Ignite Hub

Lifelong Learning Institute - Getting to Know your iPad
2024-02-01 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Lifelong Learning Institute – Getting to Know your iPad
This course introduces you to the iPad touch screen technology interface. Learn to access the internet, take and store photos and videos, use maps, keep contact lists, use iCloud, discover podcasts, and other functions. You will learn how to navigate the iPad and how to find, download, and organize apps. The iPad will be provided for your class.
Email to register:
Natasha Sacks at natasha.sacks@montgomerycollege.edu
Eric Scharf at eric.scharf@montgomerycollege.edu
Call to register: 240-567-5188
Dates: Thursdays
2/1/2024 – 2/22/2024
Time: 2 – 3:30pm
Location
ignITe Hub
Montgomery College
900 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Click here for more information

Parte 2: Diseño de Aplicaciones para Apple - ESPAÑOL
2024-01-31 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-29 18:00 - 20:00
Parte 2: Diseño de Aplicaciones para Apple – ESPAÑOL
El ignITe Hub ahora ofrece un bootcamp de codificación con Apple Swift gratuito de dos partes para adultos que se impartirá en inglés y español. Swift es un lenguaje de programación fácil de entender utilizado por desarrolladores profesionales para crear aplicaciones de clase mundial. Los miembros de la comunidad aprenderán codificación con Swift Playgrounds, una aplicación gratuita para iPad que hace que empezar a utilizar Swift sea interactivo y divertido. Los bootcamps se realizan en persona en ignITe Hub en Montgomery College.
Parte 1 – Conceptos de codificación con Swift Playgrounds
9 – 12 de Octubre de 2023, 6 – 8 pm
Parte 2: Diseño de Aplicaciones para Apple
29 de enero – 1 de Febrero de 2024, 6 – 8 pm
Location:
ignITe Hub
Montgomery College
900 Hungerford Drive
Suite 109
Rockville, MD 20850
Register for this event: In Person

Hybrid Career Coaching and Workshop: Intro to Career Coaching @ the ignITe Hub
2024-01-30 12:00 - 13:30
Hybrid Career Coaching and Workshop:
Intro to Career Coaching @ the ignITe Hub (a.k.a. The Job of Finding the Job)
The ignITe Hub in partnership with Career Catchers, Inc. will provide individualized career coaching and monthly career workshops. Each month a hybrid workshop will be presented with a different job readiness topic or skill. These services are free and open to the general public who are interested in pursuing a tech career.
Spring 2024 Career Workshops
January 30, 2024 – Intro to Career Coaching @ the ignITe Hub (a.k.a. Job of Finding the Job)
February 20, 2024 – Transferable Skills
March 19, 2024 – Resume Writing
April 16, 2024 – Career Exploration
May 21, 2024 – Job Search Strategies
Time: 12 – 1:30pm
In Person Location: ignITe Hub at Montgomery College 900 Hungerford Dr., #109, Rockville, MD 20850
Register for this hybrid event:
In Person
Virtual

Closed
2024-01-15, 2023-12-23 - 2024-01-01, 2023-11-23 - 2023-11-26
ignITe Hub is Closed
The ignITe Hub is closed.

Tech Turnaround Initiative for Justice Impacted Individuals
2023-12-19 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-12-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-11-21 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-11-07 16:00 - 18:00
Tech Turnaround Initiative for Justice Impacted Individuals
A new initiative for justice-impacted individuals with a desire to learn IT skills from coding, networking, and data analytics to cloud technologies, software development, hands-on career coaching, and wrap-around support. This program is a collaboration with ignITe Hub, WorkSource Montgomery, and Montgomery College’s Information Technology Institute.
Date: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the Month
Location: ignITe Hub at Montgomery College, 900 Hungerford Drive, Room 109, Rockville MD 20850
For registration, please complete this Tech Turnaround Form
For more information, send an email to: info@worksourcemontgomery.com
Worksource Montgomery Website

