Lift Every Voice in Tech: Co-designed Recommendations to Support Black Workers and Learners Seeking to Enter and Advance in Technology Industry Career Pathways

This report outlines recommendations for technology industry collaborators to improve access to non-four-year degree career pathways and address systemic barriers within the technology learning and workforce ecosystem. It emphasizes the importance of employers and training providers continuously listening to and actively responding to the needs of workers and learners, advocating for collaborative partnerships that include these groups at the core. By focusing on historically excluded communities, such as Black workers, the report aims to 1) facilitate the creation and implementation of accessible pathways to tech careers, 2) promote diverse talent acquisition, retention, and economic progress, and 3) foster inclusive innovation and global competitiveness.