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IT leaders turn to HBCUs for future IT talent

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They point to statistics that highlight challenges in IT workforce recruitment and diversity. More specifically, Harrison says the program is meant to aid NCDIT in recruiting more diverse talent to its own ranks. Drew Walker worked as a web development intern at NCDIT last summer, between his freshman and sophomore years.

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DEI that works: 5 companies reaping the benefits of IT diversity strategies

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Diversity not only helps organizations perform better but fostering equity and inclusion can also strengthen recruiting and retention rates, as well as overall employee satisfaction. The tech industry has long been known for its lack of diversity and, as a result, there’s been a big push for companies to take DEI strategies seriously.

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10 fastest growing US tech hubs for IT talent

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Dice defines a growing tech hub as a city with universities and colleges to recruit from, venture funding opportunities, a strong social scene for networking, and existing companies looking to hire talent. These 10 cities are the fastest growing tech hubs by salary, according to Dice. increase from 2021, according to Dice.

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How Blacks in Technology Foundation is ‘stomping the divide’

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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. BIT and OneTen , a network for Black talent and employers, partnered with Udacity to offer a scholarship program for business analytics, digital marketing, and front-end web development.

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Cornerstone OnDemand Delivers Web Projects 30% Faster with Netlify

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Cornerstone OnDemand is a public company that helps organizations recruit, train, and manage their people. Its customers include hundreds of the world’s largest companies—from Walgreens and Starwood Hotels & Resorts to Deutsche Post DHL and Western Union, as well as government agencies, hospitals, nonprofits, and schools.