The inaugural Black women in the technology cohort will graduate on March 15

The inaugural cohort classes of Black Women in Tech, a pioneering program to extend the representation of women of color in the tech industry, will end on March 15.

This pioneering initiative offers training and skills development in any respect levels for women starting or transitioning to a profession in technology. It can be intended for many who need to expand their specialist knowledge or achievement in response to WVXU News in the technology industry.

According to the portal, the program offers Google Career Certificates in six areas: IT support, UX design, data analytics, project management, cybersecurity, and digital marketing and e-commerce.

The three-month program, which incorporates 16 hours of classes per week, also supports participant success by providing services comparable to child care, mentoring, case management and financial education workshops.

Ebony Young, vp of impact at the Urban League, said of the initiative: “These women have worked hard to do the work needed to enter an in-demand industry with good wages and advancement opportunities.

“We are so happy that we can play a small part in their success and can’t wait to see what they do next.”

Data Science program graduate Keturah Tatum said about participating in this groundbreaking program: “In today’s digital world, access to technology could be very vital.

“For me, this program, especially since it was one of the first cohorts of Black women, I really think it helped facilitate learning and skill development in our community,” Tatum continued. “It’s the first time I’ve seen this level of involvement by Black women in technology.”

Tatum, an operations specialist and small business owner (Kadosh Aromas), told WVXU News that she is on track to advance in her company. She noted that it was all due to the skills she acquired based on the skills she already had.

Another graduate, Taylor Higgins, took a project management course. Founder of Taylored Design Co. he said, “I am an entrepreneur and I always want to learn new things.”

“It’s really cool to have support that allows us to strengthen our individual capabilities, but also leverage contracts effectively and pursue new business opportunities,” Higgins also told WVXU News.

Black Women in Technology was made possible through collaboration between the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, the Brighton Center, the Community Action Agency and the Gaskins Foundation. According to the news site, the program also received support from JPMorgan Chase, Google and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber’s Employee Innovation Center.