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16 | I NSIGH T • J a n u a r y 2 0 1 6 w w w . i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m FACE T I M E The Oshkosh area will support more than 25 percent of the state's tech jobs, so it only makes sense to have a movement like Amplify here. become and continues to grow into a really inspiring group. is collaboration/movement is all about supporting technology, businesses, careers and education in our community. If you look at graduation figures, there have not been a lot of graduates in our area who are leaving college with IT degrees or certifications. Part of this problem is the perception on the career that creates a negative stereotype about the "typical IT worker." However, if you go to technology businesses you see people interacting and solving problems. Basically it's not that Dilbert cartoon we are used to reading. Since Amplify began, we helped bring together leaders in education and businesses to help encourage students to choose careers in technology. e Oshkosh Area School District, Fox Valley Technical College and UW- Oshkosh have created programs for students to start their career path in high school by offering classes at these institutions so they can complete their program much faster and be prepared to enter the workforce. As part of our mission, we want to continually attract more people. ere are so many jobs in technology to fill and that number is going to do nothing but grow. e Oshkosh area will support more than 25 percent of the state's tech jobs, so it only makes sense to have a movement like Amplify here. We are very intentional about raising the awareness of what already exists in Oshkosh and the region by creating events that have a high-energy feel and allow people to share ideas. Overall, we have reached more than 1,000 people through these events and Amplify itself is supported by more than 100 businesses. ese events keep growing and as they grow, so does our audience and the well- received feedback. e next steps for Amplify is we really want to create and gain more traction on creating a peer group for people who are working in technology specifically. is way they can solve problems collaboratively like coding and security issues that arise. We are always looking for more support from people who want to work with us or who are interested in funding the program. As part of our mission we always welcome anyone and everyone who have ideas and a passion for technology as we do. Two Neenah Center, Fifth Floor, Neenah, WI 54956 | 920.967.5020 A secure financial future includes planning for the unexpected. Life-changing events can be overwhelming without proper planning. At Legacy, we've built our reputation on protecting what is most important to you—your family's financial future. Let us help protect your family's financial goals. www.lptrust.com INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | WEALTH PLANNING | TRUST SERVICES 15144_LPT_Insight_HalfAd_Protect_Nov2015_final.indd 1 10/14/15 4:28 PM