Welcome to
Tech Talent Council
About
Create opportunities for higher education
The Tech Talent Council's primary objectives are:
- Creating opportunities for higher education and industry to work together and increase the number of students in Washington getting placed into in-state jobs,
- Increasing the job readiness and diversity of the talent pool among new graduates,
- Improving faculty retention, and
- Implementing a common language describing the outcomes of educational programs.
Collaboration between educational institutions and industry partners is often challenging. It can be difficult to break through competing agendas to ensure that educational programs provide students with the skills they need to succeed. Additionally, finding partners for internship programs, work-study, capstone projects, and industry mentoring partners is a huge undertaking, requiring institutions to devote scarce resources to develop projects and timelines in hopes that companies will sign on.
Our Solution
Employers also face difficulties in managing relationships with myriad colleges and universities across the state to attract high-quality and diverse talent. Implementing a many-to-many relationship model with educational institutions can help employers manage these relationships more effectively, enabling them to identify and attract the best talent.
WTIA is uniquely positioned to bring education and industry together and find solutions to better equip Washington students to seek employment in the state and remain here after graduation. We achieve by:
- hosting thought leadership events and workforce development conferences like FullConTech,
- publishing white papers that provide data-driven insights,
- and supporting existing programs that have a positive impact on students' lives.
Our focus is facilitating meaningful conversations and collaborations between education and industry stakeholders to find solutions that equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to secure employment in Washington State.
Participating Schools/Organizations
