Explore a panel discussion on creating new pipelines for diverse IT talent featuring experts Tracey Welson-Rossman, Christopher Wink, Sylvester Mobley, and Charles Eaton. Delve into the economic necessity of diversity in IT, addressing the projected 1 million unfilled tech jobs by 2020. Discover innovative approaches to attract women and minorities to the field, moving beyond traditional methods that have fallen short over the past 40 years. Learn about non-profit initiatives changing the narrative for underrepresented groups, their strategies for teaching organizations to foster diverse talent, and ways to contribute to solving this critical issue. Gain insights on topics such as immigration, early-stage pipeline development, coding boot camps, apprenticeship programs, and partnerships. Engage with audience questions addressing early adopters, funding challenges, and time commitments. Understand the importance of professional instructors, longevity in programs, and initiatives like the White House Tech Higher Initiative in shaping the future of IT diversity. Read more