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

Hybrid Career Coaching and Workshop: Credentialing
2024-07-16 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
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

Montgomery Can Code Summer Camp Week #2 (Registration Closed)
2024-07-22 09:00 - 2024-07-26 15:30
IN PERSON: Montgomery Can Code Middle School Summer Coding Camp
Boot camp registration is full and now CLOSED

Date: July 22-26, 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

VIRTUAL: Montgomery Can Code Summer Camp Week #3 (Registration Closed)
2024-07-29 09:00 - 2024-08-02 15:30
VIRTUAL: Montgomery Can Code Middle School Summer Coding Camp
Boot camp registration is full and now CLOSED

Date: July 29 – August 2, 2024
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Montgomery Can Code Instructor Debrief (Invitation Only)
2024-08-06 11:00 - 13:00
IN-PERSON – Montgomery Can Code Instructor Debrief
INVITATION ONLY
Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location:
ignITe Hub
Montgomery College
Mannakee Building (MK107)
900 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

Montgomery County Black Chamber of Commerce - Empowering Businesses to Thrive in Government Contracts
2024-08-21 10:00 - 2024-08-22 14:30
Montgomery County Black Chamber of Commerce – Empowering Businesses to Thrive in Government Contracts
Quickbooks Online For GovCon Owners: From Setup to Indirect Rates

This is a cost-free, 2-day in-person event at the ignITe Hub.
Description
The Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce (MBCC) aims to develop the network and tools in assisting businesses in Maryland to grow. MBCC is a 501(c)(3) organization and offer opportunities to grow your business through education, networking and advocacy. The members cover various types of businesses in Maryland including non-profit, service organizations, tech companies, and federal, state and county contractors.

Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 and Thursday, August 22, 2024
Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location: Montgomery College – Rockville Campus, 900 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
Register Here

PRESENTERS:
Rod Johnson
Women Owned Small Business (WOSB)
Federal Contracting Program
Office of Government
Contracting & Business Development: U.S Small Business Administration

Larry G. Webb
District Director
Washington Metropolitan Area
District Office
U.S Small Business Administration

Jeff Wilson II, CPA/PFS, CGMA, CFE, CDFA
Founder & CEO, GovieRates

Fireside Chat Career Series: Cannabis Entrepreneurship: A Returning Citizen's Journey Toward Advocacy
2024-09-09 18:00 - 20:00
Fireside Chat Career Series: Cannabis Entrepreneurship: A Returning Citizen’s Journey Toward Advocacy
Monday, September 9, 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 Colin Fraser, Founder & CEO of Upling ,LLC. Upling was founded in 2021, making it the first Black-Owned MBE cannabis delivery in the US and Jamaica. Colin has a deep understanding of the plant’s medical properties and advocates for black and brown cannabis entrepreneurs to have social equity within the cannabis environment. Colin also works closely with criminal justice reform, supporting individuals with criminal records by teaching necessary skills to be successful in the cannabis industry.
Guest Speakers
Colin Fraser
Founder and CEO
Upling, LLC

Career Coaching and Workshop: Intro to Career Coaching: Job of Finding the Job
2024-09-10 12:00 - 13:30
Career Coaching and Workshop: Intro to Career Coaching: 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.
Fall 2024
September 10, 2024 – Intro to Career Coaching: Job of Finding the Job
October 08, 2024 – Transferable Skills
November 12, 2024 – Resume Writing
December 10, 2024 – Career Exploration
Time: 12 – 1:30pm
In Person Location:
East County Education Center
Montgomery College
2221 Broadbirch Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904

Register for this event:
In Person

Introduction to Technology Transfer and Commercialization
2024-09-11 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-09-18 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-09-25 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-02 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-09 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-16 18:30 - 21:00
Introduction to Technology Transfer and Commercialization
Learn more information about this course: Please click here
Dates: Every Wednesday, Starting on September 11, 2024 to December 11, 2024
Time: 6:30 – 9pm
In-Person Location:
ignITe Hub
Montgomery College – Mannakee Building
900 Hungerford Drive, Room 107
Rockville, MD 20850

HYBRID University Day: Navy Student Internship Opportunities
2024-09-18 15:00 - 16:30
HYBRID University Day: Navy Student Internship Opportunities
Join us to learn about Naval laboratories in the DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) region, as well as opportunities for summer internships.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 3-4:30pm

Register for this Hybrid event:
Virtual
In Person
In Person Location:
ignITe Hub
Montgomery College – Mannakee Building
900 Hungerford Drive, Room 107
Rockville, MD 20850

Future of Technology Lunch & Learn: The Power of Numbers AI in Accounting and Financing
2024-09-19 12:00 - 13:30
Future of Technology Lunch & Learn: The Power of Numbers AI in Accounting and Financing
Thursday, September 19, 2024, 12 – 1:30pm
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 Festina Manly-Spain, Founder of FMS Advisory. Festina desires to empower business owners to build their business of their dreams. She has a devotion for inclusivity and providing financial accessibility, leading her to create an accounting and tax firm based in Rockville. She has over a decade of experience and is a Certified Public Accountant, hoping to provide financial positivity.
Guest Speaker
Festina Manly-Spain
Founder
FMS Advisory

