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About GTI

Harrisburg University’s Government Technology Institute is a driving force in educating IT Leaders, empowering them with increased skills to make “Good Government Great Government.” GTI connects government, private, and public sector technology leaders with the expertise of its sponsors, as well as Harrisburg University faculty and advisors. Through its education, training, resources, and networking, Technology professionals use GTI to explore and collaborate on successful, cost-effective technology solutions.

Under the leadership of GTI Executive Director Charlie Gerhards, the GTI and its affiliated centers support learning, IT innovation, entrepreneurship, and intergovernmental collaboration that enhance the management, and leadership skills of the government workforce involved in information technology.

Associated Centers & Institutes

Center for Project Management Innovation

The CPMI aims to significantly improve business and project outcomes through professional development, certificates and academic offerings

Analytics Institute

The AI provides solutions, research, education and training in both structured and unstructured data analytics.

Security Center of Excellence

The SCE is a targeted effort to support government security leaders and their staffs as well as the private sector through educational programs, collaboration and awareness-raising initiatives.

Sponsorship

In general, sponsor benefits include:

  • Event meeting space
  • Marketing and promotional opportunities
  • Opportunities to provide educational content
  • Sponsorship of associated events
BECOME A SPONSOR

Associated Programs

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IT Executives (ITE) Certificate Program

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IT Managers (ITM) Certificate Program

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Leadership Development Program

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Business Relationship Management

“The course has made me examine the kind of leader I am, how I manage, and whether I communicate enough or effectively. I have learned many new things I can apply to all of these aspects.”

– IT Leaders – IT Managers (ITM) graduate

“I think that the curriculum was perfect. Each session was relative to my job. The strong emphasis on communication and leadership was great. Each speaker was absolutely wonderful.

– Leadership Development Program graduate


GTI Sponsors

GTI Sponsors
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