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ReDI School for Digital Integration gGmbH -Mun- gUGc/o ReDI School of Digital Integration
ReDI School of Digital Integration is a non-profit tech school providing migrants and marginalized locals free and equitable access to digital education. We offer our learners high quality coding and basic computer courses in combination with a unique career and mentorship program, which includes the chance to collaborate with tech companies, startups and digital industry leaders. Our aim is to provide our learners with valuable digital skills, a growth mindset, strengthened career skills and a strong network of tech professionals to help create new opportunities for all.
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Virpi Matikainen
Managing Director Enterprise & Member of the Executive Board, Cisco Germany
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Career-MeetUpDE
13/10/2023 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
MeetUp P.01 Table 1 | Halle / hall 3
Thread / thematic series: Mentoring & Networking, Career & Job Application / From Human Resources to Human Resources
Joblevel: Career entry, Lateral entry
Cisco und ReDI School: Mit einem kreativen HR-Programm IT-Talente gewinnen
Mit einer besonderen Idee hat Cisco 15 IT-Talente (73% Frauen!) für sich gewonnen: Gemeinsam mit der ReDI School setzte Cisco ein Mentoring- und Internship-Programm auf. Zuerst engagierte sich das Leadership-Team als Mentoren für die ReDI-Student.innen. Das Ziel, Einblicke zu bekommen, wie Unternehmen Talente mit diversen Hintergründen reibungslos integrieren können. Geeignete Kandidat.innen erhielten ein bezahltes Praktikum mit Upskilling-Möglichkeiten im Bereich Technologie, Soft-Skills & Sprache. In diesem MeetUp erfahren Sie, warum der Fachkräftemangel kreative Lösungen verlangt und wie solche Projekte zum Win-Win-Win werden.
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Details about the speaker Virpi Matikainen
Vita: Virpi Matikainen ist seit Juni 2021 Director Enterprise und Mitglied der Geschäftsführung von Cisco in Deutschland. Damit verantwortet sie den Vertrieb und die Weiterentwicklung des deutschen Großkundengeschäfts bei Cisco, mit etlichen DAX-Schwergewichten und anderen globalen Playern. Deutschland ist einer der Kernmärkte für Cisco, um die digitale Transformation von Unternehmen, Behörden und Organisationen voran zu treiben. Virpi Matikainen fokussiert in ihrer Rolle die Automatisierung der Infrastruktur sowie die Beschleunigung der Digitalisierung mit Großkunden. Das umfasst sowohl modernste Homeoffice-Lösungen und Videokonferenz-Angebote als auch Industrie- und Sicherheitsarchitekturen.
Zuvor war Virpi Matikainen in internationalen Führungsrollen von Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Dort leitete sie bis Mai 2021 die Consulting-Organisation in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz. Zuvor war sie in verschiedenen internationalen Managementfunktionen in den Bereichen Business Development & Technical Presales, Vertrieb, Marketing und Strategische Allianzen tätig.
Virpi Matikainen lebt mit ihrer Familie im Raum München.
Maryna Yarotska
Frontend Development, Cisco Germany
Career-MeetUpEN
13/10/2023 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
MeetUp F.06 | Halle / hall 2
Thread / thematic series: Mentoring & Networking, Career & Job Application
Joblevel: Career entry, Lateral entry
From Lawyer to Frontend Developer - How to transform your career and life in a new country
Career change is a challenge, but it also provides new opportunities and perspectives. Especially if you are new to Germany and your degree from back home is not recognized and you do not speak the language. But how do you change careers? Where do you begin? Maryna Yarotska, a former ReDI School Frontend Development student tells us how she found her career opportunity via free tech courses, career workshops, and a supportive network. Maryna has recently taken her first step into a tech career at Cisco Germany.
