A panel of tech executives in EE, IT, cybersecurity, and software development, answering questions from the moderator and students. Students gain direct visibility to how companies approach hiring and helping their staff be successful.

OPTIONAL SESSION: Come prepared to ask questions and hear advice from former COMPETE students!

Explore techniques for building strong and productive work relationships and discuss ways to manage challenging work situations.

Students will understand key concepts in analyzing data and explore Excel's capabilities. They will also gain introductory knowledge of data science and key beginner tools.

Discuss critical thinking—what it is and why it’s important – and gain tools and techniques to enhance your ability to think critically and evaluate alternatives in a business setting.

Become familiar with the work environment, expectations, and operations in IT support organizations.

Students will be familiar with the work environment, expectations, and operations in Electrical Engineering/Electronics organizations.

Students will become familiar with the work environment, expectations, and operations in software development organizations.

Explore how to apply various communications strategies, and how/when to use various communications tools.

Learn how to put professional communications into play beyond a transactional exchange, build relationships, and work effectively in a team in a tech environment.

Explore how to structure and deliver effective business communications tailored to the intended audience.