Frannie Matthews has had her head in the tech sector since Apple was just a snack and the hottest computer was named Commodore.
Her 35 years in the game has taught the current president and CEO of the Colorado Technology Association that change can be as good as it is inevitable.
Her job talent, she figures, is spotting trends and connections that can single out opportunities and anticipate risk.
Matthews spent 18 years with IBM, leading the five-state Rocky Mountain Business Unit, and now works in public policy, economic development and talent growth. She s prioritized diversity and inclusion in the organization s strategic initiatives.
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February 3, 2021
The Colorado Technology Association has named Helen Young Hayes its APEX Awards Talent Champion of the Year. Hayes, who founded Activate Workforce Solutions to create onramps to economic success, was recognized for supporting Colorado’s technology workforce.
In 2020, Helen launched ActivateIT Powered by Per Scholas, a tuition-free technology training and professional development program to create equitable paths in IT for individuals seeking careers and employers seeking talent. The program offers students the ability to earn industry- recognized credentials for in-demand technology roles with growth potential. Once placed into a full-time career, ActivateIT graduates receive one-on-one professional development coaching for six months. In its first five years, ActivateIT will provide training and post-placement coaching to 500 individuals.