Agenda Item 2b: Digital Inclusion Ecosystem - Austin Urban Technology Movement — original pdf

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Digital Inclusion Ecosystem How did we start? ➢ In 2016, a group of Black professionals from Austin’s top tech companies came together to address an issue in their companies. ➢ They witnessed the consequences a lack of diversity and representation had within their respective companies. ➢ In order to combat this issue and increase representation of people of color, Austin Urban Technology Movement (AUTM) was created. What is AUTM? ➢ AUTM is a nonprofit corporation that bridges the gap between communities of color and the technology industry through: 1. 2. 3. Job placement Career development Networking opportunities AUTM Events 4th Annual Black History Month Defining Your Next Career ReThink Austin 2019 during Event at DropBox Move at HomeAway SXSW AUTM Programs AUTM Horizons at LBJ Early AUTM Day in the Life at BCL High School AUTM Horizons at KIPP AUstin Leadership Elementary What Did We Notice? ➢ After hosting events, launching programs, and learning more about the city, we realized a few challenges preventing us from accomplishing our goal: 1. 2. 3. 4. Austin has one of the largest racial wealth divides in America Social capital is fragmented with numerous groups working in silos Austin has a diminishing diverse population, specifically within the Black community Communities of color are less capable of executing basic internet skills, yet alone understanding the technology industry The Role of Digital Inclusion ➢ Digital Inclusion is social inclusion. ➢ Digital inclusion ensures underserved individuals and disadvantaged groups have access to, and skills to use, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). ➢ Allowing them to be able to participate in and benefit from today's growing knowledge and information in society. Current State of Digital Inclusion Our Solution ➢ Expose students and professionals of color to the technology industry through job placement, career development, and networking opportunities. ➢ Breakdown silos and collaborate with local entities. ➢ Continue to be consistent with AUTM programming and events. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ AUTM Day in the Life AUTM Horizons AUTM Weekly Newsletter AUTM Corporate Events ReThink Austin at SXSW AUTMites Cohort Why Does This Matter? The Austin Metro Master Plan ➢ We have an affordability issue and the master plan is designed to pull the entire community together. - Mayor Adler ➢ The master workforce plan is about getting other people’s foot in the door. - Judge Sarah Eckhardt ➢ The master plan identifies where we need to be in 2021 and 2025. It provides a clear roadmap and shows we need to look at IT, career pathways, skilled trade, and manufacturing. - Dr. Richard Rhodes, CEO of ACC Questions ? Follow us @autmtx on social