Hacking Diversity
A Nationally Scalable Program to Increase Diversity in the Tech Sector
Abstract
The tech industry has a deserved reputation for failing to achieve diversity in its workforce, with the vast majority of technical roles being held by men, and the majority of those being white or Asian. Despite rhetoric from the sector around taking proactive steps to improve diversity, little has changed. Improving the STEM education pipeline for underrepresented demographics could lead to improved rates of diverse hiring. This is in the best interest of the sector as it relates to an improved bottom line. This article poses a pilot program to assess the viability of a community college-based, blended learning platform to enhance STEM education and, ultimately, diversity in the tech workplace.
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