Future of Technology Lunch & Learn: The Darknet
2023-12-14 12:00 - 13:00
Future of Technology Lunch & Learn: The Darknet
Thursday, December 14, 2023, 12 – 1 pm
This is a hybrid event and lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. Masks are optional in the Hub.
In-person Registration
Virtual Registration
Description
The ignITe Hub hosts a monthly Future of Tech Lunch & Learn Series. Each month, we will have a cutting-edge guest speaker to explore an innovative area in the world of technology. Topics will range from BioTech to Entertainment Technology and beyond. We will learn from notable industry experts about a specific type of technology, how this technology is being used to solve a community problem and what are unique career pathways related to this field. Thank you to Verizon for their generous sponsorship of this series.
Our featured guest speaker is David Vargas, Professor of Cybersecurity at Montgomery College. He has worked extensively in cybersecurity in both the public and private sectors and often shares his expertise at security conferences and professional meetings nationwide. Mr. Vargas graduated magna cum laude from The George Washington University and has completed graduate work in Information Systems at The Johns Hopkins University. He also holds several cybersecurity certifications. Before moving to academia, Mr. Vargas was President of VATG, Inc. a cybersecurity and network integration company.
Guest Speaker

David Vargas
Professor of Cybersecurity
Montgomery College

Hybrid Career Coaching and Workshop: Job Search Strategies
2023-12-12 12:00 - 13:30
Hybrid Career Coaching and Workshop: Job Search Strategies
The ignITe Hub is proud to announce that we are partnering with Career Catchers, Inc. to provide individualized career coaching and monthly career workshops beginning in late-August. These services will be free and open to the general public who are interested in pursuing a tech career.
Fall 2023 Workshop Schedule
August 29, 2023: The Job of Finding a Job
September 12, 2023: Employability and Transferable Skills
October 10, 2023: Resume Writing
October 24, 2023: Career Exploration
November 7, 2023: Career Planning – Setting Achievable Goals
December 12, 2023: Job Search Strategies
Time: 12 – 1:30pm
In Person Location: ignITe Hub at Montgomery College 900 Hungerford Dr., #109, Rockville, MD 20850
Register for this hybrid event:
In Person
Virtual
Send questions to ccignitehub@careercatchers.org

Fireside Chat Career Series: Shattering Ceilings - The Journey of a Women-Owned Tech Company & the CEO Who Empowers Change
2023-12-04 18:00 - 20:00
Fireside Chat Career Series: Shattering Ceilings – The Journey of a Women-Owned Tech Company & the CEO Who Empowers Change
Monday, December 4, 2023, 6 – 8 pm
6 pm – Dinner for In-Person Guests | 6:30 pm – 8 pm – Presentation
This is a hybrid event and dinner will be provided for in-person attendees.
In-person Registration
Virtual Registration
The ignITe Hub hosts a monthly Fireside Chat Career Series. Each month, we will host a trailblazing guest speaker to explore their unique tech career path. We will learn what sparked their interest in this area, meaningful experiences that impacted their journey and career advice for aspiring techies. Thank you to Verizon for their generous sponsorship of this series.
Our featured guest speaker is Annie Lee, Founder & CEO of Avyanna Technologies. She draws inspiration from her daughter’s name, Avyanna, meaning “Strong, Powerful, Beautiful, Woman.” With a steadfast commitment to empowering and uplifting women in technology. Annie built a company that embraces diversity and harnesses the potential of every team member.
Guest Speakers
Annie Lee
Founder and CEO
Avyanna Technologies

DMV Petri Dish - Pitch Labs for Entrepreneurs
2023-12-02 10:00 - 12:00
DMV Petri Dish – Pitch Labs for Entrepreneurs
Join us at the ignITe Hub for Pitch Labs’ monthly meetup! Styled after a ‘pitch competition’, this event is for entrepreneurs, and the entrepreneurial-curious. Learn about on-going initiatives from local area founders, and there will be ample time for networking.
In Person Location: ignITe Hub at Montgomery College 900 Hungerford Dr., #109, Rockville, MD 20850
Register Here
The DMV Petri Dish Website

