T.E.C. Build
Connections | Skills | Stamina
Unemployment is disruptive.
T.E.C. Build can help.
What is T.E.C. Build?
T.E.C. Build is a community of mid-career technology professionals who are currently unemployed and working to build connections, skills and stamina for their job search. When you join our calls, you can expect:
- New connections outside of your usual circles in the technology industry
- Leadership tools and concepts to refresh your energy and keep your mindset sharp
- Encouragement, validation and practical support from others in the same boat
“Work provides us time structure, it provides us identity, it provides us purpose and it also provides us social interactions with others. When you lose all that, it creates a lot of difficulties for people.”
– Connie Wanberg, Ph.D.
Unemployment Researcher, University of Minnesota
What to Expect
Each T.E.C. Build session has unique value generated by the people who participate. Research shows that social connection not only contributes to greater well-being during unemployment, it’s also the key factor for many in securing their next position. T.E.C. Build creates a space that cultivates connection opportunity.
You can expect conversations with people who have different contacts or insights than you may have encountered in your own circles. You can expect to interact with others who understand unemployment and are willing to help you where they can. We don’t spend much time on resume writing, interview skills or other topics that are covered well with existing resources. We do discuss topics that can add strength and intention to your current job searching process.
T.E.C. Build offers reinforcement through a community of professional support and opportunity as you move toward your next stage of success.
A leadership tool or concept shared by Stephanie Thompson, a certified executive and career coach, to strengthen your professional focus.
Small breakout groups (3-4 people) for discussion and connection with unique combinations of peers.
Opportunities to request and offer peer support in practical ways extending beyond the call time (e.g., resume review, accountability, sounding board).
"If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else."
– Booker T. Washington
T.E.C. Build meets on Zoom twice a month. Register for sessions as you like—no long-term commitment required.
Register for T.E.C. Build Calls
Calls available twice per month
$30 per session
If cost prohibitive, please contact Stephanie for scholarship opportunities.
