In November 2020, the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Commerce awarded $500,000 across a handful of organizations for its PHL: Most Diverse Tech Hub initiative. The three-part initiative seeks to boost tech skills for the future talent pipeline — specifically Black and brown Philadelphians looking to move into technology careers.
For its part in this funded initiative, Technically Media is managing the Philadelphia Tech Industry Partnership, through which it is convening technology employers to identify sector and talent needs with workforce diversity at top of mind, and building the network of employer partners. These partners should be committed to providing internships, on-the-job training, unsubsidized employment and targeted mentoring.
The articles appearing here are also a part of the PHL: Most Diverse Tech Hub initiative. They were independently reported and not reviewed by other partners.
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As part of the Most Diverse Tech Hub initiative, Technical.ly is convening biz experts to share actually actionable best practices for diversity, equity and inclusion. The Knowledge House’s Jerelyn Rodriguez will lead this interactive workshop.
The Penn sociology grad is now a senior software engineer with Elastic. Here's how she turned past nonprofit and engagement experience into dev skills, and her advice for those pursuing their own tech careers.
HR pro Tamara Rasberry breaks down an often-overlooked type of mistreatment — and offers suggestions on how to help keep your employees safe.
As part of the Most Diverse Tech Hub initiative, Technical.ly is convening biz experts to share actually actionable best practices for diversity, equity and inclusion. Tamara Rasberry will lead this interactive workshop.
"If my freshman self knew that he’d go from a pretty bad engineering student to getting his master’s degree from Johns Hopkins, he’d be in complete shock," said Tyler Ramdass, now a junior cybersecurity specialist at Warminster's Sabre Systems, Inc.
The Tech Mentorship Forum is will connect "racially diverse" peers with experienced pros working in the field.
The software engineer II works remotely from Maryland for the Philly-based URBN's Nuuly brand.
heristic founders Mercedes Ballard and Kristin Bond break down what you should be doing to attract underrepresented pros — and what the real endgame should be for diversity initiatives.
As part of the ongoing Most Diverse Tech Hub initiative, Technical.ly is convening experts and biz pros to share actually actionable DEI best practices. heristic's Mercedes Ballard and Kristin Bonds will lead this interactive workshop.
Google senior technical product manager Ayodele Duyile explains the box-checking traps companies fall into — and how much better your inclusive workplace can be without it.
Campus Philly interviewed the young technologist about his path into the industry, his work leading the National Youth Bike Council, and his advice for those pursuing a similar career path.
As part of the ongoing Most Diverse Tech Hub initiative, Technical.ly is convening experts and biz pros to share actually actionable DEI best practices. Techsgiving cofounder Ayo Duyile will lead this interactive session on the ethics of marketing your company's diversity.
Modeled on existing partnerships focused on hospitality and manufacturing, Technical.ly is supporting the launch of a quarterly stakeholder gathering on tech employment. The first is Tuesday, May 24.
Does the thought of sharing your employees' salaries in the open make you squeamish? You may need to evaluate pay discrepancies at your company first.
If you're having a hard time attracting a diverse applicant pool for your job openings, "replace requirements with results" — and other best practices from DEI pro Alyssa Vásquez.
As part of the ongoing Most Diverse Tech Hub initiative, Technical.ly is convening experts and biz pros to share actually actionable DEI best practices. Consultant Alyssa Vásquez of Cultured Enuf will lead this interactive session.
If you're not sure where to start in building your company's diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, start here.
As part of the ongoing Most Diverse Tech Hub initiative, Technical.ly is convening experts and biz pros to share actually actionable best practices for building an inclusive culture.
That mean hundreds of thousands more dollars are going to workforce development and related efforts, with a goal of bringing more Black and brown residents into the industry.
Our annual “tasting menu” of trending technical topics and real-world deployments will be a hybrid twist during Philly Tech Week 2022 presented by Comcast.
Black and Latinx entrepreneurs can win thousands of dollars in investments and resources for their businesses through the program from Coded by Kids.
Technical.ly is partnering with the Department of Commerce initiative to assess: What are the biggest obstacles to Philadelphia being the country’s most diverse tech hub?
Do you have what it takes to join the team?
The grad student describes a typical day in data collection and analysis, and how he overcame homesickness through supports at Penn.
Campus Philly interviewed the global search marketing manager about his path into the industry, and his advice for those pursuing a similar career: "Always continue being a student."
The new Tech Scholars program is taking aim at inequity in Philly's tech job pipeline.
Professional development, employee resource groups and inclusive cultures can boost racial equity in tech. These organizational leaders and advocates share actionable steps to get there.
With the right strategy and resources, companies can support the development of future technologists from all backgrounds — or train them directly. Here are three big ways to boost racial equity in tech via skills training.
Campus Philly interviewed the services delivery manager about being a "mathematician by trade, philanthropist at heart" and her career advice to aspiring tech professionals.
Check out the new video for the City's initiative to grow, attract and retain diverse tech talent.
Our day of case studies on serious technical deployments will be free for early registrants. It's all happening (virtually) during Philly Tech Week 2021 presented by Comcast.
From funding to mentorship, leaders from local and national tech training orgs tell us how nonprofits and businesses can better collaborate in preparing young people for tech careers. One lesson: Companies, "you don’t need to come here and come save us."
Leaders of local tech and tech-enabled companies, tell us about your internal work to increase racial equity. It's part of the City of Philadelphia's Most Diverse Tech Hub initiative.