Reboot Representation

Native American Heritage Month is more than just recognizing history—it's also about how we support Native American communities now. When computing students can see themselves in the tech industry, they’re more likely to excel. We’re proud to work alongside incredible partners like AISES who focus on mentorship, community, and belonging for Native American/Indigenous women and girls in computing classrooms and workplaces. Join us in welcoming AISES’ latest cohort of Reboot Scholars ?? Sheila Vent, Kristy Embree, Sara Troseth, Madelyn Teel, Madlima Leben, Dana Paresa, Madeline Gupta, Isabella Heintges, Blaze Goldstein, Nicolette Gomez, Lauren Etsitty, and Lucy Camblin!

If we want to improve representation in the tech industry, we need to ensure new graduates are ready to enter the workforce. That’s where Open Source comes in! Learn more about how software engineering hiring managers can use this platform to find and nurture new talent ??

We know that foregrounding disability in your diversity efforts is not optional – it’s foundational. We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Thomas Wlodkowski, VP of Accessibility at Comcast to learn how building for accessibility leads to better products for everyone. While you may agree accessibility is important, it can be daunting to get started. Read our latest What We’ve Learned to hear the 5?? steps you can take now: https://lnkd.in/gBftvgdU

???This week is Indiana Women IN Tech Week, founded by our very own Chief Impact Officer, Linda Calvin, JD (she/her/hers)! ??And there’s a fresh wave of tech talent ready to make an impact—that’s why we work with companies to make a real difference. How? ??By investing in critical programs that create more pathways in computing. BLNA women are chronically underrepresented at every stage of the tech journey—it’s time we change that. From higher education to workplace culture, we can close the gap in tech. To learn more, dive into Linda’s article about the Reboot Representation Tech Coalition in TechPoint: https://bit.ly/3XyiB96

Dear Tech Companies: It’s time we get out of our echo chambers in the “remote work” debate ??Let’s talk about flexible work instead. The traditional 9-to-5, in-person work week just isn’t efficient for employees nor employers—and we have the stats to prove it. So what’s stopping tech companies from implementing flexible policies and?improving the workplace for everyone? ??Lack of trust. Read more about how to take the demand for flexible work as a non-negotiable reality: https://bit.ly/3yYiqvy

AI is shaping the future of tech. So how do we make sure we leverage BLNA women’s experiences and expertise to meet this moment? We’re excited to see the Reboot Representation Tech Coalition’s newest Ally, Cadence Design Systems, doing the work. Through their new initiative, Fem.AI, they are making grants that have already impacted over 14,000 women. Learn more about how they’re investing in equitable opportunities for women ??

??New member alert ?? Cadence Design Systems is joining the Reboot Representation Tech Coalition as our newest Ally! They are now part of a group of leading tech companies expanding opportunities for Black, Latina, and Native American (BLNA) women in the industry.? Today, our Coalition has collectively pledged more than $26 million to BLNA women in computing. Thanks to our partners’ intentional investments, corporate giving to BLNA women has increased by more than ?? 7,000% since 2017. Learn more about what the coalition is up to ?? https://lnkd.in/gQaf9eVF

If you’re looking to close the gap between the policies you’re offering and the ones your employees really need to stay and excel in the workplace, stop scrolling. From paid sick leave to sponsorships that help employees get to the next level, Dwana Franklin-Davis talked to Ramona Schindelheim at WorkingNation Overheard about the 9 cornerstone policies that help keep technical talent thriving. Tune in here:?https://bit.ly/3yx3jZL Or read more: https://bit.ly/46CJSvq #JFFHorizons

We need to be honest about something. At Reboot, we always talk about inclusion and belonging for BLNA women and girls in computing. But we’ve been overlooking an aspect of identity that impacts how they experience the world??? disability. It’s time we change that. That’s why we spoke to?Reboot scholar, Vrtreena Jenkins, a cybersecurity undergraduate at Western Governors University, who is building and expanding inclusive spaces for all computing students. Dive in to what we learned from her and why a disability lens is critical to build belonging for computing students: https://bit.ly/3yGN7VX

??Exciting news!?? Okta is now a member of the Reboot Representation Tech Coalition, joining a group of leading tech companies expanding opportunities for Black, Latina, and Native American (BLNA) women in the industry. We work better when we work together. The Coalition has collectively pledged more than $26 million to BLNA women in computing, increasing the amount pledged in corporate giving to BLNA women by more than 7,000% since 2017. Learn more about the coalition ?? https://lnkd.in/gQaf9eVF