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==How It Works==
==How It Works==


Tech Speakers is a six week program that we're building. Originally, our program was by invitation only. Now we are growing the program through an application process.
Tech Speakers is a six week program supported by the Developer Relations team, part of the Emerging Technologies group. Originally, our program was by invitation only. Now we are growing the program through an application process.
Our vidyo meetings focus on group speaking practice and sharing constructive feedback.  
Our vidyo meetings focus on group speaking practice and sharing constructive feedback. Active Tech Speakers who've completed the Tech Speakers program are expected to deliver 2 talks or workshops per quarter, in order to maintain their active status.  


Each participant:
Each participant:


* Picks a topic at the beginning of the program
* Picks a topic at the beginning of the program
* Develops a talk or workshop or organized activity on that topic over the course of the program.
* Develops a talk or workshop or training on that topic over the course of the program.
* Submits their talk to a conference CFP or presents at a meetup or other relevant gathering by the end of the program.
* Submits their talk to a conference CFP, presents at a meetup or other relevant gathering.
 
Each week:
* Participants speak for two minutes on an assigned topic.
* The group provides feedback to the speaker
* Occasionally guest speakers will join to teach their area of expertise
 
Materials
* [[TechSpeakers/Curriculum|TechSpeakers Curriculum]]
* [[TechSpeakers/Tips|Speaking Tips]]


==Upcoming: Winter 2017 - Masterclasses & Labs for Tech Speakers==
==Upcoming: Winter 2017 - Masterclasses & Labs for Tech Speakers==
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