{"product_id":"women-of-color-in-tech-isbn-9781119633488","title":"Women of Color in Tech","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighly Commended International Business Book from the 2021 Business Book Awards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNonfiction Book Awards Silver Winner from the Nonfiction Authors Association\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of CompTIA's 2020 Diversity Technology Leader Spotlight Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of a Technology Rising Star Award from the 2020 Women of Color in STEM Conference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBreak through barriers to achieve a rewarding future in tech\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWomen of Color in Tech: A Blueprint for Inspiring and Mentoring the Next Generation of Technology Innovators\u003c\/i\u003e will help you overcome the obstacles that often prevent women of color from pursuing and staying in tech careers. Contrary to popular belief, tech careers are diverse and fun—and they go far beyond just coding. This book will show you that today's tech careers are incredibly dynamic, and you'll learn how your soft skills—communication, public speaking, networking—can help you succeed in tech.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book will guide you through the process of cultivating strong relationships and building a network that will get you were you want to be. You'll learn to identify a strong, knowledgeable support network that you can rely on for guidance or mentorship. This step is crucial in getting young women of color into tech careers and keeping them there.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild your professional network to get the guidance you need\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind a mentor who understands your goals and your struggles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOvercome negativity and stay motivated through difficult times\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify and develop the soft skills that you need to get ahead in tech\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eRead this book to help bring to life your vision of a future in tech. With practical advice and inspiring stories, you’ll develop the right tools \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e the right mindset. Whether you're just considering going into tech or you want to take your current career to the next level, \u003ci\u003eWomen of Color in Tech\u003c\/i\u003e will show you how to uncover the resources you need to succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 The Current State of Women of Color in Tech 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Realities 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Going On? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarly Childhood 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrimary, Middle, and High School 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollege 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Workplace 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy You Should Be Here 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Journey to Tech 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s (Slowly) Getting Better 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupport 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumber of Job Opportunities 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePay 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s Fun 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpportunities to Help Others 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe Need You! 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTech Career Misconceptions 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTech Careers Require Constant, Hands-On Programming 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll Tech Careers Require a Four-Year Degree 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll Tech Careers Require Studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Another Specific Field 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll Tech Careers Pay a Ton of Money 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTech Careers Exist Only at Top Tech Companies 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTech Careers Are Only for People with Certain Backgrounds, Grades, Etc. 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Blueprint 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 The Different Flavors of Tech Careers 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Analysis 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat They Do 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop Skills Needed 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducational Requirements 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor Additional Information 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsulting 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat They Do 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop Skills Needed 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducational Requirements 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor Additional Information 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputer Networking 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat They Do 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop Skills 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducational Requirements 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor Additional Information 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Science 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat They Do 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop Skills 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducational Requirements 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor Additional Information 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation Security 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat They Do 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop Skills 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducational Requirements 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor Additional Information 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProduct Management 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat They Do 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop Skills 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducational Requirements 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor Additional Information 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Management 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat They Do 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop Skills 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducational Requirements 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor Additional Information 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoftware Development and Engineering 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat They Do 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop Skills 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducational Requirements 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor Additional Information 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnical Sales 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat They Do 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop Skills 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducational Requirements 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor Additional Information 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnical Support 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat They Do 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop Skills 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducational Requirements 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor Additional Information 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUser Experience Design 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat They Do 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop Skills 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducational Requirements 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor Additional Information 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb Design 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat They Do 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop Skills 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducational Requirements 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor Additional Information 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Do You Fit In? 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are Your Strengths and Your Weaknesses? 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Do You Value? 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are Your Interests? 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Industry and Other Options 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvertising and Marketing 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCivics and Public Interest 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruction and Manufacturing 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducation 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinance 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealthcare 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe US Government 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn Your Own: Entrepreneurism 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Started 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch Your Market 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWrite a (Solid) Business Plan 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstimate Initial Costs 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine Sources of Initial Funding 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep Going or Stop? 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Emerging Technologies 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is an Emerging Technology? 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Future of Work 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArtificial Intelligence 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Difference Between Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Does It Matter? 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Can I Learn More? 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAugmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Does It Matter? 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Can I Learn More? 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlockchain 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Does It Matter? 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Can I Learn More? 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCloud Computing 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eService Models 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeployment Models 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Does It Matter? 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Can I Learn More? 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternet of Things 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Does It Matter? 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Can I Learn More? 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3D Printing 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Does It Matter? 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Can I Learn More? 