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Part 2 - App Design for Apple - ENGLISH
2024-02-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Part 2 – App Design for Apple – 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 Drive
Suite 109
Rockville, MD 20850
Register for this event: In Person

Lifelong Learning Institute - Getting to Know your iPad
2024-02-15 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-02-08 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-02-01 14:00 - 15:30
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

Future of Tech Lunch & Learn: 3-D Printing Technology
2024-02-15 12:00 - 13:00
Future of Tech Lunch & Learn: 3-D Printing Technology
Thursday, February 15, 2024, 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 Norman Singer, Cybersecurity Lab Program Manager at Montgomery College. He has over 30 years of experience in the IT and computer programming industries specializing in interface design. Having worked for both large corporations and start-ups, Norman combined his interest in cooking with his experience in design and 3D printing to design his revolutionary chef’s knife.
While preparing food for a large dinner party that his family hosted, Norman suffered from a large blister and other repetitive motion injuries despite using a $200 name brand chef’s knife. His insights into design resulted in 13 US patents for the chef’s knife (2 utility patents, 11 design patents). He uses 3D printing for rapid prototyping as well as driving down development costs.

Guest Speaker

Norman Singer
Cybersecurity Lab Program Manager
Montgomery College

Fireside Chat Career Series: My Journey - Being Relentless
2024-02-05 18:00 - 20:00
Fireside Chat Career Series: My Journey – Being Relentless
Monday, February 5, 2024, 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 Dr. Linda Singh. She is the CEO and Founder of Kaleidoscope Affect, LLC, a firm providing leadership development, management consulting, and strategic advisory services. Dr. Singh is a distinguished professional with over 35 years of experience in leadership consulting and systems integration, having held various senior executive-level positions. Dr. Singh’s expertise spans the health, defense, and state and local government sectors.
Guest Speaker

Dr. Linda Singh
CEO and Founder
Kaleidoscope Affect, LLC

Parte 2: Diseño de Aplicaciones para Apple - ESPAÑOL
2024-02-01 18:00 - 20:00, 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
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
