The WICT Network: Rocky Mountain

Are you juggling a demanding career, family responsibilities and personal aspirations? Do you often find yourself overwhelmed, wishing there were more hours in the day to get everything done? If so, you're not alone. Stress can sometimes feel like an unwelcome constant companion. But here's the good news: It doesn't have to be this way. You can take control and manage stress more effectively. We invite you to join our upcoming workshop, "How to Effectively Manage Stress." This workshop is designed specifically for professionals like you, who are striving for balance and well-being in their lives. Why Attend This Workshop? In our time together, we will explore four essential modes of stress management: cognitive relief, physical relief, emotional relief and sensory relief. Each mode offers unique practices and techniques that can help you navigate the ups and downs of your life with greater ease and resilience. You’ll leave with several more tools in your stress management toolkit. Who Should Attend? This workshop is for you if you: • Feel overwhelmed by the demands of work and life at times • Are looking for practical, effective ways to manage stress • Want to improve your overall well-being and quality of life This Signature Series is free for members, students and interns and $10 for non-members. To register, click here: https://lnkd.in/gs4mvQe4 Questions? Please email [email protected] Don't miss the last session. Register today! #HuWork

This month, The WICT Network: Rocky Mountain would like to recognize and extend our gratitude to our Individual Event Sponsors: Blue Planet, Brooksource, Computer Futures and Comtech. The WICT Network: Rocky Mountain continues to provide beneficial programming and networking opportunities to our members and local communities because of the donations from our very generous sponsors, and for that we are very grateful. Thank you to Blue Planet, Brooksource, Computer Futures and Comtech for all that your sponsorships provide! If your company would like to become a sponsor, please click the link for current sponsorship opportunities: wictrm.org/sponsorship/

This month, The WICT Network: Rocky Mountain is very excited to highlight our Sponsorship and Registration Team! This incredible team is responsible for managing the sponsorship efforts, which provide the primary source of funding for all chapter activities, as well as managing the registration process for all events throughout the year. • Charlene Smith - Director, Sponsorship / Registration [Technical Program Manager- Data Enablement, Charter Communications] • Julia Cleyman - Chair, Sponsorship / Registration for Tech It Out [Discovery Rep, TD SYNNEX] • Mandy Reynolds - Chair, Sponsorship / Registration for Walk of Fame [Senior Managing Consultant, Beacon Hill] • Katie Dufficy - Chair, Sponsorship/ Registration for Rocky Mountain Golf Institute [Senior Account Executive, Beacon Hill] • Jhann Burke - Chair, Sponsorship / Registration for General Programming [Senior Manager, Internet Product, Charter Communications] • Rocki Garcia - Shadowing Director, Sponsorship/ Registration [Senior Director, Data Insights, Charter Communications] The WICT Network: Rocky Mountain is always thrilled to recognize our board members. Please join us in celebrating these exceptional individuals! Interested in joining the #wictrockymountain board? Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gAzWHjjY

The Rocky Mountain Golf Institute Silent Auction is now open and will run until 3 pm MT. Don't miss a chance to bid on one of our lots! This auction, hosted to support The WICT Network: Rocky Mountain, is an excellent opportunity to help raise funds to provide a multitude of educational programs for members. Auction items include Sabrina Carpenter concert tickets, PXG bundle, REI retirement bundle, Tailgate grill and beer bundle, gift certificates and many more. Thank you to our wonderful sponsors and partners for the amazing donations! Check out the silent auction items here: https://heyor.ca/CAkpg0 Reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Last chance to join The WICT Network: Rocky Mountain and SCTE for a fireside chat and lunch featuring Matt Petersen, Jenny Doctor, Hamish Bala and Devaki Parma at the Charter Technology Engineering Center (CTEC II) Einstein Conference room on August 27 from 12 – 1 pm MT. We will discuss how to #BEFEARLESS and confident in your convictions as you take risks and bring others along. Matt Peterson serves as Group Vice President of Access Architecture & Engineering for Charter Communications. In Matt's current role, he is responsible for architecture, standards and strategy of the access network. Over the last 17 years at Charter, Matt has been one of the key contributing individuals for the development of the national backbone, DOCSIS technologies, commercial solutions and new product offerings. Jenny Doctor recently joined Network Operations as Group Vice President, Wireless Technology Operations at Charter Communications. In her new role, Jenny is leading the design, deployment, operations and management of Charter's wireless network infrastructure that includes WiFi and 5G. Jenny and her team work across functional areas to continue to execute on the Spectrum Mobile Network evolution strategy focused on continuously improving mobile service quality while maximizing offload performance. Hamish Bala currently serves as Charter Communication's VP, WiFi Platform Product Management, leading a team of Product and Program Managers focused on building a best-in-class in-home or in-office WiFi experience. In this role, Hamish and his team manage Spectrum's Advanced WiFi platform, from product ideation, development, to launch and lifecycle management. Spectrum's Advanced WiFi platform serves over 15M customers and growing. Devaki Parma is the Director of WiFi Product for Small/Medium Business and Advanced Platforms at Charter. Devaki joined Charter in 2015 on the Internet Product team, where she had the pleasure of leading and working with teams to launch the DOCSIS 3.1 eMTA. Recently, Devaki led the launches of WiFi Pods and Advanced Business WiFi and she is excited for the future as she and her team continue to build customer-first experiences, while driving incremental revenue for Charter. This event is free for all attendees. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gEKp2_vq

