying new season of the Founder's Focus podcast! Join our host, Gary Beach, the founder of TECH CORPS, to bring you another insightful conversation.

Gary dives deep into the tech world with Marjorie Mendez, a distinguished TECH CORPS alum and Nationwide Senior Technology Analyst. Together, they explore Marjorie's fascinating journey into the realm of technology.

Listen in as Marjorie shares her experiences, shedding light on the challenges she encountered and triumphed over in a predominantly male-driven industry. Discover how she defied the odds and proudly stands among the 8% of Hispanics shaping the landscape of technology careers today.

So, whether you're a seasoned tech enthusiast or simply curious about the journey of underrepresented voices in the industry, this episode promises to be both enlightening and inspiring.

Tune in, engage, and let's embark on this enlightening journey together. Welcome to the Founder's Focus podcast.

As part of In-Demand Jobs Week, TECH CORPS hosted a roundtable conversation bringing together state government leaders, including Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Development Director Lydia Mihalik, alongside TECH CORPS alumni, students, and business partners. The roundtable focused on the challenges and solutions facing individuals who will fill those in-demand tech jobs.