There’s a digital divide that exists in the U.S. today. Blacks and Latinos are approximately 30% of the U.S. population, but are drastically underrepresented in the Silicon Valley high tech workforce, with Latinos averaging 7% and Blacks just 3%.
Up To Code Academy decided to do something about it!
Not sure what a video-based lesson looks like? Press play on lesson 1, “Numbers Don’t Lie”, and experience it for yourself! Then, if you like what you see, simply register for free to access the entire course and the Resource Hub.
You’re one click away form getting Up To Code on the Digital Divide!
Check out this enlightening article on how the tech industry is still struggling with the issue of diversity and inclusion.
Don’t miss Hackathon Academy’s groundbreaking event DREAMerHack! hosted by the Qeyno Group. Click the link to learn more.
Up To Code Academy’s Digital Divide, Vol.1 young host and co-producer, George Hofstetter, named Young Futurist 2018 by The Root. Read the article to find out more.
