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Blacks In Technology: Informational Deck
Blacks In Technology is the largest tech-focused community and media organization dedicated to increasing Black representation and participation in the technology industry. It has over 13,000 members across 41 chapters in 7 countries. Through events, resources, guidance and networking opportunities, it aims to establish a blueprint of technical excellence and innovation while providing career support to its members.
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Blacks In Technology: Informational Deck
- 2. Stomping The Divide Foundedin 2008 and established in 2012, Blacks In Technology LLC is the largest tech focused community and media organization that is dedicated to increasing the representation and participation of Black people in the technology industry.
- 3. CAREER SUPPORT •NETWORKING • TECH RESOURCES Through community-focused activities, events and outreach, The Blacks In Technology (BIT) Foundation is “Stomping the Divide” by establishing a blueprint of world-class technical excellence and innovation by providing resources, guidance, networking, and opportunities for members to share their expertise and advance their careers.
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- 5. 41 Chapters in7 Countries United States Chapters • Atlanta, GA • Austin, TX • Buffalo-Rochester, NY • Charlotte, NC • Chicago, IL • Cincinnati, OH • Cleveland, OH • Columbia, SC • Columbus, OH • Dallas - North, TX • Denver, CO • Detroit, MI • Houston, TX • Indianapolis, IN • Jacksonville, FL • Las Vegas, NV • Los Angeles, CA • Louisville, KY • Memphis, TN • Minneapolis, MN Twin Cities • New York City Metro • Norfolk, VA Hampton Roads • Philadelphia, PA • Phoenix, AZ • Portland, OR • Raleigh-Durham, NC • San Diego, CA • San Francisco, CA Bay Area • Seattle, WA • St. Louis, MO • Tampa - Central FL • Washington, DC - DMV Global Chapters • Ibadan, Nigeria • Lagos, Nigeria • Port Harcourt, Nigeria • London, United Kingdom • Hamburg Germany • Nairobi, Kenya • Toronto, Canada • Auckland, New Zealand
- 6. The Faces ofBIT • Blacks in Technology serves several tech related disciplines. • Our 13,000+ member base includes, but is not limited to: Students & Transitional Technologists Technology Educators IT Professionals Tech Startup Founders & VCs Technology Business Leaders Non-Tech Workers
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- 8. The Minnesota ImpactAwareness & Advocacy
- 9. 2021 Goals & Strategy Career AccelerateCareer Development & Readiness Partnership Establish Strategic Partnerships & Programs Culture Promote & Advance an Equitable and Inclusive Culture Community Drive Community Enablement & Engagement
- 10. 10 The State ofBlack Talent in Tech 1/3 of African Americans struggle with digital access, adoption & literacy Access Tech exodus in result of a toxic workplace, costs an estimate of $16B a year Culture 20% of computer graduates are black, but only make up 6% of the tech industry Talent 2.1% of startup founders receive venture capital funding, while 75% goes to all-white founders Venture Capital If not addressed, 76% of black people will be shut out of 86% of US jobs in 2045. Digital Equity 1/3 $16B 6% 2.1% 76%
- 11. 11 Awareness Intention & Value:Hiring for Clout, or for Change? Access Active Engagement & Outreach Relationship Building Career Pipeline: Resources & Tools Advancement It is Not a “One Shoe Fits All” Approach AAAA Concept Accountability Improve & Measure Effectiveness of Advancing Black Talent in Tech
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- 13. 13 Converge aligns theBlack community with mentors from many disciplines and companies for the single goal of accelerating their professional advancement. Converge Mentor Program Funding 1,000+ Nanodegree scholarships to empower individuals to learn in-demand tech skills in Programming for Data Science with Python, Product Management or Cloud DevOps Engineering. Udacity BITCON is the annual conference for Blacks In Technology featuring the tech industry’s most respected brands and most influential Black voices and subject matter experts. BITCON https://convergementor.org/ https://www.udacity.com/scholarships/blacks-in- technology https://hopin.com/events/bitcon-2021
- 14. 14 Grab a glassand kick back with the BIT - Twin Cities chapter for BIT & Friends: Tech Happy Hour! Come meet and network with other like-minded professionals as you learn about the fantastic initiatives BIT is doing for the Twin Cities! BIT & Friends: Tech Happy Hour BIT x TECHQUERIA CAREER FAIR June Chapter Meeting https://tinyurl.com/BIT-TC-THH https://foundation.blacksintechnology.net/career-fair- registration/ https://tinyurl.com/bit-tc-cms June 17 6 PM – 7 PM CDT The Blacks In Technology and Techqueria career fair series makes it easy for companies seeking diverse technical talent. Our goal is to help you stand out from the crowd and to shin a spotlight on Black and Latinx talent. Whether you’re looking for your first job in tech, or you’re a seasoned tech veteran exploring options, we’ll place you in direct contact with organization who are making a deliberate effort to add diversity to their teams. June 18 1 PM – 3 PM CDT Featuring STS Enterprise Corporation with special guests (and co- founders) Alton Cryer and Jeremy Calhoun. STS Enterprise Corporation is a leadership development organization, dedicated to cultivating wiser, more disciplined and productive young men and women. Through authentic, transformative and excellence-driven programs, STS Enterprise are encouraging students to exceed expectations, defy stereotypes, and create an unyielding mindset. June 21 6 PM – 7 PM CDT
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Editor's Notes
- #2 Topic Conversation Topic: The Seat at the Table: Having a Voice & Leading with Influence Description: The Blacks In Technology Foundation is the largest community of Black professionals in the technology industry. Through community-focused activities, events, and outreach, The Blacks In Technology (BIT) Foundation is "Stomping the Divide" by establishing a blueprint of world-class technical excellence and innovation by providing resources, guidance, networking, and opportunities for members to share their expertise and advance their careers. The Blacks In Technology -Twin Cities chapter will address common issues black professionals experience when wanting "a seat at the table." We seek to enlighten and invite participants to create an inclusive culture that advocates and enables black professionals to have a voice and influence at the table.
