Inspiring Students to Pursue Technology Careers in South Florida!
BCPS Gets Ready for TechGateway Day on Friday, November 8
– Media Are Invited to Cover this Event –
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) middle and high school students in Career, Technical, Adult and Community Education (CTACE) classes learn about the many high-tech careers available here in South Florida, thanks to TechGateway Day. The annual event takes place on Friday, November 8, 2024, and is a partnership between BCPS and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance.
The TechGateway Day theme: Work in the Cloud, Live in the Sun. The event inspires students to pursue technology careers in our region by introducing them to local industry leaders and highlighting how these businesses shape the future.
This year, more than two dozen South Florida companies and organizations will visit schools across the District to speak with students. Among those participating: Ark Solvers, Inc.; Blue Frontier; Carbon Limit; Crown Castle; LAN Infotech; Microsoft; SailPlan; and many more.
Media interested in covering TechGateway Day are invited to visit Millenium 6-12 Collegiate Academy, 5803 N.W. 94th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida 33321, on Friday, November 8, from 10 – 11 a.m., as Blue Frontier leaders host a fun event for students.
In addition, as part of TechGateway Day, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance is providing maps (pictured) for all the District’s middle and high school CTACE classes to visually showcase the many, incredible opportunities for technology careers in South Florida.
To learn more about TechGateway Day, visit techgateway.org.
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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is a proud “A” rated District, serving as the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. As Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, BCPS educates more than 247,000 students and approximately 125,000 adult learners across 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 88 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 174 different countries and speaking 157 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on “X” @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.
ABOUT THE ALLIANCE:
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance (www.gflalliance.org) is Broward County’s official public/private partnership for economic development. Its mission is to lead Broward County in building a stronger and more diverse economy by stimulating the creation of new jobs and capital investment while facilitating the growth and retention of businesses in Broward County. Services offered by the Alliance include assistance with business relocation or expansion and site selection; incentive programs and information; market research; and serving as a liaison for workforce development between CareerSource Broward, educational institutions and the business community. To learn more, call (954) 524-3113.
