It is time to report on a very important program that I am putting my full support behind.  The Springboard Initiative is hosting an eight month training curriculum centering on technology skills targeting African American youth in the San Francisco Bay Area ages 18-24.  This program will serve as a pipeline for African Americans who are drastically underrepresented in the technology sector.

Once students complete the training, then they will have an opportunity to participate in an apprenticeship placement interview with a starting salary of $40,000.  Along the way participants will be able to take advantage of the following perks:

• Monthly Stipend
• Transportation Funding
• Clothing Allowance
• Mentoring
• Case Management

This is a fantastic chance for young African Americans in the city of San Francisco to get the skills they need to forge a career in technology.  I have to give credit to the sponsors and partners for organizing this effort and would like to simultaneously encourage young people interested in the training to become involved and remain determined through the duration of this very important undertaking.

More information on the Springboard Initiative can be found here.

Special thanks to Maura Devlin-Clancy, Chair of CNIT at City College of San Francisco and the following partners and sponsors:

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Ellie Mae