RACE and ETHNICITY
U.S. Industry Participation by Racial Group 1
It's no secret that tech skills are in high demand. Employment in computer science and eng- ineering is growing at twice the rate of the national average, providing jobs with higher pay and better benefits as well as strong potential for career growth. Black and Latinx workers face structural and economic barriers that have prevented their entry into STEM careers for generations. Compared to total private industry, the high tech sector employs a significantly smaller share of Black workers (7.4% high tech to 14.4% overall) and Latinx workers (8% to 13.9%) . 1
High Tech Industries All Private Industries Code2College Students & Alumni
40
34.0%
30
28.8%
20
14.4%
13.9%
10
8.0%
7.4%
of Code2College students identify as Black or Latinx
62%
0
Black
Hispanic or Latinx
Code2College strives to support our student population, who are mostly Black and Latinx, with the education, exposure, and experience they need to become tomorrow's leaders in STEM. One of the ways we help our students to see themselves in tech careers is through partnership with tech company ERGs. Mentorship from volunteers that share their racial identity can be a valuable reinforcement for our students that they belong and can succeed in tech careers.
Code2College '21, Software Engineering Intern at DISCO '22, University of Virginia '26 Sonia B. "I want to pursue STEM not only to be a motivation to many younger Black women, but also because I believe there are so many chances in STEM that will allow me to contribute to the development of solutions to global challenges."
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