What are your hopes and dreams for the future of Native people in computer science education and STEM? Join us on 11/16 for our Native Voices in CS Education and STEM webinar!

What’s the most authentic way to engage students as experts in the classroom so they can lead activities, support peer-to-peer teaching and offer critical feedback? Join our national panel of student leaders to learn about their own experience!

Racism is the default in our society and nowhere is the issue of race more embedded than in the workplace. Fighting racism at work means pushing the workplace to become something that it has never been before—truly equitable. As we contend with the Great Resignation and the impact of Covid, particularly among those most marginalized,Continue reading "How to Talk to Your Boss About Race Book Launch Event"

One of the hardest questions to answer when considering starting a VC-backed company is “Am I ready to start a company? How will my company succeed?” There are hundreds of thoughts that run through a founder's mind from the start and throughout their journey. Join us for a conversation with Clarence Bethea founder of UpsieContinue reading "Founders Making Waves in the Black Community"

Join Jim Lowry as he talks about lessons learned from his 30+ year career of minority business development. You’ll get practical strategies on securing the mentors, networks, and capital required for success as you pursue your dream of being a tech entrepreneur. You will also get a chance to win a copy of his newContinue reading "Fireside Chat with Author, Jim Lowry"

Despite the commitments made by large tech corporations over the past couple of years, the State of Tech Diversity: The Black Tech Ecosystem report revealed that progress towards racial equity has stalled across the tech pipeline. What now? How do we create systemic solutions to address the barriers facing Black talent across traditional and alternativeContinue reading "State of the Black Tech Ecosystem"

Attention: If you’re ever planning on interviewing for a job, this workshop applies to you! Join us for the May 20th workshop on navigating and succeeding in the behavioral and technical interview process! This is the third and final session of the SMASH Summit series. It’s run in partnership with Humane and will be heldContinue reading "SMASH x Humane Workshop: Mastering the Tech + Behavioral Interview (Virtual Workshop)"

Career Catalyst will host a conversation with two featured guests from its platform — Stephanie Sterling (Maritime Archeologist and Professional Scuba Diver) and Tyrance Billingsley II (Founder of Black Tech Street) — to discuss how history has informed their work and how the work that they do today will inform the future. Stephanie dives toContinue reading "Career Catalyst Black History Month 2023: A Deep Dive into the Past in Order to Change the Future"

Join us on May 16 at 5:00PM, for a special screening of "Bad Input," a three part video series taking action against discriminatory tech. In partnership with the Consumer Reports, hear from experts featured in the shorts films discuss how biases in algorithms result in unfair practices toward communities of color, often without their knowledge.Continue reading "Bad Input: Film Screening"