Tech Equity Collective - Accelerating Black innovation in tech

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COLLECTIVELY ACCELERATING black ACCESS, Ambition AND ADVANCEMENT IN TECH

We initiate energizing pathways into tech for Black people.

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PROGRAMS

Tech Equity Collective Tech Prep

Tech Equity Collective Tech Prep is a holistic career development program designed to support Black professionals looking to transition into technical roles. Through live and on-demand coaching sessions, playbooks, and workshops; participants will be equipped with the know-how to successfully navigate their career transition.

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EXPERIENCES

10/08/22

CultureCon NYC

In Tech Equity Collective’s CultureCon NYC panel, ”Breaking into Tech as a Creative Talent", the team spotlighted three Black trailblazers making impact at the intersection of technology and creativity. Check back soon to watch the recap and learn about their experiences as they navigated tech while making their mark on culture.

PROGRAMS

Black Women Techmakers

Black Women Techmakers is a partnership with Women Techmakers and Tech Equity Collective that seeks to provide visibility, community, and resources for Black women in tech in order to build a world where all women can thrive in tech.

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RESOURCES

Google Developer Student Clubs

Community groups for college and university students interested in Google developer technologies. Students grow their knowledge in a peer-to-peer learning environment and build solutions for local businesses and their community.

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Google Cloud Certification

Get hands-on experience and validate your ability to transform businesses with Google Cloud technology. Choose the certification that’s right for you with three different options based on your level of experience managing cloud enterprise solutions.

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Code with Google

Get access to several programs aimed at building coding and technical skills that can unlock opportunities. Grow your practical computer science skills, build Android apps using Android Studio, take a machine learning crash course, learn to code on your phone, and so much more.

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We create experiences that center Blackness and transform perspectives.

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RESOURCES

Google Developer Group

Join a Google Developer Group to learn a range of technical topics and meet local like-minded developers from over 1,000 chapters across 140 countries. All are welcome, including those with unique backgrounds from various companies and industries.

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Google for Startups: Black Founders Fund

The Google for Startups Black Founders Fund provides non-dilutive cash awards to Black led startups that have participated in our programs or have been nominated by our partner community or a previous recipient. Selected founders receive $100,000 in capital along with Google Cloud credits and hands-on support to help their startup grow.

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Tech Exchange

Tech Exchange is a semester-long virtual academic program that teaches students applied computer science skills, offers 1:1 mentorship sessions, and builds social capital among Black+, Latinx+ and Native+ students at partner schools.

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EXPERIENCES

06/17/22

Something In The Water

A weekend-long music festival and innovation summit where thought-leaders and creators come together to celebrate and accelerate Black+ innovation. Check out the video to see how we showed up to share the wealth of knowledge about the tech industry with the Black community. Spoiler alert — we spoke on a panel, hosted a block party, and even launched an apparel pop-up.

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Code Next

A free, computer science education program that meets Black+, Latinx+ and Native+ high school students in their own communities, helping to build skills needed for rewarding careers in computer science-related fields.

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Grow with Google

Get access to training, tools, and resources to help you grow your skills, career, or business. Join nine million Americans who have already learned applied digital skills and earned certificates in topics like IT, data analytics, project management, UX design, and more.

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We convene companies and organizations to increase capacity for change at scale.

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Collective action inspires breakthroughs—let’s work together. We invite passionate tech companies and organizations to join us as TEC Advocates.

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