The SCTE Foundation is proud to introduce its latest initiative designed to address the pressing needs of the broadband industry. Our mission is, "Empowering Talent and Igniting Innovation in Broadband Tech," which drives us to use charitable funds to support the growth and advancement of the broadband sector. One of our flagship programs focuses on up-skilling high school graduates and students from technical and trade schools, offering them a complimentary 4-year SCTE student membership if they are actively enrolled in any educational institution. We leverage the strength of our SCTE chapters to connect with cable community members, including retirees, executives, and other professionals, who volunteer to facilitate weekly study groups. These 8-week study groups provide valuable training, mentorship, and industry insights, ultimately preparing participants for SCTE certification. Throughout the program, the SCTE Chapters and Foundation provide industry expert guidance and proctorship to ensure the highest standards of learning and professional development. The SCTE Foundation funds these certifications, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder access to this critical professional development. Once certified, these newly minted professionals are poised to meet the industry's high demand for skilled entrants, particularly given the significant network construction demands on the horizon. This program not only enhances the talent pipeline but also strengthens the broadband industry by fostering a new generation of certified professionals ready to contribute to its growth and innovation. The Broadband Fiber Specialist track includes: • Up to 4 years of free SCTE membership (for students) • 1 year of SCTE membership (non students), $105 value • Expert-level weekly study groups provided by the chapters or Foundation • Hands-on training with safety, fusion splicers, signal level meters, O/TDR and more! • Fast track to high quality employment opportunities in the broadband industry • SCTE certifications of: o Broadband Fiber Installation (BFI) 12 hours, $446 value o Broadband Fiber Testing and Restoration 16 hours, $297 value Training starts this Thursday, August 22 and will run for 8-10 weeks. Fully funded through SCTE Foundation! Contact Kerry Hannay, Operations Manager SCTE Foundation at [email protected] today!

Time is running out to register for our amazing WICT Speaks program. The classes begin in September 2024. Registration is now open and we only have two spots left, so sign up today! The WICT Speaks program serves the following Touchstones by The WICT Network: - COMMUNICATE by creating and delivering a public speech - CONNECT through audience engagement - Facing your trepidations is FEARLESS - The topics and engaging speakers INSPIRE This year’s program will contain four learning sessions, three official practice sessions and a capstone event- all in person! Program Cost: $800 for members/ $1,000 for non-members. For more information, please check out the link here: https://lnkd.in/exqPzYz Questions? Contact [email protected]

Calling all Sponsors! Tech It Out, The WICT Network: Rocky Mountain's signature event that attracts more than 500 attendees each year, is scheduled for Wednesday, October 30 at Infinity Park in Glendale, CO. Join us for an amazing networking opportunity with the industry's top leaders! This event is a true highlight of the year, with a packed house and captive audience. It is a meeting of the minds, as inspirational as it is motivational, and is not to be missed for anyone hoping to grow in this industry. The all-day conference will address topics related to this year's theme, Igniting Human Potential, and will cover a wide range of subjects including empowering women in the tech industry, fostering personal and professional growth and leveraging technology to drive positive change. Inquire about securing a table here: https://lnkd.in/e8xN5DW We hope to see you there!

The WICT Network: Rocky Mountain's Key Aspect for the month of August is to "Adopt an Entrepreneurial Spirit." In today's business climate, being fearless often aligns with adopting an entrepreneurial spirit. This includes a proactive and innovative mindset, a focus on problem-solving, and a willingness to seize opportunities. Take a moment and think about a way that you can encourage bold leadership to empower those around you - share your thoughts below! Learn more and join The WICT Network: Rocky Mountain here: https://lnkd.in/gfS33TuG

The WICT Network: Rocky Mountain is very excited for this year's Rocky Mountain Golf Institute ("RGMI") Golf Tournament, to be held on Wednesday, August 21 at 8 am at the Arrowhead Golf Club at 10850 Sundown Trail, Littleton, CO 80125. In preparation for the tournament the RGMI team is seeking silent auction items. We would love your support in stocking our silent auction, one of The WICT Network: Rocky Mountain's biggest fundraisers. Favorite items in the past have included: • Themed baskets or bundles • Sports memorabilia • Tickets to an event • Restaurant, hotel or spa gift cards If you or your company prefer to provide a monetary donation as a silent auction item, the RGMI team can put together a bundle to accommodate that as well. Learn more about the tournament and the silent auction here: https://heyor.ca/sNkNoq For donations, please complete the form here: https://heyor.ca/fUsXjo Contact [email protected] with questions. Thank you for your donations!!