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With the rapidly growing Digital Divide across Urban America, it is time to envision equity — in access and success — in the technology fields. The STEM workforce is projected to grow 13 percent by 2027. To ensure the inclusion of inner city residents and minorities, The Tech Bodega is positioning itself as a key player by establishing Technology Hubs in Inner Cities across the country.

9

African Americans + Latinos make up less than 9% of STEM workers

38.85

Average median hourly $ wage for STEM Jobs

17.3

Million | U.S. STEM Jobs

2.4

Million | U.S. STEM Jobs were UNFILLED last year

CHIEF ENGINEER

Ashley R. Parker is the Founder and Executive Director of The Tech Bodega. She has spent over 10 years in the Information Technology field. Her experience includes 8 years as an IT Specialist while on active duty in the US Army. Her current position (Network Engineer) began upon her Honorable Discharge after receiving multiple IT Certifications from industry leading companies Cisco, CompTia, Axelos and Fiber Optics Association. After noticing the lack of diversity and access to technology in her hometown she was inspired to create opportunities for the disenfranchised. She is dedicated to impacting the Urban community and changing the world by building an organization focused on increasing the representation and participation of inner city men and women in tech.

TECH TALK

What our Leaders have to say about the Digital Divide.