MKE Tech

Meet Kenge Adams, Founder and CEO of We spoke with Kenge as part of our series to share the stories of people making their mark on the Milwaukee tech scene.

Coming from the corporate world, Kenge saw an opportunity for corporations and community organizations to effectively work together toward social good. She launched Connect Business Consulting in 2019 and now works with corporations who want to give back to the community and help them build sustainable and scalable programming.

“When I started, I asked how can I support you? I didn’t ask what’s best for me, I asked how I can support you and what you’re doing.”

Read more about Kenge at http://www.mketech.org/makeamark. And then tell us how YOU are MKEing your mark in tech. Drop your story on the website or share it on social. Be sure to tag us and use in your posts so we can follow along and highlight you.

MKE Tech Hub Coalition is proud to work with these change-makers and others in the community making a difference in .

The Coalition has recently partnered with the Higher Education Regional Alliance- Wisconsin to be aligned on a mission to inclusively grow through MKE Tech Talent Accelerator’s summer pre-internship. This partnership was highlighted in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and a link to this article can be found in our bio!

looking for your next opportunity. is back! This year, four companies will pitch their critical business problem to be solved. Winning teams earn $10k, mentoring and $8k+ in-kind support services. Attend the kickoff on 10/27 to learn more. ReversePitchMKE.com

We're a few hours into the Tech Career Expo and we've enjoying the new connections and conversations we're having. 🙌

There's still time to join. Link in bio.

Booths are staffed all afternoon with tech pros who want to talk with you! Don't miss this unique opportunity to get in front of different organizations to learn and explore different career pathways.

Be sure to check out the Career Spotlight area to watch sessions on different career paths you can take:

✔️ Cybersecurity - professional & paid hackers!

✔️ "Data is Everywhere"! Learn more about Business and Competitive Intelligence.

✔️ The "FRONT PORCH of IT". Hear about help desk careers direct from the front lines.

✔️ Curious what it's like starting at a startup? This panel is not to be missed!

The Tech Career Expo is open! Didn’t have a chance to register? You can still join us - link in bio! And come say hello in our booth today - staff will be live all afternoon to answer any questions.

✨We're so excited for the speakers and topics that will be a part of our upcoming Tech Career Expo on 9/14. ✨

Several of the virtual sessions will cover the many different careers in tech – from artificial intelligence and cloud computing to tech careers that do not require you to be an expert in coding. Plus, lots of great topics like Why Tech in Milwaukee.

Is this a career path that might be right for you? Join us on 9/14 to explore how your current skills or passions could lead you to your dream career.

Don’t miss out. Sign up for the free, virtual event and kickstart your tech career. Link in bio.

If you know any individuals curious about a career in Milwaukee’s growing tech, please share!

ATTN: Students and adults learners looking to pursue a career in tech.

Join us for the MKE Tech Career Expo on September 14th to learn about the variety of tech and tech-related opportunities that exist, how tech fits into future career pursuits and how to prepare for a successful career.

As tech continues to reshape every industry and the way we do business, more jobs are becoming tech jobs. This free, virtual event is an opportunity for you to engage with local companies, make valuable connections and access the tools and resources needed as you prepare for your future career.

✅ Learn about the types of jobs that exist in and around tech – including careers that go beyond coding and impact all industries. View panels that showcase different tech disciplines like gaming and data science.

✅ Hear from diverse voices sharing experiences and tips for how you can stand out, build a network and prepare for a career in tech. Virtual career counselors will direct you to the right booths, based on your interest.

✅ Engage and interact with local employers, learn how to navigate early career openings and discover how you can engage in Milwaukee's growing tech industry.

Virtual booths will be open during the expo so come for some of the time…or all!

Register for the event: https://my.boothcentral.com/v/events/mke-tech-expo

Learn more about the event and what to expect at the event: https://www.mketechtalent.org/careerexpo

Calling all with ideas.
FOR-M is back!

Do you have a business idea that's been in your head for some time but unsure what next step to take? FOR-M is an early-stage incubator that gives you the tools and support you need to turn your idea into a reality.

You bring your idea and your drive. We’ll help with the rest.

Applications are now being accepted on a rolling basis for the Fall cohort. Visit for-m.org to learn more + apply.

FOR-M is an initiative of the MKE Tech Hub Coalition to support and grow Milwaukee's tech startup ecosystem, powered by The Commons and We Pivot.

📢 Calling all ! Get engaged this summer by joining us for an exploration of how data and artificial intelligence is transforming key industries and society as a whole. Building data and technological literacy is critical in today’s digital economy.

Students will learn:

✔️ The nature, behavior, power, and consequences of technology from a real-world perspective.

✔️ The importance of diverse perspectives in the development of technological solutions that work for all and mitigate the impact of unintended bias.

✔️ The knowledge and skills needed to prepare for a tech, tech-enabled, or tech-adjacent career that contributes to the ecosystem

ALL students, majors and skillsets are welcome. No prior tech experience is required. Priority is given to students who are underrepresented in the tech workforce.

👉 👉 Head to https://www.mketechtalent.org/preinternship to learn more. A limited number of scholarships are available thanks to the generosity of our members. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis.

Building on the success of last year’s virtual summer internship, the MKE Tech Hub Coalition is excited to announce our expanded summer talent accelerator program, powered with the help of The Commons.

This unique accelerator program aims to advance early tech talent through connected experiences for students, educators, and employers. This year’s program focuses on the impact and ethics of data and artificial intelligence and includes a summer pre-internship, educator in-service and regional tech career expo (all virtual for 2021).

A special thanks to all of our partners and members who helped co-create this program. We are excited to collectively advance a comprehensive set of experiences that addresses both regional needs and member objectives.

Learn more: https://www.mketechtalent.org/

Tune into Milwaukee Film live this afternoon @ 2pm CST for a conversation with Atipica Founder and CEO Laura Gomez about her experience as one of the few Latinas at Google and YouTube before becoming a founding member of Twitter’s International Team. She will also discuss her journey co-founding Project Include, a non-profit working to give everyone a fair chance to succeed in tech using data and advocacy to accelerate diversity and inclusion.

Part of Women's History Month programming and moderated by Leana Nakielski, Community and Social Impact Director at American Family Insurance, this is one event you don’t want to miss! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odvOw7A9WKQ

Making Her Mark in the STEM World: A Conversation with Atipica Founder and CEO Laura Gomez At the age of 17, Laura Gómez took an internship with Hewlett-Packard, which started her tech career. Gómez would later work as one of the few Latinas at Goo...

Are you a woman looking to restart your career in technology following a gap in employment?

Rashi Arora Khosla, CEO & Founder of MARS Solutions Group shares her story and offers tips for women who are returning to the workforce.

This article is a part of the ReSkill MKE initiative, a local partnership to give Milwaukee’s workforce and employers access to resources and information that can help them find a career path or upskill their employees in today’s technology-driven work environment.

Are you a woman looking to restart your career in technology following a gap in employment? - Reskill MKE My corporate career iswas rooted in technology roles. I worked in corporate IT for 11 years after having my first child and had a successful