New York, NY- September 15, 2020- We Connect The Dots (WCTD), a non-profit organization supporting the advancement of STEAM careers in young adults and adults, today announced that Teresa Varela, the Director of Business and Workforce Development of CompTIA, has joined its Board of Directors.
Teresa brings Teresa has over 25 years of progressive sales, management, business and workforce development experience in the technology industry at various technology media organizations. In her current role she works with businesses across the U.S. to upskill and/or outskill their technology talent. She started at CompTIA 8 years ago and fell in love with workforce development, non-profit initiatives and supporting IT professionals on their career journey.
Teresa Varela, the Director of Business and Workforce Development of CompTIA
“In order to move our organization forward we need a team that has experience and relationships with the industry partners who benefit from the workforce we are shaping, someone experienced in tech workforce development. As a Director of Business Development for COMPTIA, Teresa will help to broader our reach and partnerships to impact communities nationally,” said Laurie Carey, Founder and Executive Director of We Connect The Dots.
Passionate about ongoing learning and development in personal and professional life, and fortunate to be in tech for over 20 years, Teresa love the pace as well as the success it provides individuals with or without college degrees. In her spare time, she enjoys family, beaches and supporting others as they navigate their careers.
“Everyone should have the opportunity to learn new skills that will improve their overall life and tech is an amazing career,” said Teresa.
About We Connect The Dots, Inc.
We Connect The Dots (WCTD) is a non-profit organization focused on inspiring and educating young adults and adults in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) careers. Through collaboration with the community, education professionals, the government and the technology industry, WCTD provides awareness and education of 21st Century workforce skills through experiential learning programs. For more information, please visit www.we-connect-the-dots.org.