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3 nonprofits committed to empowering women in tech

CIO

Here, a number of factors are at play, not the least of which are IT workplace cultures that have a long way to go. The program starts with six months of training and educational courses and followed by a paid internship to gain hands-on experience. Here are three of note. This amount of support really surprised me.

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14 organizations that support LGBTQ+ tech workers

CIO

Maven Youth Maven Youth is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ youth to “network, organize, and educate for social change through technology and the tech sector.” The nonprofit was born after IBM sponsored a focus group in 2005 at the Human Rights Campaign headquarters in Washington, D.C.,

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Unlocking Corporate Social Responsibility: 10 Impactful Ways to Give Back as a Business Owner

Strategy Driven

Corporate Social Responsibility is neither a trend nor something only for the large companies with millions in revenue. Here, we have listed ten ways to engage in corporate social responsibility and give back to society as a business owner. It’ll position you as a socially responsible brand. It can help you in two ways.

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Don’t let new hybrid workplaces keep the old systemic racism

TechCrunch

Entrepreneurs need to help get their employees into proven training programs that show the true impact of their unconscious biases. To be sure, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted and profoundly altered many aspects of work life, including in-person diversity training and workforce development. VR training programs. Actions speak.

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How Blacks in Technology Foundation is ‘stomping the divide’

CIO

Whether it’s workplace issues, social justice issues, or talking about engineering, and help each other along with our careers,” says Greenlee. Today BIT includes a for-profit and a nonprofit side, each of which seeks to break down barriers, create opportunity, and diversify the tech talent pipeline.

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Per Scholas and Cloudera Innovate to Solve for the Skills Gap in Data

Cloudera

Specialized jobs that come with higher pay and better benefits are typically only available for those who can afford for the training and skills required to make it in the industry. With campuses in 19 cities, Per Scholas has now trained nearly 17,000 individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to launch vibrant new tech careers.

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Scrum Spotlight: Saraounia Mboka-Boyer

scruminc

Scrum Spotlight: Saraounia Mboka-Boyer The Inspiring Intersection of Social Impact and Agility by the Scrum Inc. Team | July 27 , 2023 | Blog This month, we are thrilled to introduce Saraounia Mboka-Boyer, a true visionary and trailblazer at the remarkable intersection of social impact and agility. With Scrum Inc.,

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