Future of Technology Lunch & Learn: Powering ignITe Hub Through Innovative AV Technologies
2023-11-16 12:00 - 13:00
Future of Technology Lunch & Learn: Powering ignITe Hub Through Innovative AV Technologies
Thursday, November 16, 2023, 12 – 1 pm
This is a hybrid event and lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. Masks are optional in the Hub.
In-person Registration
Virtual Registration
Description
The ignITe Hub hosts a monthly Future of Tech Lunch & Learn Series. Each month, we will have a cutting-edge guest speaker to explore an innovative area in the world of technology. Topics will range from BioTech to Entertainment Technology and beyond. We will learn from notable industry experts about a specific type of technology, how this technology is being used to solve a community problem and what are unique career pathways related to this field. Thank you to Verizon for their generous sponsorship of this series.
Our featured guest speaker is Kevin Opeth, Vice President of Audio-Visual for Vision Technologies, LLC. Kevin leads the audio-visual practice in all aspects including sales, channel, strategy, estimating, delivery, integration and service support. Kevin contributed to the success of some of Vision’s largest audio-visual projects to date. He established the technical operations department which included a dedicated quality assurance program with successful results. Kevin has industry experience in consultative technology design, problem solving, management and leadership. He has various technical certifications and experience in the audio-visual field.
Guest Speaker
Kevin Opeth
Vice President
Audio-Visual
Vision Technologies, LCC

Hybrid IT Career Pathways Workshop Series - English
2023-11-15 18:00 - 20:00
Hybrid IT Career Pathways Workshop Series – English
The ignITe Hub offers a monthly, hybrid workshop on IT Career Pathways to demystify the 6 most common IT careers, required certifications, recommended coursework and resources at Montgomery College to get started in a program of study.
ignITe Hub ofrece un taller híbrido mensual sobre trayectorias profesionales para desmitificar las seis carreras más comunes en el campo de tecnología, las certificaciones requeridas, los cursos recomendados y los recursos en Montgomery College para comenzar un programa de estudio.

Thursday, October 19, 2023: IT Career Pathway – Spanish
Wednesday, November 15, 2023: IT Career Pathway – English
Time: 6 – 8pm
In Person Location: ignITe Hub at Montgomery College 900 Hungerford Dr., #109, Rockville, MD 20850
Register for this hybrid event:
In Person
Virtual

Hybrid Career Coaching and Workshop: Career Planning - Setting Achievable Goals
2023-11-07 12:00 - 13:30
Hybrid Career Coaching and Workshop: Career Planning – Setting Achievable Goals
The ignITe Hub is proud to announce that we are partnering with Career Catchers, Inc. to provide individualized career coaching and monthly career workshops beginning in late-August. These services will be free and open to the general public who are interested in pursuing a tech career.
Fall 2023 Workshop Schedule
August 29, 2023: The Job of Finding a Job
September 12, 2023: Employability and Transferable Skills
October 10, 2023: Resume Writing
October 24, 2023: Career Exploration
November 7, 2023: Career Planning – Setting Achievable Goals
December 12, 2023: Job Search Strategies
Time: 12 – 1:30pm
In Person Location: ignITe Hub at Montgomery College 900 Hungerford Dr., #109, Rockville, MD 20850
Register for this hybrid event:
In Person
Virtual
Send questions to ccignitehub@careercatchers.org

Fireside Chat Career Series: Driving Innovation in Life Sciences Industry
2023-11-06 18:00 - 20:00
Fireside Chat Career Series: Driving Innovation in Life Sciences Industry
Monday, November 6, 2023, 6 – 8 pm
6 pm – Dinner for In-Person Guests | 6:30 pm – 8 pm – Presentation
This is a hybrid event and dinner will be provided for in-person attendees.
In-person Registration
Virtual Registration
The ignITe Hub hosts a monthly Fireside Chat Career Series. Each month, we will host a trailblazing guest speaker(s) to explore their unique tech career path. We will learn what sparked their interest in this area, meaningful experiences that impacted their journey and career advice for aspiring techies. Thank you to Verizon for their generous sponsorship of this series.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Guest Speakers

Dr. Shayne Boucher
Cell & Gene Therapy Scientist

Claudia Lapcevich
Technical Sales Coach

Alex Roman Montiel
Software Security Engineer

Part 1 - Coding Concepts with Swift Playgrounds - ENGLISH
2023-11-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-31 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-30 18:00 - 20:00
Part 1 – Coding Concepts with Swift Playgrounds – ENGLISH
The ignITe Hub is now offering a free, 2-part Apple Swift Coding Bootcamp for adults that will be taught in English and Spanish. Swift is an easy-to-understand programming language used by professional developers to create world class apps. Community members will learn to code with Swift Playgrounds – a free app for iPad that makes getting started with Swift code interactive and fun. The bootcamps are in-person at the ignITe Hub at Montgomery College.
Part 1 – Coding Concepts with Swift Playgrounds
October 30 – November 2, 2023, 6 – 8 pm
Part 2 – App Design for Apple
February 12 – 15, 2024, 6 – 8 pm
Location:
ignITe Hub
Montgomery College
900 Hungerford Dr., #109,
Rockville, MD 20850
Register for this event: In Person

