by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors
Google Executives mentor Project Still I Rise students in artificial intelligence fundamentals and other in-demand tech skills in STEM
Career Guidance Session at Google NYC
The three-part series culminated with a visit to Google’s New York City office. During their trip, students were exposed to pathways toward careers in the tech industry as well as the efforts and strides made in diversity, inclusion, and gender parity. Members of the Black Googler Network based in the New York office were invited to speak to the students about support, mentorship, and career guidance. Why?
“Seeing themselves in these types of roles is important. The pipeline to tech jobs for diverse candidates is not strong. That’s a reflection of exposure at a younger age – starting in elementary or middle school to programs like the robotics and coding camps offered through nonprofits like Project Still I Rise.
Thereafter, even with a degree, many diverse candidates aren’t completely prepared — to no fault of their own. It takes mentorship, guidance, and community support. I tell students: ‘You belong here. You can come in and be yourself and add value through your perspective, your skills and knowledge,’” says Williams.
What: 3-part empowerment series on tech skills building and pathways to tech careers
Where: Dallas, Texas and New York, New York
This story was first reported on Blacknews.com
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Source: Black Enterprise