IT Career Pathways Workshop Series - English
2024-10-02 18:00 - 20:00
Hybrid IT Career Pathways Workshop Series – English
The ignITe Hub offers an in-person 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.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024: IT Career Pathways – General Overview
Time: 6 – 8pm
In Person Location:
East County Education Center
Montgomery College
2221 Broadbirch Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904

Register for this event:
In-Person Registration

Montgomery College Tech Job Fair
2024-10-03 15:00 - 19:00
Montgomery College Tech Job Fair
Montgomery College is proud to announce a FREE in-person job fair to connect our job-ready IT, cybersecurity, data, and cloud technology students with employers!
The ignITe Hub will have a table to share information about upcoming programs and events.

Thursday, October 3, 2024
3:00 – 7:00 PM

Montgomery College – Germantown Campus
Bioscience Education Center (BE Building)
20200 Observation Drive, Germantown, MD 20876
Register or request more information
https://bit.ly/JobsinTech-MC10-2024

Fireside Chat Career Series: Embracing Innovation and Unity in the Latinx Experience
2024-10-07 18:00 - 20:00
Fireside Chat Career Series: Embracing Innovation and Unity in the Latinx Experience
Monday, October 7, 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
Description
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.
In celebration of Montgomery College’s annual Hispanic Month Celebration, we are hosting a panel of guest speakers to share their innovative ideas in the educational, culinary and hospitality industries.
Our featured guest speakers are:
Dr. Antonio Del Castillo-Olivares, Professor in Biology, Montgomery College
Iris Reyes, Owner, Eventos Especiales LLC
Dr. Margarita Womack, Founder/CEO, Latin Goodness Food

Career Coaching and Workshop: Transferable Skills
2024-10-08 12:00 - 13:30
Career Coaching and Workshop: Transferable Skills
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.
Fall 2024
October 08, 2024 – Transferable Skills
November 12, 2024 – Resume Writing
December 10, 2024 – Career Exploration
Time: 12 – 1:30pm
In Person Location:
East County Education Center
Montgomery College
2221 Broadbirch Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904

Register for this event:
In-Person Registration

IT Career Pathways Workshop Series - English
2024-10-09 18:00 - 20:00
IT Career Pathways Workshop Series – English
The ignITe Hub offers an in-person 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.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024: Careers in Support, Networking, and Cybersecurity

Time: 6 – 8pm
In Person Location:
East County Education Center
Montgomery College
2221 Broadbirch Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904

Register for this event:
In-Person Registration

NIST NCCoE Cybersecurity Connections Event and Networking Lunch — Cybersecurity Careers
2024-10-15 09:00 - 12:30 | Private: NIST NCCoE, 9700 Great Seneca Hwy, Rockville, 20850, United States
NIST NCCoE Cybersecurity Connections Event and Networking Lunch — Cybersecurity Careers
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 9am – 12:30pm
NIST NCCoE at 9700 Great Seneca Hwy, Rockville, MD 20850
This is an In-Person event and lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.
In-person Registration:
Registration closes Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Description
Join NIST for an October ‘Cybersecurity Connections’ Event and Networking Lunch in celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Cybersecurity Career Week! Hosted in partnership with the NICE (NIST), the Maryland Department of Commerce, and Montgomery County, this event will highlight opportunities and programs available to individuals in the initial stages of their cybersecurity careers.
The ignITe Hub’s Technical Training and Development Coordinator, Eduardo Noboa, will speak on the Transitioning into a Cybersecurity Career panel discussion.

Consumer Mastermind Series: Financial Literacy
2024-10-15 18:00 - 19:00
Consumer Mastermind Series: Financial Literacy
The “Consumer Mastermind Series: Financial Literacy” is a 5-Part Series that promises to be an enriching opportunity for anyone looking to enhance their financial literacy and make informed financial decisions. Whether you’re aiming to manage your money better, improve your credit score, or prepare for home ownership.
October 15, 2024
6:00 – 7:00 pm
In-Person
ignITe Hub
Montgomery College – Mannakee Building
900 Hungeford Drive, Room 107
Rockville, MD 20850

Registration
Interested individuals can register on Eventbrite at this LINK
Dates
Session 1: October 15 – Insurance Needs and Investing Insights
Session 2: October 22 – Taxable Topics
Session 3: October 29 – Retirement Radar and Estate Planning
Session 4: November 5 – Information Security
Session 5: November 12 – Entrepreneurship and Solo-preneurship

Driving Business Growth: Tools and Tactics for Success!
2024-10-16 09:00 - 15:00
Driving Business Growth: Tools and Tactics for Success!
In today’s rapidly evolving and competitive business landscape, businesses of all sizes need the right tools to thrive and stay ahead of the competition. Join us to learn practical tools from business subject experts.
October 16, 2024
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
In-Person
ignITe Hub
Montgomery College – Mannakee Building
900 Hungeford Drive, Room 107
Rockville, MD 20850
Cost: $45 (includes lunch)
Register at: https://bit.ly/business-growth-tools
Limited spots available! Register now to secure your place.

