Fireside Chat Career Series: Dreaming Big: How to Make it in VFX
2024-03-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Fireside Chat Career Series: Dreaming Big: How to Make it in VFX
Monday, March 4, 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 Audrea Topps Harjo, Founder/Producer of InclusionFX. She has worked for heavy-hitters throughout the entertainment industry including Sony Pictures Imageworks on CONTACT, STARSHIP TROOPERS, and STUART LITTLE; Obsidian Pictures on EPOCH OF LOTUS; Cinesite on X-MEN 2; Rhythm and Hues on GARFIELD; Ring of Fire on SKY CAPTAIN; Electronic Arts on MEDAL OF HONOR; WETA Digital in New Zealand on RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, THE AVENGERS, MAN OF STEEL, and PROMETHEUS; and James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment on the AVATAR SEQUELS.
Upon returning to her hometown in 2015, Washington, DC, she has directed several commercials, served as Producer on the feature films SECRETS, ALL IN, which was awarded Best Narrative Feature at the American Black Film Festival in 2019, AVAILABLE WIFE, and the upcoming THE FIRST LADY OF BMF: THE TONESA WELCH STORY, which is slated to air on BET+.
Guest Speaker
Audrea Topps Harjo
Founder and Producer
InclusionFX

Lifelong Learning Institute - Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone
2024-03-07 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-03-21 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-03-28 14:00 - 15:30
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.
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
2/29/2024 – 3/28/2024
No class on 3/14
Time: 2 – 3:30pm
Location
ignITe Hub
Montgomery College
900 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
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HYBRID: Montgomery County Business Center Information Session - Spanish
2024-03-07 18:00 - 19:00
Sesión de Información (en Español) con el Centro de Negocios del Condado de Montgomery (Montgomery County Business Center)
¿Sabía que el condado tiene un Centro de Negocios que apoya a los dueños de negocios en el condado?
Únase a nosotros para una sesión HIBRIDA con Naddia Clute, navegadora de pequeñas empresas, quien compartirá información sobre servicios, recursos y más.
Este es un evento híbrido.
Jueves, Marzo 7
6 – 7 PM
Presentadora: Naddia Clute
Localización: ignITe Hub at Montgomery College 900 Hungerford Dr., #109, Rockville, MD 20850
Registrese aquí:
In Person
Virtual
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Closed
2024-03-15, 2024-05-27, 2024-06-19
ignITe Hub is Closed
The ignITe Hub is closed.

Hybrid Career Coaching and Workshop: Resume Writing
2024-03-19 12:00 - 13:30
Hybrid Career Coaching and Workshop: Resume Writing
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

Hybrid IT Career Pathways Workshop Series - English
2024-03-20 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.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024: 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

Future of Tech Lunch & Learn: AI in Education: Fear It or Embrace It
2024-03-21 12:00 - 13:00
Future of Tech Lunch & Learn: AI in Education: Fear It or Embrace It
Thursday, March 21, 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.
Join us for a panel session of educators to explore the opportunities and challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the transformational impact that it will have on the future of teaching and learning.
Guest Speakers

Dr. Paul Miller
Professional Development Director
E-Learning, Innovation, and Teaching Excellence (ELITE)
Montgomery College

Jessica Berrellez
Executive Officer
Office of Digital Transformation
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Ashique Tanveer
FDA Program Director, REI Systems
Adjunct Faculty, Computer Science, Montgomery College

Fireside Chat Career Series: Unlocking the Potential of IT: Serving for Student Success
2024-04-08 18:00 - 20:00
Fireside Chat Career Series: Unlocking the Potential of IT: Serving for Student Success
Monday, April 8, 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 Javon Inman, IT Support Specialist in the Office of Information Technology at Montgomery College (MC). Throughout his 24-year tenure with the institution, he has effectively applied project management skills to lead expansive administrative and instructional technology projects across the college. In addition to conducting training workshops, Javon has been instrumental in providing on-site and virtual support for hardware, software, and network issues.
Guest Speaker

Javon Inman
IT Support Specialist
Montgomery College

Hybrid Career Coaching and Workshop: Career Exploration
2024-04-16 12:00 - 13:30
Hybrid Career Coaching and Workshop: Career Exploration
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

