Tuesday at 9 AM, there will be a seminar sponsored by McHenry County and McHenry County College at 9 AM across from the Courthouse at 500 Russel Court in Woodstock.

Entitled “High Tech Business & Job Opportunities for You to Leverage!!,” topics include:

• 9 – The Knowledge Economy: Growing Need for Information Data Analysis and Analysts.Our presenter brings extensive global marketing experience in working many major corporate clients whoare leveraging technology to create new markets and build new customer bases. She will lead a discussion and present a business and marketing perspective on the Global Knowledge Economy in terms of how companies are using data to dramatically change the way business is conducted. The need for non-technology skills to provide information data analysis to target customers, identify new product and business opportunities, and to revise business processes to address new trends and requirements will be focused upon.Targeted Audience: Businesses that want to learn about world class marketing trends and opportunities. Job Seekers who want to learn about the type of work and skills needed by world class companies who are leaders in their  industries.

  Presented by Ingrid Dreimann, Senior Vice President, The Nielsen Company.

• 9:30 – Using Technology to Find Your Niche Customer & Developing Killer Technology Skills.  As a former Apple employee (who worked with Steve Jobs) our presenter has extensive technology and business / entrepreneurial experience. In this workshop he will lead a hands on workshop focusing on identifying and developing technology skills involving market data analysis technical skills involving data collection, collation, and data mining. Learn how to gather data on other businesses, as well as how to find out who is monitoring you. Make sure to bring your smart phone, laptop, or tablet / IPad.Targeted Audience: Businesses who want to understand new technology-based marketing strategies in order to capture new market segments and customers. Job Seekers who want to learn about how to understand what skills are in high demand and how they can leverage these skills.Presented by Bill Skrzypczak, Instructor – McHenry County College, Computers & Digital Media.
• 10:30 – Technology Resources to Promote Productivity, Profitability, and Employability.Our presenter brings substantial experience in both using and training adults in technology and software development. Her workshop will provide a review and hands-on access to powerful and free web-based tools that can help to make you more productive, to make your business more profitable, and to make you more employable. A resource guide will also be available, as well as a hands-on learning experience so resources can be demonstrated and where you both test-drive and download apps that are useful to you. Make sure to bring your smart phone, laptop, or tablet / IPad.Targeted Audience: Individuals, Job Seekers, and Businesses who want to learn about free powerful resources that can provide a depth of functionality that can be life changing.
• 11:30 – Networking.