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Dr. Brian Dorn discusses the importance of preparing students for technology careers through collaboration between education and industry.

Technology careers continue to evolve—but preparing students for them requires more than teaching technical skills. In this episode of the TEN Podcast, Dr. Brian Dorn , Associate Dean for Academic & Faculty Affairs in the College of Information Science & Technology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Associate Professor of Computer Science, and Union Pacific Community Chair for Computer Science Education, joins LaShonna Dorsey to discuss how stronger partnerships between higher education and industry are shaping Nebraska's future workforce. Dr. Dorn's research combines computing education and human-computer interaction to advance the teaching and learning of software development skills for learners of all ages. That expertise has helped drive innovative programs like the Tech Career Seminar, a collaboration between the Nebraska Tech Collaborative, Aksarben Foundation, UNO, and industry leaders designed to help students develop the professional skills employers value most. In this episode, you'll learn: Why career readiness extends beyond technical skills How mentorship, networking, and internships prepare students for long-term success Why employers should invest in…

People in this episode

Host: LaShonna Dorsey

Guest: Dr. Brian Dorn

Topics covered

• technology careers
• education and industry collaboration
• career readiness
• mentorship and networking
• workforce development
• software development skills

Keywords

• tech talent pipeline
• career readiness
• mentorship
• internships
• innovation ecosystem
• software development
• higher education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebraska Tech Collaborative, Aksarben Foundation, Union Pacific Community, College of Information Science & Technology, industry leaders

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