HYBRID - Equity & Tech in the Voting Booth
2024-04-17 12:00 - 13:30
HYBRID – Equity & Tech in the Voting Booth
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 12 – 1:30 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 is hosting a HYBRID event to learn about the intersectionality of equity and technology and the impact on civic engagement. The MC Votes Student Ambassadors will also be onsite to assist eligible community members to get ready for the 2024 election.
This event is held in conjunction with Montgomery College’s Annual Equity Week!
*This course meets the Montgomery College Multicultural Diversity Training Requirement

Guest Speakers

Dr. Gilberto Zelaya
Community Engagement/Public Relations Office
Montgomery County Board of Elections

Shannon Roundtree
MC Votes Student Lead
Montgomery College

Future of Tech Lunch & Learn: The Future of Creative Content
2024-04-18 12:00 - 13:00
Future of Tech Lunch & Learn: The Future of Creative Content
Thursday, April 18, 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 Alex Herder, the Founder of The Duke and the Duck, a creative content studio. He is a storyteller on a mission to bring the world closer together with animation. In 2009, he co-founded Duke & Duck, a creative content studio based in Washington, DC. In his current role as Managing Director, Alex helps organizations tell their stories in a visually impactful and emotionally riveting style. Duke & Duck’s clients include household names like Planned Parenthood, Nestlé, the World Bank, Capital One, Patagonia, NPR, and many more. Their documentary work won an Emmy for The Andantes: Motown’s Secret Blend, and can also be seen on Disney+ (Savings Giraffes: The Long Journey Home) and Hulu (LSD and The Psychedelic Revolution).

Guest Speaker

Alex Herder
Founder
Duke & Duck
Creative Content Studio

Rockville Annual Science Day
2024-04-21 12:00 - 17:00
The Rockville Science Center’s 33rd Annual Science Day
Location: 51 Mannakee St, Rockville MD, 20850
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 12 – 5 pm
Exhibitor Registration
Volunteer Registration
Admissions and Parking are free, No Ticket Necessary
Mark your calendars! The 33rd annual Rockville Science Day is happening on Sunday, April 21, 2024. We hope you’ll make plans to join us from noon – 5:00 PM at the Rockville campus of Montgomery College. Each year, visitors of all ages enjoy exploring a wide range of science topics including robotics, astronomy, medicine, chemistry and so much more!
Featured Exhibitors Include
National Capital Astronomers | NARHAMS Model Rocket Club | NASA | Croyden Creek Nature Center | Montgomery County Dept. of Environmental Protection | National Capital Radio & Television Museum | MoCo Makers | Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington | Echoes of Nature | Montgomery Amateur Radio Club | US Pharmacopeia | Chemical Society of Washington | National Human Genome Research Institute | NIH Office of Dietary Supplements | Maryland Science Center | Button Farm Living History Center | Maryland Bluebird Society | Robotics Clubs & Teams | Pepco & Many More!

Fireside Chat Career Series: Celebrating Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPI) Achievements in STEM
2024-05-06 18:00 - 20:00
Fireside Chat Career Series:
Celebrating Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPI) Achievements in STEM
Monday, May 6, 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.
Join us for an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPI) in STEM – panel session. Hear the inspiring stories of these AANAPI professionals who are enhancing the field of STEM.

Moderator
Dr. Shinta Hernandez
Dean of Virtual Campus
Montgomery College

Guest Speakers

Alavy Sos
Executive Director
Research Regulatory Affairs
Children’s National

Sue Kim
Program Director
Information Technology Institute
Montgomery College

Steve Chen
Founder
Code and Coffee

Hybrid Career Coaching and Workshop: Job Search Strategies
2024-05-21 12:00 - 13:30
Hybrid Career Coaching and Workshop: Job Search Strategies
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

Future of Tech Lunch & Learn: VR: Empathy and Ethics in the Metaverse
2024-05-23 12:00 - 13:00
Future of Tech Lunch & Learn: VR: Empathy and Ethics in the Metaverse
Thursday, May 23, 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 Emma Mankey Hidem, Founder and CEO of Sunnyside Productions. She has been producing media for over a decade, specializing in non-fiction media of all kinds, including documentary, news, corporate, and interactive media. She has had the privilege to work with and learn from talented documentarians such as Academy Award-winner Ross Kauffman (Born Into Brothels) and Emmy-nominated Joe Fab (Paper Clips). In 2015 Emma launched SunnysideVR, a full-service VR video production company where she creates virtual reality content for brands, as well as immersive journalism. Since launching her company she has worked with brands such as Mercedes, Estee Lauder, and Twitter; non-profits such as AARP and the ACLU; and is also working on several interactive multimedia journalism projects such as Caste Out, a doc about the lingering effects of the now-outlawed caste system in Nepal.

