<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/blog/2022/tech-talent-accelerator-grant.php" dsn="blogs"><type>Internal</type><external_link/><featured/><category>The Charger Blog</category><pubDate>11/17/2022</pubDate><title>University Prepares ‘Tech Talent’ to Excel in In-Demand Careers</title><description>Through its unique programs and a recent grant, the University is playing a key role in Connecticut’s endeavor to close the skills gap and prepare students to thrive in cutting-edge technology careers.</description><hide-description/><author>Renee Chmiel, Office of Marketing and Communications</author><author-details/><hide-author/><date>November 17, 2022</date><image><img src="https://newhaven.edu/_resources/images/engineering/news/2022/accelerator-press-conference.jpg" alt="Left to right:  Dr. Kelli-Marie Vallieres, vice chair of the Governor’s Workforce Council; Fredlyne Antoine ’24; and Gov. Ned Lamont. "/></image><image-caption>Left to right: 
Dr. Kelli-Marie Vallieres, vice chair of the Governor’s Workforce Council; Fredlyne Antoine ’24; and Gov. Ned Lamont.</image-caption><hide-image/><tags><tag>News</tag><tag>news-all</tag><tag>news-blog</tag><tag>year-2022</tag></tags></item>