2016 Schedule

Interactive: March 11–15  •  Film: March 11–19  •  Music: March 15–20

Cracking the Codes: Why Black and Latino Boys Matter

Friday, March 11
5:00PM - 6:00PM

JW Marriott
Room 303-304
110 E 2nd St

What are the consequences of a diversity debt within a startup? Why are some boys falling behind in the 21st century economy? Hear the journey of three pioneers cracking the code for diversity in tech and throughout the workforce.

During an interactive panel, they will provide insight into the projected deficit of highly skilled workers in the US by 2020, at which time 123 million highly skilled jobs will be available with only 50 million workers with the skills to fill them. In this light, the panelists will discuss how investing in boys of color across the US, soon to be roughly 25% of people entering the workforce, is an overlooked opportunity and can affect a business’ bottom line.

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Presenters

Christina Lewis Halpern at SXSW

Christina Lewis Halpern

Founder & Exec Dir

All Star Code

Christina Lewis Halpern is a social entrepreneur and award-winning journalist who is the Founder and Executive Director of All Star Code, a unique, fast-growing non-profit education organization th...

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Marcus Mitchell at SXSW

Marcus Mitchell

Sr Engineering Dir

Google





Marisa Lee at SXSW

Marisa Lee

Managing Dir

My Brother's Keeper Alliance

Marisa Renee Lee is a cross-sector leader dedicated to engaging the private sector to help solve public problems. Ms. Lee began her career at Brown Brothers Harriman as an Associate in the Commodit...

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Details

Access
Film Badge, Interactive Badge, Gold Badge, Platinum Badge
Event Type
Sessions
Track
SXgood
Level
Intermediate
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