This is a list of resources to help you gain experience, find a job, prep for interviews, get connected in the industry, connect with like-minded people, and more! It is by no means all-encompassing, but it will give you an idea of what's out there.
Get a Mentor / Gain Experience
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ADPList: Connect with mentors in your skill set to discuss topics such as job searching, career transitions, professional development, and upskilling.
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Website: https://app.adplist.org/
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MentorColor: Engage with experts from FAANG and other top tech companies through live courses and coaching sessions.
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Website: https://mentorcolor.org/
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Multiverse: Explore tech apprenticeship opportunities to gain hands-on experience.
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Website: https://www.multiverse.io/en-US
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Creating Coding Careers: Access apprenticeships designed to launch your tech career.
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Website: https://cccareers.org/
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The Collab Lab: Work remotely on real-world projects with other early-career developers to gain practical experience.
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Website: https://the-collab-lab.codes/
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Diversity Groups
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Black Tech Pipeline: Get matched with vetted companies that value Black tech talent.
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Website: https://blacktechpipeline.com/
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Blacks in Technology: A global platform for Black professionals in technology.
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Website: https://www.blacksintechnology.net
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CODE2040: Dedicated to dismantling structural barriers preventing the full participation and leadership of Black and Latinx technologists.
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Website: https://www.code2040.org
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Us in Technology: Provides mentoring and job placement for minorities in tech.
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Website: https://www.usintechnology.com/
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Wonder Women Tech: Amplifies women, BIPOC, and underrepresented individuals in STEM.
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Website: https://wonderwomentech.com/about/
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Digital Undivided: Empowers Black and Latinx women entrepreneurs.
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Website: https://www.digitalundivided.com
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Girl Code: Offers services, education, mentoring, and placement for women and non-binary individuals.
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Website: https://www.girl-code.co.uk/
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Brilliant Black Minds: Provides interview preparation and support for minorities.
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Out in Tech: The world's largest nonprofit community of LGBTQ+ tech leaders.
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Website: https://outintech.com/
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oSTEM: A nonprofit professional association for LGBTQ+ STEM professionals.
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Website: https://www.ostem.org
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TransTech Social Enterprises: An incubator for LGBTQ+ tech talent, focusing on economically empowering transgender individuals.
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Website: https://transtechsocial.org/about/
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Young Professionals with Pride: A community network for LGBTQ+ and allied professionals.
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Website: https://www.thegsba.org/events/ypp
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Out to Innovate: Empowers LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM through education, advocacy, professional development, networking, and peer support.
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Website: https://noglstp.org
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LGBTQ in Technology: A community for LGBTQ+ individuals in the tech industry.
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Website: http://lgbtq.technology
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Lesbians Who Tech: A community of LGBTQ+ women, non-binary, and trans individuals in tech.
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Website: https://lesbianswhotech.org/
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Queer Tech Club: A networking group for LGBTQ+ tech professionals.
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Website: https://www.queertechclub.com/
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Get Connected
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Meetup: Search for tech-related events and groups in your geographical area and sign up for alerts.
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Website: https://www.meetup.com
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Eventbrite: Discover one-off tech events and conferences.
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Website: https://www.eventbrite.com
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