The journey to breaking barriers of entry in tech

Even though tech is a relatively new industry, it does have historical barriers of entry for emerging talent, including socio-economic factors like college education and access to resources. Therefore, recruiting diverse talent in the tech ecosystem can be especially difficult.

As the industry continues to grow here in Central Indiana and companies seek ways to attract a strong and diverse talent pool, one key factor will be to ensure organizations continue to do the work necessary internally to deepen their team’s understanding of how inequities permeate our community. Teams need tools and spaces for shared learning and to be given opportunities to take part in candid conversations in order to create a more inclusive workplace for diverse candidates.