Inclusion in Tech - Strategies to Ensure Equity in A High-Growth Sector

INCLUSION 2023
In a world where every company is in need of tech talent, attendees will learn root causes of representation gaps & practical solutions for inclusion.

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Technology continues to be one of America's fastest-growing industries. Yet, significant representation and inclusion gaps exist. Damien Howard, Chief Enterprise Solutions Officer at Per Scholas, a national nonprofit that trains thousands of diverse technologists in the skills they need to succeed, will explore the reasons why and bring forth solutions to increase inclusion. Leveraging findings from TEKsystems' Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in IT Report, this session is data-driven and solutions oriented.

Learning Objectives:

  • Leave with a keen understanding of the demographics of America's technology workforce.
  • Leave with the latest knowledge of DEI beliefs held among IT professionals, HR leaders, and IT job seekers.
  • Leave with specific strategies that lead to more inclusive hiring and retention practices.

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Date(s) & Time(s): 
Monday, October 30, 2023 - 11:00am to 11:20am
Presenter: 

Damien Howard

Damien
Howard

Damien Howard is the Chief Enterprise Solutions Officer at Per Scholas, responsible for driving revenue across multiple verticals by aligning and optimizing the national nonprofit’s employer engagement and business strategy. He focuses on accelerating growth across multiple markets while providing leadership for many Per Scholas teams. In 2016, Damien co-founded Diverse by Design with the goal of moving conversation into action in the industry Per Scholas knows best: technology. Earlier this year, Damien was welcomed as a Forbes Business Development Council Member and Contributor, sharing his perspective about talent development, business strategy, technology, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and more.

Location: 
Spotlight Stage
Session Type: 
Spotlight Session
Competency: 
Interpersonal (Behavioral)
Leadership (Behavioral)
People (Technical)
Intended Audience: 
Advanced (Elevating I&D)
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