BIT Los Angeles 2023 Job Fair
Filling the $28.9 Billion Digital Equity Gap with the BIT Talent Pool Pipeline
On April 24th, 2023, the Los Angeles Chapter of Blacks in Technology will launch its first Accelerate BlackLA Virtual Job Fair in an immersive metaverse virtual environment.
The job fair seeks to showcase opportunities in the Los Angeles tech industry as well as other industries that rely on tech employees. We will introduce our pipeline of talented candidates to the tech industry in southern California. We have over 54,000 members, HBCU graduates and veterans in our pipeline's talent pool.
We are planning to have over 60 Employers offering employment opportunities for Software, Programmers, Web and QA; Tech Manufacturing; IT Support Specialists and Repair Technicians; Telecommunications & Internet Services; Network Engineers, Architects and Support. Cybersecurity and Systems Engineers, Database, and Data Science.
Unlike other markets and regions across the nation, the tech industry in California in general and Los Angeles specifically is not only thriving, but it’s on an uptick. The tech industry makes up 18.9% of California’s economy and 10.33% of LA's economy. These percentages translate into $481.7 Billion for the state of California and $91.4 Billion for the city of Los Angeles, respectively.
These large numbers also represent an even larger problem when it comes to workforce, digital and economic equity; the gap is even larger. To the tune of
$28.9 Billion of annual revenue, income and wealth deprived from going into LA’s Black communities.
Why L.A.? No other state comes close to these numbers! Here’s 7 reasons why:
Los Angeles has a flourishing tech hub, offers a diverse work culture, inclusive workplaces, opportunity to work from home, chance for relaxation, chance to network and push your tech career forward and most of all amazing salaries.
Demographically while the industry may advocate for diversity and inclusion the numbers say otherwise. When 67% of the state's tech employees are white and 83% 0f tech executives are white the picture painted is pretty clear. A closer look at the tech industry’s diversification shows a workforce that includes 20% Asian, 8% Latino and 7% Black (including 3% Black women and only 2.7% Executives). One could argue what diversity might look like but the economic impact of this data is a totally different and more startling discussion.
The Blacks in Technology Los Angeles Chapter is poised to have a significant impact on the tech industry in Los Angeles. By providing resources and support to Black individuals in the tech sector, the chapter is helping to increase the representation and visibility of Black professionals in the industry. The chapter also helps to foster a sense of community and promote networking opportunities, which can lead to new business ventures, partnerships, and collaborations. The chapter's efforts to drive diversity and inclusion in the tech industry are expected to have a ripple effect throughout the industry, leading to a more inclusive and innovative tech ecosystem in Los Angeles.
Register for the
Accelerate BlackLA Job Fair Here.
Benefits of LA’s Tech industry: Fastest Growing, Highest Paying & Best Quality of Life
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