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Identify an issue you’re passionate about and make a difference. Participating on one (or more) of NCTA’s councils gives our members the opportunity to work together to develop solutions to challenges and improvements to processes through action-oriented committees. Active participation helps members build the North Carolina technology community and their businesses at the same time. Keep reading for details on each council.
The Government Affairs Council assembles members interested in state legislative or federal issues as they pertain to their company or the economic landscape in North Carolina. Members serving on the Government Affairs Council provide thought leadership around NCTA's annual Legislative Agenda, which incorporates an enterprise approach on issues that include tax and regulatory, education and connectivity, as well as jobs and economic development. The committee also plans special events with public sector leaders and helps identify speakers for NCTA's National Leaders Symposium in Washington, D.C.
If you are interested in participating on this council or would like additional details, please contact Brooks Raiford: braiford@nctechnology.org
Government Vendor Council (formerly Information Technology Roundtable) - provides an open forum for information sharing between vendors and state government representatives and is the primary source for vendor networking and information gathering. In 2009 this Council will also seek dialogue with policy makers to gauge what challenges they face that technology might help solve, so that NCTA members can explore how best to offer potential solutions. If your company sells to the state of North Carolina then you should participate on this council.
If you are interested in participating on this council or would like additional details, please contact Rachel Kennedy: rkennedy@nctechnology.org
Provides thought leadership, advocacy and action for building world class, well-educated students and workers to make North Carolina a thriving hub for globally competitive companies. The Council has crafted an impressive 2009 strategy that includes:
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2009 KNOWLEDGE WORKFORCE STRATEGY
If you are interested in participating on this council or would like additional details, please contact Michelle Calton: Mcalton@nctechnology.org
As a result of overwhelming response from our members, NCTA will look to launch a Green Technologies Council in 2009. NCTA supports North Carolina becoming a national leader in the creation of “green” companies and a “green” workforce. We will engage our member companies to develop a strategy around green awareness, promoting green best practices, and advocating for policies that support incentives, funding and support for green technology companies. For details or more information, please email braiford@nctechnology.org.
NCTA is committed to supporting the growth and development of women in the knowledge workforce. Our efforts in this area are led by our “Women in Information Science and Engineering” (WISE) Council. The Council, like the others, is open to women and men who are NCTA members and who have an interest in offering inspiration and information for women who are current and emerging leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), as well as for young women making career choices. The Council will also provide input to the broader NCTA organization to ensure that these issues are integrated into our overall programming.
The WISE council continues to engage women and men who have found common ground in its mission to:
For more information or details on the WISE Council, please contact Angela Hodges at ahodges@nctechnology.org.
NCTA has a local Chapter of NCTA WISE in Charlotte that has existed for several years with its own steering committee and activities – more information can be found on our Charlotte WISE Web Page.
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