New York, NY- September 15, 2020- We Connect The Dots (WCTD), a non-profit organization supporting the advancement of STEAM careers in young adults and adults, today announced that Michael Watt, President of Long Island Inc., has joined its Board of Directors.
Michael Watt is dedicated to ensuring his native Long Island’s vitality. As such, he advocates on behalf of small businesses owners and Long Islanders looking to launch a career or become leaders in the region by tapping into the extensive network of public- and private-sector connections he has developed over the years.
Michael Watt, President of Long Island Inc.
“As COVID continues to disrupt businesses and income for many community members on Long Island, our organization is helping to provide new career opportunities through workforce skills development for in-demand job markets,” said Laurie Carey, Executive Director of We Connect The Dots. “We need board members like Michael Watt who play a key role in driving positive disruption to a Long Island that needs to rethink and reshape for our future. Michael is very involved in supporting Long Islanders looking to build their careers and become leaders in their communities. We are excited to have Michael on our team and to be a part of creating positive systemic change for the next generation of Long Island leaders.”
His efforts on behalf of Long Island include serving as Executive Director for The LIincs Organization, an organization he founded, spearheading the creation of the Millennial Leadership Coalition, and working as community manager for 1025Works at 1025 Old Country Road in Westbury. He ran the Long Island Partnership, an umbrella organization representing Long Island’s dozens of economic develop agencies, co-founded 516 Magazine, which highlighted Long Island’s entertainment, recreation and leisure opportunities and launched LongIsland.com, a regional search engine.
“We Connect The Dots' focus on developing problem-solving skills for educators and students alike is key to meeting the challenges society faces in the years to come. To be part of the process is an honor and to contribute to its success is a privilege,” said Mr. Watt.
About We Connect The Dots, Inc.
We Connect The Dots (WCTD) is a non-profit organization focused on inspiring and educating young adults and adults in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) careers. Through collaboration with the community, education professionals, the government and the technology industry, WCTD provides awareness and education of 21st Century workforce skills through experiential learning programs. For more information, please visit www.we-connect-the-dots.org.