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Achieving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Tech THE PROBLEM Lack of diversity in Tech WAGE EQUITY IN TECH White men remain at the top. Today, many workers are separated into various jobs which are historically underpaid because of their gender or race. TEXAS POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS Moving from majority white, to majority non-white TEXAS HOUSEHOLDS BROADBAND AVAILABILITY Not enough quality connection to accommodate online learning for students and remote work for adults AUSTIN TOP 10 ADVERTISED JOBS Majority of the 10 jobs are in the technology industry AUSTIN TOP 25 SKILLS IN DEMAND Majority of the top 25 skills are technical or can be done in the tech industry AUSTIN TOP 10 TECH JOBS POSTING AND WAGES Only 1 tech job makes less than $50K in salary HOW TO ACHIEVE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN TECH? Exposure, skills development, and build social capital! WHY AUSTIN URBAN TECHNOLOGY MOVEMENT? We are innovative and breaking the status quo. Less talk and more action! HOW TO CONNECT WITH AUTM? Go to www.autmtx.org to download our AUTM Learn application and sign up for the AUTM newsletter! Link to the AUTM newsletter https://www.autmtx.org/join-autm WHAT ELSE IS AUTM DOING? Using technology to transform lives by eliminating the digital divide and the racial wealth gap Thank You Please assist us in achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the technology industry by going to www.autmtx.org to donate, volunteer, or join the AUTM community! We are also on social via @autmtx