Since opening up the scholarship to fund needs beyond tech conferences in 2020, one thing we noticed was how common funding requests for laptops were. To meet this need, we piloted a hardware scholarship cycle in partnership with Free Geek to offer Macs and PCs to 12 awardees.
Read MoreFor many of us in the tech industry, attending tech conferences and workshops is vital to our career growth. These gatherings offer us the opportunity to learn from experts in the field and connect with one another. It gives us the chance to develop a network of peers and opens doors that may otherwise have remained closed.
Read MoreWhy mentor? You may be in the middle of an obstacle race that resembles a career path, ready to share insights that make the obstacles easier for the next person. You may be an expert, a leader, an inspiration to others; you may be contemplating how to challenge yourself to live your values. Lift as you climb. It’s a mantra that has served Deana Solis in her approach to mentoring — and scaling mud-soaked mounds.
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