CANCELED: Lifelong Learning Institute - Getting to Know your iPad
2023-11-02 14:00 - 16:00
CANCELED: Lifelong Learning Institute – Getting to Know your iPad
For more information call: 240-567-5188
This course introduces you to the iPad touch screen technology interface. Learn to access the internet, take and store photos and videos, use maps, keep contact lists, use iCloud, discover podcasts, and other functions. You will learn how to navigate the iPad and how to find, download, and organize apps. The iPad will be provided for your class.
Dates: Thursdays
11/2/2023 – 11/16/2023
Time: 2 – 4pm
Location
ignite Hub
Montgomery College
900 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Click here for more information

Montgomery College's Harvest Fest
2023-10-28 10:00 - 14:00
Montgomery College’s Harvest Fest
The ignITe Hub is participating in Montgomery College’s Harvest Fest, offering three sessions of Apple Swift coding demos onsite.
Come learn about exciting programs offered by MC’s Workforce Development Continuing Education (WDCE) unit. Bring the whole family for a fun filled morning of learning, entertainment, and community gathering! Visit the WDCE website for more information.

Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Mannakee Building, 900 Hungerford Dr., Rockville, MD 20850

Lifelong Learning Institute: Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone
2023-10-26 14:00 - 16:00
Lifelong Learning Institute: Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone
Learn to effectively and efficiently use your Apple iPhone X(10) or newer. Get to know its functions and features, including how to compose notes and messages. Explore how to organize your phone, dictate instead of write texts, mute your phone at night, and many more tips. Basic iPhone photography will also be included.
Dates: Thursdays
10/12/2023 – 10/26/2023
Time: 2 – 4pm
Location
ignite Hub
Montgomery College
900 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Call 240-567-5188 to register.
Click here for more information

HYBRID University Day - Academic Faculty Opportunities in the DMV Navy Labs
2023-10-24 16:00 - 17:00
HYBRID University Day – Academic Faculty Opportunities in the DMV Navy Labs
Join us to learn about Naval laboratories in the DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) region, as well as opportunities for student summer internships.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 4-5pm
Navy Lab Info Session: Visiting Faculty Program Opportunities
Register for these Hybrid event:
Virtual
In Person
In Person Location: ignITe Hub, 900 Hungerford Dr., MK109, Rockville, MD 20850

Hybrid Career Coaching and Workshop: Career Exploration
2023-10-24 12:00 - 13:30
Hybrid Career Coaching and Workshop: Career Exploration
The ignITe Hub is proud to announce that we are partnering with Career Catchers, Inc. to provide individualized career coaching and monthly career workshops beginning in late-August. These services will be free and open to the general public who are interested in pursuing a tech career.
Fall 2023 Workshop Schedule
August 29, 2023: The Job of Finding a Job
September 12, 2023: Employability and Transferable Skills
October 10, 2023: Resume Writing
October 24, 2023: Career Exploration
November 7, 2023: Career Planning – Setting Achievable Goals
December 12, 2023: Job Search Strategies
Time: 12 – 1:30pm
In Person Location: ignITe Hub at Montgomery College 900 Hungerford Dr., #109, Rockville, MD 20850
Register for this hybrid event:
In Person
Virtual

HÍBRIDO TALLER DE CARERRAS EN EL CAMPO DE TECNOLOGÍA - ESPAÑOL
2023-10-19 18:00 - 20:00
HÍBRIDO TALLER DE CARERRAS EN EL CAMPO DE TECNOLOGÍA – ESPAÑOL
ignITe Hub ofrece un taller híbrido mensual sobre trayectorias profesionales para desmitificar las seis carreras más comunes en el campo de tecnología, las certificaciones requeridas, los cursos recomendados y los recursos en Montgomery College para comenzar un programa de estudio.
6 – 8pm
Thursday, October 19, 2023: IT Career Pathway – Spanish
In Person Location: ignITe Hub at Montgomery College 900 Hungerford Dr., #109, Rockville, MD 20850
Register for this hybrid event:
In Person
Virtual
