UKBlackTech partner with PWC to drive greater diversity in Tech
by Startacus Admin
PwC and UKBlackTech have joined forces in a drive to encourage greater diversity in the technology sector and will host a series of Tech Insight and networking events across the UK, aiming to inspire more young people from a range of backgrounds to pursue careers in technology.
The partnership will see PwC and UKBlackTech, which was founded in 2016 by a group of technology leaders passionate about increasing black and ethnic representation in the UK technology industry, hosting Tech Insight and networking events across the country. The interactive events will be open to all, and give attendees real life examples of how technology is key to future business growth. The aim is to inspire young people by giving them access to role models already working in technology, and an opportunity to discuss career opportunities in the sector.
We previously featured UKBlackTech and their project to shoot a series of stock images featuring BAMEs using tech, due to the lack of available BME in Tech representative images, so this is another important milestone for an organisation dedicated to finding ways to increase the profile of Black and minority ethnics in tech, as well creating solutions to problems encountered in the pursuit of this.
The pairing will also use PwC’s existing regional schools network to run a range of digital and business skills workshops with young people across the UK to educate, inspire and enthuse around a career in technology. PwC has a number of other initiatives aimed at widening the future talent pool in technology, including Tech Degree apprenticeships in five cities across the UK and the Tech She Can Charter. PwC will also mentor UKBlackTech, advising them on ways to grow their organisation and reach.
Sunil Patel, Chief Operating Officer, Technology & Investments at PwC, said:
"Improving diversity in the tech sector is a no brainer - providing a wider pool of talent and ideas, ensuring the products and services of tomorrow work for everyone, and opening up opportunity to more people. We're excited to be working with UKBlack to help make this happen. Collaboration is key to having more impact."
Mark Martin, Founder at UK Black Tech, added:
“We are on a mission to make the UK technology sector the most diverse in the world, and are excited that PwC want to be a part of this courageous journey. Since launching 
18 months ago, UKBlackTech has made a major impact on the tech sector through being visible and signposting opportunities.
“We want to be the agent of change for our future generation and ensure that tech products, services and companies reflect us all. We are positioned perfectly to make this happen because of the connections we have across the sector.
The 1st event will take place on the evening of Thursday 22nd November in London, focussing on "Data as a Disruptor" and we look forward to hopefully helping both UKBlackTech and PWC spread further word on this important social impact initiative.
The UKBlackTech photos here are available via Creative Commons Attribution - License which means that you may copy, distribute, and display the images as long as you attribute UKBlackTech or www.ukblacktech.com.
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