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Just 4% of technology professionals are women of color, yet women of color comprise 20% of the U.S. population. In tech, they are underrepresented, overlooked, & not in the room. We are on a mission for change. Inspired by NPower's 40 by 22 initiative to bring more women into our tech training programs & Instructors' Institute, we are proud to celebrate the second annual Women of Color in Tech Day on March 12th.
This national, virtual celebration will feature two important conversations as we breakdown the magic that happens when policy meets practice. The first panel: Policymakers on the Current State & What Comes Next will bring together influential elected officials who are making change through legislation & advocacy. They will share actions they have taken, strategies for government leaders at every level, & how we need to redefine access to careers in technology.
The second panel: Driving Change in the Corporate World will be a introspective look at the private sector's efforts to diversify the tech industry & support women of color. 2020 was the catalyst for many companies to begin critically looking at Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives & commitments. But, how is that really going? Should we be celebrating? What has worked & what has failed? And, how do we shake up corporate cultures & long-standing hiring practices to welcome non-traditional talent?
When policy in government meets practice in industry, we have the recipe for substantial & sustainable change. We invite you to join us on March 12th for 90 minutes of inspiration & action.
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