- #3 We are the largest tech focused community and media organization that is dedicated to increasing the representation and participation of Black people in the technology industry. We help black people start their careers in technology and advance their careers in technology. We can control the narrative of what it means to be a black professional in technology and how that is represented in the media.
- #4 We support this mission through community-focused activities, events, and outreach. We establish a blueprint of technical excellence and innovation by provided career support, networking, opportunities, and resources. CAREER SUPPORT Job boards, mentorships, and strategic partnerships give members an upper hand in their job search and career advancement goals. NETWORKING Professional and social events connect our community. Virtual and physical events are core to the BIT mission. TECH RESOURCES Through our relationships, the BIT Foundation offers discounts on technical training, and events and conferences.
- #6 We are a growing a community of 13,000+ members
- #7 * Approx. 75% of our member base is comprised of existing IT professionals ** Non-Tech workers are defined as employees in the tech industry that work in non-technical roles, such as sales, legal, HR, marketing, customer service, and operations.
- #8 The Blacks In Technology Foundation enjoys sponsorship, collaboration, partnership, and donations from the largest names in tech.
- #9 Increase awareness of our mission. Advocate for black people wanting to start or advance their career in technology.
- #10 Drive Community Enablement & Engagement Enable focused discussions Accelerate Career Development & Readiness Partner Improve Establish talent pipeline Establish Strategic Partnerships & Programs Develop partnership with Promote & Advance an Equitable & Inclusive Culture Increase awareness & engagement of the Introduce new programs promoting
- #11 1 - https://www.governing.com/now/Its-2020-Why-Is-the-Digital-Divide-Still-with-Us.html “roughly one-third of African American and Hispanic households struggle with digital access, adoption, and literacy” - Governing 2 - https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2017/04/27/toxic-workplaces-technology-women-minorities-retention/100977038/ “toxic workplaces – where harassment, stereotyping and bullying occur – are driving away women and people of color. Not only does the exodus undercut tech companies' efforts to boost diversity, it's costing an estimated $16 billion a year” - Kapor Center for Social Impact and Harris Poll 3 – National Science Foundation “20 percent of computer science graduates are Black and Latinx, which does not at all square with the fact that they only make up 6 percent of the tech industry” National Science Foundation 4 - https://www.dbresearch.com/PROD/RPS_EN-PROD/PROD0000000000511664/America%27s_Racial_Gap_%26_Big_Tech%27s_Closing_Window.pdf?undefined&realload=~O0N09GRzoQ0xd2F61PbZzAgK1Nat/p1IsCarc6UuhrD6ALNyvEpOCbb8ddBmOjcJIsg9NcHfdpGoUtpYO0zHg== “75% of all venture capital funding rounds go to startups with all-white founders. The study also found that only 2.1% of startup founders are Black and 2.6% are Latino. Yet diverse startup teams provide a better return on investment through IPOs and acquisitions than all-white teams” - Kauffmann Fellows Research Center 5 - https://www.kauffmanfellows.org/journal_posts/the-pipeline-myth-ethnicity-fund-managers “the digital equity gap, if not addressed, by 2045, 76% Black people will be shut out of 86% of U.S. jobs in 2045” – Deutchse Bank
- #12 AAAA Concept
- #16 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bit.twincities/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacksintech.twincities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/bit-twin-cities/ Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/blacks-in-technology-minneapolis-st-paul/ Website: www.liinks.co/bit.twincities Email: twincities@blacksintechnology.net
- #17 Website: https://foundation.blacksintechnology.net/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-blacks-in-technology-foundation/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blksintech/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BITnonprofit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blacksintechfoundation/ Donations: https://foundation.blacksintechnology.net/donate/ (Midwest Donate Select Minneapolis/Twin Cities MN Chapter)