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Celebrate National Techies Day on Oct. 3 and give thanks to all the tech-savvy individuals out there! This day was first established in 1999 with the goal of recognizing those who have gone above and beyond to make our lives easier through their expertise in technological advancement. From innovators like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Steve Jobs to everyday people working behind the scenes, it's time for us all to pay tribute for their contributions!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1999</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of National Techies Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Techies Day was first established to recognize the important role of tech-savvy individuals in advancing technology.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Tech Education Promotion</div><div class='timeline-text'>Tech sector companies joined the initiative, promoting tech education through student engagement programs.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Tech Skills Gap Highlighted</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Techies Day began highlighting the growing tech skills gap, advocating for more tech-centric education.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Techies Honored Across Sectors</div><div class='timeline-text'>Industries outside of tech, such as healthcare, began to recognize their tech employees on National Techies Day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rising Awareness</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Techies Day gained widespread attention as discussions about artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other technologies entered mainstream conversation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Thanking Techies During Pandemic</div><div class='timeline-text'>The tech community received special appreciation for facilitating remote work and digital solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a tech-themed movie night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and watch classic tech movies like The Social Network, WarGames, or WALL•E. Make sure to serve some snacks that are tech-related too!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a coding marathon</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Recruit your friends for a coding marathon where each person is challenged to build the best app in the shortest amount of time. Have fun with it and make sure to have prizes for the winners.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a tech scavenger hunt</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Break into teams and create a scavenger hunt full of tech clues and puzzles. At the end of the day, make sure to have a prize ready for the winning team.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a technology museum</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a local technology museum to visit and explore all the amazing inventions from over the years. Learn about the history of technology and how it has impacted our lives.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Build something awesome</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and use your technical skills to build something new. Think about what you can create that will make peoples' lives easier or give them more joy.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Techies help build a better world</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Technology affects almost every aspect of our lives - from the way we communicate, to how we work and even to our entertainment. Techies are the innovators and creators that make this possible! From coding to game design, techies push the boundaries of what is possible and help build a better future.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Techies think outside the box</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Techies don't just come up with new ideas - they inspire us all to think bigger and better. They urge us to dream beyond what already exists, pushing us out of our comfort zone. In an industry driven by innovation, techies remind us of the importance of creativity and ambition!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Techies create amazing experiences</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>From virtual reality headsets to augmented reality apps, techies have crafted some incredible experiences for their users. Not only do these experiences engage us, but they also transport us into worlds we never knew existed before. Celebrating National Techies Day helps recognize these amazing people for all that they've done!</p></div></div>
National Techies Day is celebrated on October 3 every year. In 2024, National Techies Day will occur on a Thursday.
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