Presented by ReDI School of Digital Integration
Sangeeta Singh
Customer Project Specialist, Cisco
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Career-MeetUpEN
13/10/2023 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Job-Offer-Talk C.22 | Halle / hall 2
Thread / thematic series: Science, Engineering, Digitalization & Technology, Career & Job Application
Joblevel: Career entry, Lateral entry
Breaking Barriers, Building dreams: All what you need to get your first dream Job in a foreign country (or Germany)
Discover Sangeeta's incredible journey from a school teacher in India to a Project Manager at a top German IT company! Despite language barriers, cultural challenges, and a significant career gap, she transformed her life through the power of learning.
Sangeeta will share her story, offer valuable insights into effective resume tips, interview strategies, networking techniques, and post-application follow-up methods that enabled her to turn her passion into a profession. Join us and gain inspiration and actionable knowledge to land your dream job.
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Details about the speaker Sangeeta Singh
Vita: I come from a small town in India, where my parents taught me the importance of always learning new things. I graduated in Natural Science and in Education and completed my masters in Human Resources Management and started my dream career in Teaching in India. I worked as a successful teacher for more than 8 years there. However Life took an unexpected turn when I decided to relocate with my family to Germany. The prospect of experiencing a new culture while continuing my teaching profession filled me with excitement and anticipation. However, Germany had some surprises in store. The language barrier emerged as a formidable challenge, hampering my ability to communicate effectively. On the top of it, getting approval for my degrees in Germany was a complicated process. I visited office after office to validate it. Even after learning the language, getting approval for my degrees was tough.
At this time, ReDI School became my sanctuary, a place where I discovered a newfound passion for Information Technology (IT) and project management. I encountered individuals who shared my enthusiasm and were eager to support one another in our collective journey of learning and growth. It was a pivotal moment in my life, a realization that new doors were opening before me.
One of the most valuable lessons I learned during this period was the significance of building connections and networking. I proactively reached out to professionals in the IT industry, attended industry events, and became an active participant in online IT communities.
The journey was not without its share of challenges. Moments of frustration, self-doubt, and the omnipresent fear of failure punctuated my path. Yet, I was enveloped by a circle of supportive and optimistic individuals who buoyed me during the most trying times. Their encouragement and unwavering belief in my potential were instrumental in helping me navigate the toughest moments of my transformation.I learn skills, completed many project management certifications. I also invested considerable effort in mastering the art of job applications and excelling in interviews. Crafting effective resumes, tailoring cover letters, and confidently articulating my experiences and skills during interviews were skills foreign to me.
Finally a dream was realised and the learning continued...
Dr. Imme Witzel
Founder & Managing Director, Imme Witzel Consulting
Career-MeetUpEN
12/10/2023 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
MeetUp P.01 Table 1 | Halle / hall 3
Thread / thematic series: Personality and competence development, Mentoring & Networking / From Human Resources to Human Resources
Joblevel: Career entry, Professional, Leading position, Lateral entry
How volunteering helps to shift your perspective and increases diversity in your organisation
Volunteering can be a powerful force for change, both on an individual level and for an organisation. Investing in projects you care about helps you to learn things that will also benefit you on the job. Strategic involvement provides you with a powerful tool for personal growth and success. At the non-profit ReDI School of Digital Integration, experts in IT pass on their knowledge to people with migration backgrounds. They teach, mentor and support students, sharing their experience to help students grow. Dr. Imme Witzel is one of the many volunteers teaching at ReDI and will share their experience on how volunteering can contribute to personal growth and a more inclusive mindset.
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ReDI School of Digital Integration is a non-profit tech school providing migrants and marginalized locals free and equitable access to digital education. We offer our learners high quality coding and basic computer courses in combination with a unique career and mentorship program, which includes the chance to collaborate with tech companies, startups and digital industry leaders. Our aim is to provide our learners with valuable digital skills, a growth mindset, strengthened career skills and a strong network of tech professionals to help create new opportunities for all.
Digital Business
Internet of Things (IOT), Software Development, Web Design & Web Development, Cloud Computing, Robotics, Data Science & AI, Digital Trends, IT & Technology, Content Marketing
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Communication and Interviewing
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Bavaria, Berlin, Hamburg, North Rhine-Westphalia
Berlin, Munich, NRW, Hamburg, Online and additionally Copenhagen, Aarhus, and Malmö
