Beyond Tech Skills

BTS-031 Cultivating a Diverse Workforce? Start Sooner Than Later: Jerika Jones on Inspiring the Next Generation of Technologists


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Sure, information technology has provided excellent career opportunities for huge numbers of people … but what about people who’ve been traditionally excluded from those chances to participate in that bounty? How do we make sure that we’re cultivating the rich possibilities of those with completely different experiences and backgrounds than the typical “bro culture” that predominates our industry?
Jerika Jones, the Executive Director of INTech Camp For Girls, explains to Jim and Liron how she and her team works to inspire the next generation to join the ranks of IT professionals by becoming what Jerika calls a good accomplice.
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Beyond Tech SkillsBy Liron Amitzi, Jim Czuprynski

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