“Look, It’s simple, everybody should be able to have a seat at the table.
We are in the fourth industrial revolution with the technology sector leading the way. This opens up opportunities to those who are interested and informed, but this also means, there are people who may be interested but uninformed. Solidarity In Tech is a space to help break down barriers and employ true diversity across the board. Our purpose is to ensure, “no one is left behind”. We aim to engage, raise awareness, and present opportunities in the technology sector to minority groups – ethnic minorities, neurodiversity and gender! Solidarity In Tech’s aspirations is to reach out to socioeconomically deprived communities as well as already existing communities in the city centre and make careers in the Tech sector accessible and obtainable for ALL.” – Jamaal R. A. Brathwaite, Founder, Solidarity In Tech CIC
“We believe that diversity & inclusion in the Tech sector, should be ingrained in every company’s DNA. The McKinsey & Co ‘Delivery Growth Through Diversity’ report shows that, when a company hires diverse talent, their profitability and productivity rises by 40%. The people in these teams have opportunities to grow, develop their talent and obviously be economically empowered. It’s a win-win-win situation!” – Dr. Elsa G. Zekeng, Co-Founder, Solidarity In Tech CIC
Meet The Founders
“Look, It’s simple, everybody should be able to have a seat at the table.
We are in the fourth industrial revolution with the technology sector leading the way. This opens up opportunities to those who are interested and informed, but this also means, there are people who may be interested but uninformed. Solidarity In Tech is a space to help break down barriers and employ true diversity across the board. Our purpose is to ensure, “no one is left behind”. We aim to engage, raise awareness, and present opportunities in the technology sector to minority groups – ethnic minorities, neurodiversity and gender! Solidarity In Tech’s aspirations is to reach out to socioeconomically deprived communities as well as already existing communities in the city centre and make careers in the Tech sector accessible and obtainable for ALL.” – Jamaal R. A. Brathwaite, Founder, Solidarity In Tech CIC
“We believe that diversity & inclusion in the Tech sector, should be ingrained in every company’s DNA. The McKinsey & Co ‘Delivery Growth Through Diversity’ report shows that, when a company hires diverse talent, their profitability and productivity rises by 40%. The people in these teams have opportunities to grow, develop their talent and obviously be economically empowered. It’s a win-win-win situation!” – Dr. Elsa G. Zekeng, Co-Founder, Solidarity In Tech CIC
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Our Aim
We aim to dispel certain myths about the Tech/STEM industry and the people in it. We will engage, empower and help up-skill interested individuals. Solidarity In Tech will enable attendees to keep abreast with current information and opportunities to create or find employment. This will hopefully translate into sustainable livelihood for themselves. In addition, we will hold companies’ accountable to hire diverse talent.
Testimonials
Solidarity in tech is a powerful movement in my opinion as it tackles the growing inequality and lack of diversity in workplaces. As a founder of a Tech company myself, I understand there is a huge gap in these areas to date. I enjoyed Solidarity in tech's previous event with an excellent line up of speakers and I look forward to their next events.
I am a personal advocate for diversity, the amazing innovation and creativity that comes from it is very real. However the narrative is commonly around gender as the conversation around ethnicity, sexuality, disability are difficult. Solidarity in Tech has created a space where these discussions can be had in a safe and inclusive way.
With proper and meaningful funding and investment organisations like Solidarity in Tech will make a huge impact in bridging the inequality gap in tech, and transform Greater Manchester from one of the worst, into one of the best places for diverse talent to aspire, flourish and succeed.
We will promote sustainable development goals (SDGs), in our communities, and for global impact.
Understanding and promoting the power of social entrepreneurship and being empowered to establish companies that are profitable but also have social impact.
Solidarity in tech will evolve in and around these themes as time progresses to ensure we are all included in the evolution of the technology industry.
We will promote sustainable development goals (SDGs), in our communities, and for global impact.
Understanding and promoting the power of social entrepreneurship and being empowered to establish companies that are profitable but also have social impact.
Solidarity in tech will evolve in and around these themes as time progresses to ensure we are all included in the evolution of the technology industry.
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