Revolutionizing Tech Hiring: Strategies for a Diverse Workforce

Date: September 19, 2024

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Category: Session

Location:

One Broadway
5th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02142
United States

Session information:

Join Per Scholas Greater Boston and Loop Lab for a panel discussion with employer partners, focused on practical approaches to diversifying the tech talent pipeline. Together, they are creating new pathways into tech by tapping into a pool of diverse individuals eager to learn and launch their careers.

How can companies sharpen their competitive edge in today’s market? Elevate your advantage with a diverse workforce by rethinking outdated hiring practices.

Industry leaders have long recognized the need for greater diversity in tech, but filling crucial roles in IT, cybersecurity, and AV tech remains a challenge. Effective strategies to achieve these diversity goals appear scarce. This is a session that shows you ways to change the game!

Embrace a fresh perspective and transform outdated hiring practices—there’s no shame in change! This panel will explore broad-based solutions, from removing 4-year degree requirements to implementing diverse talent pools. The session aims to chart a course toward a more inclusive industry. The insights shared will be crucial for hiring professionals, policymakers, industry leaders, and educators, offering a blueprint to dismantle obstacles and foster diversity at every level. Don’t miss this transformative session!