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Online – Zoom @ 6PM In-person vBeers are suspended until the COVID-19 threat is diminished and public gathering are again allowed. I will host a Virtual vBeers every Wednesday until in-person events resume. Make sure you have your own food and beers handy before joining the meeting! I may ask each participant to introduce themselves – who are you, what do you do, what does your company do, etc. That will be followed by an open discussion. Please join the live meeting at 6:00PM EST with this Zoom link: You can also join by phone: Meeting ID:[masked] Phone:[masked] US Monile: [masked],,[masked]# *** Due Corona Virus, all upcoming open houses and events can be taken Live Online (Virtual), just sent an email to [masked] *** We would like to welcome you to our Open House hosted by OIC of South Florida for fully funded IT training! With more than 15 years of IT training experience, The Academy is uniquely qualified to help advance your IT career. Whether you are an experienced IT Professional looking for additional skills or IT certification or you are looking to start a new career in technology, The Academy has the training you need. Our Corporate Division trains more than 2,000 IT Professionals and Developers from over 500 companies each year. Our accelerated Vocational programs are designed to teach you the IT career skills needed to start a new IT career in just four months – even if you have no previous technology experience. The Academy, Computer Training Centers, in Florida offers accelerated Certification training for IT Professionals in MCSE 2012, MCITP 2008, MCSA, MCT, MCTS, MCITP, MCSE SQL Data Platform, MCSE SQL Business Intelligence, Exchange 2013, Exchange 2010, SharePoint, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network +, CompTIA Security+, MCITP, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Project, Windows 10, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Crystal Reports, CISSP, Ethical Hacking, Cyber Security Classes, Java, HTML5, Ruby on Rails, ASP.NET, Linux, CCE, and others. Learn more: www.it-certification-courses.com • What to bring • Important to know To be considered for funding, OIC will require the following documents: Informal IT Networking Every Wednesday, Locations Vary Join us for vBeersPlus at General Provision Downtown Ft. Lauderdale. vBeers events happen four times a month on the first four Wednesdays. Check the meetup.com page for the locations. vBeersPlus events adds sponsorships – recruitment, community, commercial Please register at EventBrite: These informal networking/social events provide a relaxed environment to meet with other hands-on IT professionals and promote the growth of IT in South Florida. Sponsors We look for sponsors to deliver short commercial talks during vBeersPlus. The idea is to describe an IT problem such that people will relate to it then briefly describe the sponsor’s solution. Attendees will be able to visit the sponsor’s table, after the presentations, to discuss the presented solution. vBeersPlus Hosted by Lauren and John J. McLaughlin If you are interested in sponsoring vBeersPlus, please email [masked] or call/text Lauren McLaughlin for details at (954)[masked]. PARKING I recommend parking at the “Government Center Parking Garage” on SW 2nd St., next to the train tracks that are now used by the Brightline trains. TRAIN The Brightline Ft. Lauderdale train station is less than 10 minutes walk from GP Downtown. GENERAL PROVISION DOWNTOWN FT. LAUDERDALE So much more than a pretty office. We are a coworking, innovation and incubation platform. We provide unparalleled service and strategic programming to accelerate your growth and success as a venture. Our mission is to create a vibrant technology culture in our city. Why Join GP? Flexible Plans designed for growth, member only events, concierge support, unexpected amenities, the city’s brightest minds, and locations in the most exciting neighborhoods of Fort Lauderdale. The cost of workspace at General Provision is 50% less than traditional leasing. But we’re so much more than an office. A membership at GP’s work club includes all of this: https://generalprovision.com/why-join Two GP Locations Note that GP has two locations, one in the Fort Lauderdale’s Art and Tech district (GP FATVillage) and the other in the middle of renovation of downtown Ft. Lauderdale, right next to Autonation HQ Online – Zoom @ 6PM In-person vBeers are suspended until the COVID-19 threat is diminished and public gathering are again allowed. I will host a Virtual vBeers every Wednesday until in-person events resume. Make sure you have your own food and beers handy before joining the meeting! I may ask each participant to introduce themselves – who are you, what do you do, what does your company do, etc. That will be followed by an open discussion. Please join the live meeting at 6:00PM EST with this Zoom link: You can also join by phone: Meeting ID:[masked] Phone:[masked] US Monile: [masked],,[masked]# This remote meeting is for anyone interested in learning more about Agile. Everyone can join remotely via ZOOM This is a recurring Agile Coaching Session occurring on the second Thursday of every month at 6:00 PM EST. Description: This is an interactive session for anyone interested in topics relating to Agile software development, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Lean Management, SAFe, etc. All experience levels are welcome. This is an opportunity to get together with your fellow South Florida Agilists and discuss challenges, solutions, trends, certifications (CSM, CSPO, PMI-ACP, CSP, CEC, CST, SPC4, Kanban) or anything else to help you grow as an Agilist. Agenda: We gather, build an agenda, and begin talking. Conversations are focused and productive because the agenda for the meeting is democratically generated. Time: This meeting is scheduled to occur on the second Thursday of every month at 6:00 PM EST. Place: Remote connection only. Rick Regueira, PMP, CEC, (305)[masked] This