Many organizations are working to make tech more diverse, and choosing where to put your time and support can be hard. These are eight of our favorites. Each one opens doors for underrepresented groups in technology and helps people build careers in the field.
Eight organizations we recommend
- Black Girls Code introduces girls of color to technology and computer science. It gives young women the skills and resources to pursue tech careers and become leaders in the industry.
- Afrotech is a community for Black and African American professionals in technology, with resources, networking and support.
- Dev Color works to increase the representation of people of color in tech through mentorship, training and resources.
- Queer Code is a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQ+ people in tech, offering resources, networking and support.
- Power to Fly connects women in tech with remote and flexible jobs, and supports them as they advance their careers.
- Techqueria supports Latinx people in tech with resources, mentorship and community.
- Women Who Code inspires women to excel in technology careers, with resources, networking and support.
- AnitaB.org works to increase the representation of women and other underrepresented groups in tech through resources, mentorship and support.
Why partner with them
Partnering with any of these organizations supports their work directly. They provide the training, mentoring and networks that help underrepresented communities succeed in technology. Your support helps build a more diverse, inclusive and equitable industry.
Where Mavericks fits in
Mavericks Recruiting on Demand is committed to a more diverse and inclusive tech industry. We have supported Black Girls Code and Dev Color directly. We have also helped our clients partner with Afrotech, AnitaB.org, Power to Fly and Women Who Code. Through this work, we want to open more opportunities for underrepresented groups in tech and help our clients build more diverse, inclusive teams.