Finalists Coming October 13!
Go back

Black Girls Code Is Emphasizing The Business Imperative In Investing And Diversifying STEAM Fields

Black Girls Code PROJECT
Black Girls Code Is Emphasizing The Business Imperative In Investing And Diversifying STEAM Fields by Black Girls Code

credits

Title
  • Black Girls Code Is Emphasizing The Business Imperative In Investing And Diversifying STEAM Fields
Entrant
  • Black Girls Code

About This Project

Summary

Since 2011, Black Girls Code has been dedicated to placing one million girls and gender expansive youth of color in tech by 2040. The organization ignites interest, activates potential, and nurtures careers in tech for girls and women of color ages 7-25. BGC has created a renewed emphasis on workforce development and longer term support to give Black and gender expansive youth the skills and confidence to envision a career in STEAM fields.

Goals & Objectives

Led by CEO Cristina Mancini, the intentional choice to broaden BGC's focus and STEM curriculum to include the arts shows young Black and gender expansive youth the ways in which they can incorporate creativity, bringing their full selves, in tech careers.

Results & Impact

Cristina has secured impactful partnerships for BGC participants. Intertwining the arts with “Build a Beat Challenge with Ciara” and career development resources with RiseUp with ServiceNow are providing BGC participants ample support to feel confident to envision a tech career.