remote meeting is for anyone interested in learning more about Agile. Everyone can join remotely via ZOOM This is a recurring Agile Coaching Session occurring on the second Thursday of every month at 6:00 PM EST. Description: This is an interactive session for anyone interested in topics relating to Agile software development, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Lean Management, SAFe, etc. All experience levels are welcome. This is an opportunity to get together with your fellow South Florida Agilists and discuss challenges, solutions, trends, certifications (CSM, CSPO, PMI-ACP, CSP, CEC, CST, SPC4, Kanban) or anything else to help you grow as an Agilist. Agenda: We gather, build an agenda, and begin talking. Conversations are focused and productive because the agenda for the meeting is democratically generated. Time: This meeting is scheduled to occur on the second Thursday of every month at 6:00 PM EST. Place: Remote connection only. Rick Regueira, PMP, CEC, (305)[masked] Online – Zoom @ 6PM In-person vBeers are suspended until the COVID-19 threat is diminished and public gathering are again allowed. I will host a Virtual vBeers every Wednesday until in-person events resume. Make sure you have your own food and beers handy before joining the meeting! I may ask each participant to introduce themselves – who are you, what do you do, what does your company do, etc. That will be followed by an open discussion. Please join the live meeting at 6:00PM EST with this Zoom link: You can also join by phone: Meeting ID:[masked] Phone:[masked] US Monile: [masked],,[masked]# This is a group for IT Sales and Marketing Professionals to meet with their peers, learn from each other and share referrals. In-person meetups are suspended until the COVID-19 threat is diminished and public gathering are again allowed, we will run the next meetup (or two) as Zoom video conferences. I will ask each participant to introduce themselves – who are you, what do you do, what does your company do, etc. That will be followed by an open discussion. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID:[masked] One tap mobile Dial by your location As part of Florida’s SAFe (ScaledAgileFramework) group initiative, let us meet to discuss different ways of Scaling agile from small teams to large organizations, what are different ways and means and when would be the right time to implement this. This is part of the monthly recurring series of meetups. *** Due Corona Virus, all upcoming open houses and events can be taken Live Online (Virtual), just sent an email to [masked] *** We would like to welcome you to our Open House hosted by OIC of South Florida for fully funded IT training! With more than 15 years of IT training experience, The Academy is uniquely qualified to help advance your IT career. Whether you are an experienced IT Professional looking for additional skills or IT certification or you are looking to start a new career in technology, The Academy has the training you need. Our Corporate Division trains more than 2,000 IT Professionals and Developers from over 500 companies each year. Our accelerated Vocational programs are designed to teach you the IT career skills needed to start a new IT career in just four months – even if you have no previous technology experience. The Academy, Computer Training Centers, in Florida offers accelerated Certification training for IT Professionals in MCSE 2012, MCITP 2008, MCSA, MCT, MCTS, MCITP, MCSE SQL Data Platform, MCSE SQL Business Intelligence, Exchange 2013, Exchange 2010, SharePoint, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network +, CompTIA Security+, MCITP, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Project, Windows 10, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Crystal Reports, CISSP, Ethical Hacking, Cyber Security Classes, Java, HTML5, Ruby on Rails, ASP.NET, Linux, CCE, and others. Learn more: www.it-certification-courses.com • What to bring • Important to know To be considered for funding, OIC will require the following documents: 
– Driver’s license/State ID
– Social Security Card
– Great opportunity for IT training and certifications!!
– Fully funded grant programs available!!
– Free certification training!!
– Career Services/Placement!!
– Classes starting soon!!
• Copy of driver’s license or a utility bill. (Document must indicate established residency in Broward County)
• Copy of High School diploma
• Proof to established legal guardianship of Child, e.g. Birth certificate, court order etc. (if child is above 13 years and has a disability documented proof of such)
• Proof of Public Assistance
Proof of qualifying income (e.g. pay stub)
If you are approved for funding, on site registrations will be done. For this, The Academy will need:
• Driver’s license
• Proof of education
• Signed Social Security Card
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This month’s vBeersPlus @ GPD is sponsored by:
2nd Wednesday of the Month
General Provision Downtown
300 SW 1st Ave #155, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
$5 for the evening.
Agile Coach/Trainer
Agile Coach/Trainer
https://zoom.us/j/166626090
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[masked] US (New York)
– Driver’s license/State ID
– Social Security Card
– Great opportunity for IT training and certifications!!
– Fully funded grant programs available!!
– Free certification training!!
– Career Services/Placement!!
– Classes starting soon!!
• Copy of driver’s license or a utility bill. (Document must indicate established residency in Broward County)
• Copy of High School diploma
• Proof to established legal guardianship of Child, e.g. Birth certificate, court order etc. (if child is above 13 years and has a disability documented proof of such)
• Proof of Public Assistance
Proof of qualifying income (e.g. pay stub)
If you are approved for funding, on site registrations will be done. For this, The Academy will need:
• Driver’s license
• Proof of education
• Signed Social Security Card