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Washington Technology Industry Association looks beyond its home state for talent, programming

GeekWire

The Washington Technology Industry Association organization says its priority is to “recruit, develop, and retain technology talent in Washington state.” Much like other tech companies during the pandemic, the WTIA has shifted to a remote-first work policy. WTIA previously expanded beyond Washington state through its Apprenti program.

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14 organizations that support LGBTQ+ tech workers

CIO Business Intelligence

LGBTQ Tech LGBTQ Tech offers programs and resources to support LGBTQ+ communities and works to “educate organizations and policy makers on the unique needs LGBTQ+ individuals face when it comes to tech.” The nonprofit was born after IBM sponsored a focus group in 2005 at the Human Rights Campaign headquarters in Washington, D.C.,

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Generative AI is a dual concern for cybersecurity industry — and will drive increased labor demand

GeekWire

Generative AI, said Jim Reavis, CEO of the nonprofit Cloud Security Alliance, is “the change dynamic that’s sort of the elephant in the room.” More need for more pros Brent Lundstrom, director of CCoE, said AI is just one of several developments spurring demand for more professionals and new positions.

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Apple’s $100 million settlement agreement changes a key App Store rule for developers

The Verge

A proposed agreement between Apple and a class-action lawsuit representing US app developers includes a $100 million payout from Apple. The change is a shift to the anti-steering policy that has been a big point of contention between Apple and its critics for years. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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17 professional organizations for Black IT pros

CIO Business Intelligence

American Association of Blacks in Energy The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) is dedicated to ensuring African Americans and other minorities have input and a voice in the discussion and development of energy policies, regulations, R&D technologies, and environmental issues.

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Tech Moves: Ex-Microsoft CVP joins Builder.ai as president; Moonbeam hires Seattle marketing vet

GeekWire

Photo) — Vahé Torossian , a longtime former corporate vice president at Microsoft , joined software development startup Builder.ai Founded in 2020, Moonbeam offers tech consulting services including market intelligence reports, innovation programming, and strategic sourcing. Vahé Torossian. as president and chief partner officer.

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Tech Moves: AWS product head joins Faculty; Bezos Earth Fund hires BlackRock leader; and more

GeekWire

-based $10 billion Bezos Earth Fund , launched by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, appointed Paul Bodnar to help lead programs on climate finance, industry and diplomacy. Bodnar is currently a managing director at BlackRock, where he leads sustainability policy and engagement, and will start his new job in April. Yakima, Wash.-based