| CEDIA has announced two promotions: The global organization has named Samantha Ventura vice president of education and training, and Ian Bryant vice president of technology application and workforce initiatives. According to the trade group, the positions deals with two of its key areas of strategic focus: education and workforce development. “The decisions to elevate the roles and responsibilities of Samantha Ventura and Ian Bryant were easy ones,” says Tabatha O’Connor, president and chief executive officer, CEDIA. “Each is dedicated to driving the industry forward by keeping education, training, innovation, and workforce efforts on the cutting edge. We’re really fortunate to find Samantha and Ian’s level of talent within our own ranks.” |
Ventura’s responsibilities involve directing, managing, and providing leadership in all instructional and academic systems within the organization’s education programs. She plans, develops, and oversees various curriculum development and certification programs, and promotes and coordinates curriculum and course development and evaluation.
| Bryant’s responsibilities involve collaborating with the education department on high-level pathways and learning tracks, building business partnerships with industry organizations, and managing all things tech at CEDIA’s new global headquarters. He works directly with the technology and standards department, tech council, and discovery. working group. Bryant’s new position adds workforce initiatives and workforce development efforts designed to bring more individuals to the integration field. These programs include CEDIA Electronic Systems Integration Technician training, boot camps, City & Guilds, and the Smart Home Technician Apprentice program. Occasionally, Bryant works with the marketing department on technology-related speaking engagements. |
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