Guest Speaker

Emma Mankey Hidem
Founder and CEO
Sunnyside Productions

Montgomery County Black Collective - Small Business Financial Clinic
2024-05-29 13:00 - 15:30
Montgomery County Black Collective – Small Business Financial Clinic
Preparing for Future Business Application

This is an in-person event.

Description
This clinic provides experts in banking, Federal lending, and Certified Public Accounting to guide entrepreneurs through financial management and to prepare their businesses for the lending process. After the presentation participants can meet one-on-one with presenters for individualized feedback and recommendations. This event is open to all Montgomery County small business owners.

Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Time: 1 – 3:30 pm
Location: Montgomery College – Rockville Campus, 900 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD 20850

Register Here

PRESENTERS:
Robert Johnson
VP Commercial Banking, Truist Bank

Melissa Oliva
Deputy Director/Senior Business Advisor
Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization, U.S. Dept. of the Treasury

Jason Williams, CPA
The Accounting Analyst

Festina Manly-Spain, CPA
FMS Advisory

Montgomery Can Code High School Celebration (Invitation Only)
2024-05-30 16:00 - 17:30
IN-PERSON: Montgomery Can Code High School Celebration
INVITATION ONLY
Date: Thursday, May 30, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location:
ignITe Hub
Montgomery College
Mannakee Building (MK107)
900 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

ignITe Hub Student Fellowship Showcase (Invitation Only)
2024-06-01 09:30 - 12:00
IN-PERSON: ignITe Hub Student Fellowship Showcase
INVITATION ONLY
Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location:
ignITe Hub
Montgomery College
Mannakee Building (MK107)
900 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

STEM Ready/ACES Summer Python Bootcamp (Invitation Only)
2024-06-03 09:00 - 2024-06-14 15:00
IN-PERSON: STEM Ready ACES Summer Python Bootcamp
INVITATION ONLY
Dates: Monday – Friday, June 3 – 7 & 10 – 14, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location:
ignITe Hub
Montgomery College
Mannakee Building (MK107)
900 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

Hybrid Career Coaching and Workshop: Goal Setting
2024-06-18 12:00 - 13:30
Hybrid Career Coaching and Workshop:
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.
Summer 2024
June 18, 2024 – Goal Setting
July 16, 2024 – Credentialing

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

Everyone Can Create - Apple Professional Training for Educators
2024-06-26 09:00 - 16:00
Are you interested in incorporating drawing, music, photo and video activities into your classroom? The Everyone Can Create resources make it quick and easy for educators to bring creativity into any lesson and foster creative expression in every student. See how creativity in learning can empower your students.
Join us at the ignITe Hub for a 1-day, cost-free training for MCPS and Montgomery College educators.
June 26, 2024
9 am – 4 pm
Register Now
Limited seating
Location
Montgomery College
Mannakee Building
900 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Questions
Eduardo Noboa
Technical Training and Development Coordinator
Eduardo.Noboa@montgomerycollege.edu

Montgomery Can Code Instructor Training (Invitation Only)
2024-06-27 09:00 - 16:00
IN-PERSON – Montgomery Can Code Instructor Training
INVITATION ONLY
Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location:
ignITe Hub
Montgomery College
Mannakee Building (MK107)
900 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

Montgomery Can Code Instructor Training (Invitation Only)
2024-06-28 09:00 - 14:00
IN-PERSON – Montgomery Can Code Instructor Training
INVITATION ONLY
Date: Friday, June 28, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location:
ignITe Hub
Montgomery College
Mannakee Building (MK107)
900 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

Montgomery College Closed
2024-07-04 - 2024-07-05

Montgomery Can Code Summer Camp Set Up (Invitation Only)
2024-07-10 09:00 - 2024-07-12 15:00
Montgomery Can Code Summer Camp Set Up

Date: July 10 – 12, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location:
ignITe Hub
Montgomery College
Mannakee Building (MK107)
900 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

Montgomery Can Code Summer Camp Week #1 (Registration Closed)
2024-07-15 09:00 - 2024-07-19 15:30
IN PERSON: Montgomery Can Code Middle School Summer Coding Camp
Boot camp registration is full and now CLOSED

Date: July 15 – 19, 2024
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location:
ignITe Hub
Montgomery College
Mannakee Building (MK107)
900 Hungerford Drive
Rockville MD, 20850
