College of the Canyons will host a gathering of Information and Communication Technologies, Business and Digital Media instructors from the California Community College system at the college’s University Center this Wednesday through Friday, June 7-9.
The conference, attracting faculty from across the state, will focus on the growing role of digital media in the workplace, and equipping faculty with skills, information and technology needed to prepare students for careers in a wide array of industries.
In an age when technology, business and media are woven into the fabric of the modern workplace, digital literacy is now a crucial element in even entry-level jobs.
The three-day conference will feature workshops, speakers and networking events that highlight the growing digitalization of business through virtualization, the cloud, media production, mobile devices, service management and information collaboration.
Breakout sessions in five tracks will focus on career pathways for digital media occupations, entrepreneurship and jobs where digital skills combine with other skills for gainful employment.
In particular, the Innovation and Insights track will focus on the issues and best practices for teaching business and digital media in a high school or community college setting.
Wednesday’s opening session is 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday’s schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the final session Friday is 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Keynote speaker James Brady, CIO of Kaiser Permanente, will kick off the festivities at 9 a.m. Thursday, followed by Erik Kellener of CxO Consulting, Inc. at 10 a.m.
On Friday, Mike Cavanagh, president of Key Code Media, will deliver the 9 a.m. keynote address, followed by Carol Schenkler and Jon Swift of Robert Half Technology at 10 a.m.
Members of the media are welcome to attend any part of the conference.
The Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center’s address is 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita 91355.
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College of the Canyons will host a gathering of Information and Communication Technologies, Business and Digital Media instructors from the California Community College system at the college’s University Center this Wednesday through Friday, June 7-9.
REAL NAMES ONLY: All posters must use their real individual or business name. This applies equally to Twitter account holders who use a nickname.
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