Career Resources

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

• ADPList: Connect with mentors in your skill set to discuss topics such as job searching, career transitions, professional development, and upskilling.​

  • Website: https://app.adplist.org/​

• MentorColor: Engage with experts from FAANG and other top tech companies through live courses and coaching sessions.​

  • Website: https://mentorcolor.org/​

• Multiverse: Explore tech apprenticeship opportunities to gain hands-on experience.​

  • Website: https://www.multiverse.io/en-US​

• Creating Coding Careers: Access apprenticeships designed to launch your tech career.​

  • Website: https://cccareers.org/​

• The Collab Lab: Work remotely on real-world projects with other early-career developers to gain practical experience.​

  • Website: https://the-collab-lab.codes/​

Diversity Groups

• Black Tech Pipeline: Get matched with vetted companies that value Black tech talent.​

  • Website: https://blacktechpipeline.com/​

• Blacks in Technology: A global platform for Black professionals in technology.​

  • Website: https://www.blacksintechnology.net​

• CODE2040: Dedicated to dismantling structural barriers preventing the full participation and leadership of Black and Latinx technologists.​

  • Website: https://www.code2040.org​

• Us in Technology: Provides mentoring and job placement for minorities in tech.​

  • Website: https://www.usintechnology.com/​

• Wonder Women Tech: Amplifies women, BIPOC, and underrepresented individuals in STEM.​

  • Website: https://wonderwomentech.com/about/​

• Digital Undivided: Empowers Black and Latinx women entrepreneurs.​

  • Website: https://www.digitalundivided.com​

• Girl Code: Offers services, education, mentoring, and placement for women and non-binary individuals.​

  • Website: https://www.girl-code.co.uk/​

• Brilliant Black Minds: Provides interview preparation and support for minorities.​

  • Website: https://brilliantblackminds.karat.com/​

• Out in Tech: The world's largest nonprofit community of LGBTQ+ tech leaders.​

  • Website: https://outintech.com/​

• oSTEM: A nonprofit professional association for LGBTQ+ STEM professionals.​

  • Website: https://www.ostem.org​

• TransTech Social Enterprises: An incubator for LGBTQ+ tech talent, focusing on economically empowering transgender individuals.​

  • Website: https://transtechsocial.org/about/​

• Young Professionals with Pride: A community network for LGBTQ+ and allied professionals.​

  • Website: https://www.thegsba.org/events/ypp​

• Out to Innovate: Empowers LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM through education, advocacy, professional development, networking, and peer support.​

  • Website: https://noglstp.org​

• LGBTQ in Technology: A community for LGBTQ+ individuals in the tech industry.​

  • Website: http://lgbtq.technology​

• Lesbians Who Tech: A community of LGBTQ+ women, non-binary, and trans individuals in tech.​

  • Website: https://lesbianswhotech.org/​

• Queer Tech Club: A networking group for LGBTQ+ tech professionals.​

  • Website: https://www.queertechclub.com/​

Get Connected

• Meetup: Search for tech-related events and groups in your geographical area and sign up for alerts.​

  • Website: https://www.meetup.com​

• Eventbrite: Discover one-off tech events and conferences.​

  • Website: https://www.eventbrite.com