{"id":173577,"date":"2023-01-24T21:04:26","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T04:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inbusinessphx.com\/?p=173577"},"modified":"2023-01-24T21:04:26","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T04:04:26","slug":"collaborating-organizations-bring-it-and-cybersecurity-career-expo-jan-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.inbusinessphx.com\/?p=173577","title":{"rendered":"Collaborating Organizations Bring IT and Cybersecurity Career Expo, Jan. 26"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/inbusinessphx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Career-Expo.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-173578\" src=\"http:\/\/inbusinessphx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Career-Expo-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Through <a href=\"https:\/\/azcareersnow.com\">AZ Careers NOW<\/a>, the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation (the Foundation) and Career Connectors are partnering to connect local IT and Cybersecurity employers to job seekers. More than ever, IT and Cybersecurity professionals are needed to protect Arizona\u2019s digital future. This hiring event aims to match job-seekers in the IT and Cybersecurity industries with highly matched IT and Cybersecurity companies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Employers are invited to register for this FREE virtual IT and Cybersecurity hiring event<\/strong>:<br \/>\nDate: Thursday, January 26, 2023<br \/>\nTime: 9:00 a.m. \u2013 11:30 a.m.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/azcareersnow.com\/employers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Arizona is home to a booming technology industry, which is complemented by the need for cybersecurity professionals. With more than 45,000 jobs in Arizona\u2019s Cybersecurity &amp; IT industry and over 7,000 projected new jobs in the next 10 years, the Foundation\u2019s Cybersecurity and IT Workforce Collaboratives are focused on ensuring valley businesses recruit and develop the talent needed to protect the integrity of the region\u2019s online presence.<\/p>\n<p>Is your business struggling to fill entry-level, professional, or executive IT and cybersecurity positions? AZ Careers NOW will help fill your talent pipeline by bringing job seekers to you!<\/p>\n<p>Local industry employers will be hiring for entry-level to senior positions. Students, veterans, military spouses, mothers re-entering the workforce, career-changers, and those looking to reskill or upskill are invited to attend.<\/p>\n<p>Jennifer Mellor, chief innovation officer for the Foundation, will provide a State of the IT &amp; Cybersecurity Industry address highlighting current market stats, expected growth, and a bright glimpse into the very prosperous future of this explosive industry.<\/p>\n<p>Over 15 esteemed, hiring companies will showcase their culture, stand-out benefits, training packages, and open positions.\u00a0Software engineer, developer, CRM administrator, SOC analyst, ethical hacker, Blue Team\/Red Team, risk analyst, compliance analyst, data analyst, data science, machine learning, management, and leadership roles are available.\u00a0At the event, job seekers can interact with hiring managers, network with others in the industry, and engage with educational partners offering short-term certifications or related upskilling for this industry.<\/p>\n<p>The IT and cybersecurity industry is experiencing explosive growth and looks to build on recent success in attracting job seekers who are looking to take their careers to the next level. Employers won\u2019t want to miss this opportunity to connect with the future talent of the cyber &amp; IT industries.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation is committed to strengthening the IT and cybersecurity talent pipeline. Not only are these careers critical for protecting our state\u2019s online infrastructure, but they also offer competitive pay and upward mobility for Arizona\u2019s looking to re-join or elevate themselves in our workforce. We appreciate the partnership with Career Connectors to make this hiring opportunity a reality.\u201d \u2013 Todd Sanders, President &amp; CEO \u2013 Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation and Career Connectors share a mission to highlight growing industries within the Phoenix Metro area and create growth opportunities for residents. With the continued\u00a0business expansion in\u00a0Arizona, partnering complementary resources to increase\u00a0capacity and provide a comprehensive career track is critical. In partnership, we can meet escalating\u00a0workforce needs of the Greater Phoenix business market. This Career Expo is part of the solution!\u201d\u00a0&#8211; Jessica Pierce, Founder and CEO &#8211; Career Connectors<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Through AZ Careers NOW, the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation (the Foundation) and Career Connectors are partnering to connect local IT and Cybersecurity employers to job seekers. More than ever, IT and Cybersecurity professionals are needed to protect Arizona\u2019s digital future. 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