As the tech industry nears a 1,000,000 job shortfall by 2020, many within in the industry are scrambling to keep these important positions in America. #YesWeCode sees this situation as an opportunity. As globalization continues, the need for highly-skilled workers in technology is increasing. These jobs are a high-paying career pathway for young workers of color. #YesWeCode believes we must enact change in the tech sector to break down barriers so that young Black and Latinx men and women can earn living wage jobs while thriving in a work environment which has traditionally been dominated by White men. This panel will explore successful ways to reduce barriers to access and increase hire and retention of employees of color in the tech sector.
Moderator: Felix Flores