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Sometimes, a childhood dream does not materialize in ways that were expected. It happens pretty frequently with people and their career choices. The kid who wanted to be a firefighter is now a doctor. The child who dreamed of being in the NBA is now a leading attorney. And because of the rise and advancement of tech, many people are looking at their current career and educational choices to figure out how they, too, can pivot and be a part of the rising tech industry. Breaking into tech is a pivot that’s possible, but it’s also one that is filled with nuance. During the first quarter of 2023, AFROTECH™ covered workforce layoffs that heavily impacted the tech industry. That coverage revealed that the industry was negatively affected by the influx of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workforce. While this landscape seemed complicated to navigate, the value of those jobs remained strong despite the fear of AI, making the industry a viable option for those looking to break into tech....
Seattle, WA, AFROTECH™ is on its way back! Last year, the “Emerald City” was one of the cities where the AFROTECH™ Executive was held. The event featured a fireside chat titled “Sustainable Leadership: Thriving in Your New Role” with Laxman Narasimhan, the CEO of Starbucks. Now, Starbucks and AFROTECH™ have joined forces once again to create a space for Black techies and creatives to commune. The final stop this year of The Meetup series’ in-person events is Seattle. As AFROTECH™ previously told you, The Meetup series is an in-person and virtual networking event series where tech innovators, trailblazers, creatives, and more get the chance to mingle within their cities. The Meetup series kicked off in April 2024 and has made its rounds so far to Miami, FL; Nashville, TN; New York City, NY; and Cincinnati, OH. Photo Credit: AFROTECH™ On August 15, AFROTECH™ Seattle Meetup | Presented by Starbucks is heading to The Collective Seattle, where the local Seattle tech talent and community...
Following recent staff cuts in Google ‘s Augmented Reality (AR) division, the advertising sales team now faces additional layoffs, marking part of a broader restructuring initiative aimed at improving the quality of ads customer service. This move aligns with an industry trend seen in significant job cuts at companies like Amazon and Duolingo in 2024. Google’s culture, it seems, goes beyond policies; it’s about employees’ sentiments, posing a profound challenge. In January 2023, Google implemented a substantial workforce reduction, cutting 12,000 employees, equivalent to approximately 6% of its workforce. The company notified affected US staff abruptly through an early-morning email, leading to expressions of dismay among some laid-off workers. The Layoffs Are Continuing To Unfold Anticipated next is Google’s CEO addressing employee concerns and sharing insights on recent developments, including details on layoffs and their potential impacts on various roles. The CEO’s decision to...
A new year has arrived, but for some, it did not start as pleasant as they’d hoped, with Microsoft announcing an estimated 1,900 layoffs from its gaming division. According to CNBC, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer announced, via a memo, that the layoffs were a part of the company’s greater “execution plan.”
By Freada Kapor Klein, Founding Partner of Kapor Capital and Allison Scott, CEO of Kapor Foundation The Supreme Court’s decision banning affirmative action in higher education on June 29, 2023, is part of a larger series of organized attacks on momentum and progress towards racial equity, particularly in the tech industry–including the lawsuit and recent injunction against Fearless Fund, for alleging racial discrimination and temporarily halting the VC firm from awarding its grants exclusively to Black female entrepreneurs; lawsuits against Perkins Coie and Morrison Foerster for their diversity law fellowship programs; the overturning of the Small Business Association’s focus on minority businesses; 13 State Attorneys General threatening Fortune 100 companies regarding their DEI programs and initiatives; legislation in Texas and Florida banning DEI offices in higher education and restricting related courses; backlash against organizational diversity statements; and tech diversity...
For the past three years, the labor market has been drastically changing. According to Crunchbase News, over 151,054 workers at tech companies in the U.S. have been laid off in 2023 so far. In the midst of the mass layoffs, AfroTech is playing its role in supporting the community. As previously reported, AfroTech’s first-ever SaaS platform, Talent Infusion, launched in April 2023. Talent Infusion features tools such as AfroTech’s Resume Book that gives direct access to a growing group of diverse talent. To learn more about Talent Infusion, click here.
Throughout 2022, news of tech layoffs hit the nation, especially over the past few weeks. In CNBC’s rundown of the announcements that have piled in, Meta had the most cuts of about 11,000 jobs — its biggest round of layoffs ever. As previously reported by AfroTech, Elon Musk also cut 3,700 employees after his Twitter takeover.