IT Career Pathways Workshop Series - English
2024-10-16 18:00 - 20:00
IT Career Pathways Workshop Series – English
The ignITe Hub offers an in-person 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.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024: Careers in Data, Cloud, and Web/App Development

Time: 6 – 8pm
In Person Location:
East County Education Center
Montgomery College
2221 Broadbirch Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904

Register for this event:
In-Person Registration

Future of Technology Lunch & Learn: Addressing Agricultural Challenges Through Social Enterprise
2024-10-17 12:00 - 13:30
Future of Technology Lunch & Learn: Addressing Agricultural Challenges Through Social Enterprise
Thursday, October 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 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.
E-Livestock Global launched worldwide from Zimbabwe, it is a healthy livestock traceability social enterprise, focused on digital and financial inclusion for smallholder farmers. Officially launched in 2021, it has received global press coverage including The Economist and televised. Further, it won Best Blockchain Solution in Africa (Digital Banker Africa) that same year.
For this event we introduce to you our guest speakers:
Chris Light is Co-Founder and Executive at E-Livestock Global. He is an Executive, Serial Entrepreneur, Technologist, Innovator, Web3, AI, and Blockchain enthusiast with 25+ years of experience. He has undertaken Technology activities worldwide, including as an Information Technology Advisor for the U.S. Presidential Initiative to End Hunger in Africa.
Melissa Enge is Founding Board Member at E-Livestock Global. From a young age Melissa has always had a passion for agriculture, empowering farmers, and rural development. She has lived on four different continents which lead her to work in the Food Service Industry for a variety of manufacturers as a Global Key Account executive for over 20 years.
Max Makuvise is Co-Founder and Rancher at E-Livestock Global. He been active in the livestock sector for over 22 years. Max is involved in many areas of the cattle industry and has embarked on many projects programs involving rural communities where the future of Africa’s cattle lies. These projects revolve around genetic improvement, training, product supply and traceability.
Guest Speakers
Chris Light
Co-Founder and Executive
E-Livestock Global

Melissa Enge
Founding Board Member
E-Livestock Global

Max Makuvise
Co-Founder and Rancher
E-Livestock Global

Telling the Stories of Our Languages
2024-10-21 12:30 - 15:30
Telling the Stories of Our Languages
Students in English Language for Academic Purposes and in Communication Studies will share the stories of their first languages through Digital Stories. Learn about the rich linguistic diversity of MC students through narrative accounts of students’ maternal languages. Discover how multilingualism can uplift and unite us.
Host: Heather Bruce Satrom | heather.satrom@montgomerycollege.edu
Co-Host: Tiffany Banks
Register for this Hybrid event:
Virtual
Date: Monday, October 21, 2024
Time: 12:30-3:30p.m.
In Person Location:
ignITe Hub
Montgomery College – Mannakee Building
900 Hungerford Dr., MK109
Rockville, MD 20850

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U.S. Navy Lab Young Professionals: Ask Me Anything
2024-10-22 15:00 - 16:30
U.S. Navy Lab Young Professionals: Ask Me Anything
Join us to chat with a group of young professionals working for the U.S. Navy at laboratories in the MD, VA, and DC region. An Ask Me Anything (AMA) session.
Presented by the Montgomery County IgniTe Hub on the campus of Montgomery College, Maryland
Register for this Hybrid event:
In Person
Virtual
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time: 3-4:30p.m.
In Person Location:
ignITe Hub
Montgomery College – Mannakee Building
900 Hungerford Dr., MK109
Rockville, MD 20850

Consumer Mastermind Series: Financial Literacy
2024-10-22 18:00 - 19:00
Consumer Mastermind Series: Financial Literacy
The “Consumer Mastermind Series: Financial Literacy” is a 5-Part Series that promises to be an enriching opportunity for anyone looking to enhance their financial literacy and make informed financial decisions. Whether you’re aiming to manage your money better, improve your credit score, or prepare for home ownership.
October 22, 2024
6:00 – 7:00 pm
In-Person
ignITe Hub
Montgomery College – Mannakee Building
900 Hungeford Drive, Room 107
Rockville, MD 20850

Registration
Interested individuals can register on Eventbrite at this LINK
Dates
Session 2: October 22 – Taxable Topics
Session 3: October 29 – Retirement Radar and Estate Planning
Session 4: November 5 – Information Security
Session 5: November 12 – Entrepreneurship and Solo-preneurship