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Up with Technology Trends 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation Sources 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Building Your Network 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance of Building Your Network 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Network 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMentoring 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Find Mentors 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlueprints for a Beneficial Mentoring Relationship 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’ve Found a Mentor—Now What? 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListen, This Isn’t Working Out 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Need a Sponsor, Not a Mentor 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming Social Anxiety 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrengthening Your Connections 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Building Your Skills 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills Gap Analysis: Where Do You Need to Be? 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eException 1 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eException 2 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormal Education (Is It Worth It?) 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrade Schools 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMassive Online Open Courses 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoot Camps 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHackathons 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConferences and Seminars 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternships, Externships, and Co-ops 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolunteering 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCertifications 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo You Need Certification? 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Pay for Skills Training 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoans 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Loans 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Loans 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCredit and Charge Cards 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Credit Responsibly and Sparingly 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrants and Scholarships 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuition Reimbursement 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeferred Tuition Plans and Income Share Agreements 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrowdfunding 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Demonstrating Your Skills 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Your Resume(s) 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChronological 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctional 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombination 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Every Resume Must Have 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Heading 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Body 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You Can Leave Out 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst Impressions Matter 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Tips and Resources for Resume Writing 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinkedIn 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Difference between LinkedIn and Your Resume 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a LinkedIn Profile 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEssential Elements of a LinkedIn Profile 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional LinkedIn Tips 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline Publishing Platforms 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcademic and Professional Journals 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic Speaking 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic Speaking Misconceptions 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic Speaking Basics 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Find Speaking Opportunities 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Creative Ways to Show What You Know 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGitHub 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Websites 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Your Interviewing Skills 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming a Better Interviewee 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Job Offers and Negotiating Compensation 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Cautionary Tale (or, Don’t Do This!) 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Compensation and Salary 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompensation 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalary 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Job Offer Process 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating a Job Offer 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo You Like the Job and This Company? 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre Your “Must Haves” Addressed? 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs the Salary Offered Fair? 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Negotiate Your Job Offer? 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore of What You Want, Now 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolidify Your Negotiation Skills 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShow Employers You Know Your Value 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere Are Few Downsides to Asking 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou May Not Get as Much Later 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’ll Hurt Your Finances in the Long Run 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing to Negotiate 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegotiation Dos and Don’ts 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Didn’t Negotiate! Is It Too Late? 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Resources 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal Thoughts—It’s Okay to Want (and Ask for) Money 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 When Times Get Tough 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Need for Grid 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Problem with “Twice as Good” 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFailure 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpostor Syndrome 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBias 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTokenism and Being “The Only” 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBullying 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLack of Support and Help 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance of Mental Health 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllies and When They Fall Short 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Need for Allyship 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllies Are Human 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 The Importance and Joy of Giving Back 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Give Back 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Make a Difference 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping Others See and Know What’s Possible 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreat Rewards 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Relationships 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoping with a Bad Day 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’ve Been in Their Shoes 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Give Back 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Solid guidance from a woman who has made her mark in a technical role.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tedrick provides an excellent overview of the challenges many women of color face when trying to enter into and stay in the technology industry. The mix of real-world advice, personal experience, and industry stories combine to form a comprehensive resource for anyone in technology or looking to enter the field.\"  \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Book of The Month Club\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This step-by-step guide informs readers of various tech positions, pros and cons of working in this field, revenue potential, and the value of having a support system in place--in \u003ci\u003eany\u003c\/i\u003e career field. The author does an excellent job of laying the foundation for what women can expect should they choose a career in tech.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMorgan Lee,\u003ci\u003e LitPick\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"All those engaged in serious job seeking, especially the target group anticipating a tech career, will learn a great deal from the frank, factual, and extensively gathered information she presents here.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eBarbara Bamberger Scott,\u003ci\u003e US Review of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This compelling work of nonfiction is a key example of how women are capable of using their minds to leave indelible impacts upon both the modern world and life in very general terms.\" \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eNonfiction Authors Association Book Awards Program\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusanne Tedrick\u003c\/b\u003e is a technical specialist for a leading Fortune 50 technology company. Fiercely committed to increasing participation of women and people of color in STEM educational and professional opportunities, she is a career mentor for the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) Initiative and a volunteer workshop technical assistant for Black Girls Code, a non-profit that empowers girls of color to develop in-demand IT skills and prepare to advance careers in tech.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYOU BELONG! BUILD A REWARDING AND SUSTAINABLE CAREER IN TECH!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTech industry jobs are growing fast, offering great pay, career growth and learning opportunities. Women of color, sadly, have not been able to fully participate in this boom. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are many misconceptions about the tech industry. Misconceptions can often discourage women of color from pursuing or remaining in tech careers. For example, misconceptions like \"tech careers are all about coding\" or \"there's no diversity in tech.\" In reality, tech career opportunities can be diverse, fun, and incredibly dynamic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile there are barriers to overcome, \u003ci\u003eWomen of Color in Tech\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable resource for building a rewarding future in tech. Packed with inspiring stories and practical advice, this book shows you how to uncover the resources you need to succeed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis practical guide will help you develop the blend of knowledge and skills needed for getting into tech—and staying there. Author Susanne Tedrick understands that, for a variety of reasons, young women of color are underrepresented in tech and may not have access to strong support networks or resources to be successful. Using her own experiences transitioning into tech, Susanne offers you real-world guidance on finding knowledgeable mentors, learning the latest industry trends, cultivating strong relationships and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're thinking about going into tech, or you want to take your current career to the next level, \u003ci\u003eWomen of Color in Tech\u003c\/i\u003e will help you build a blueprint for a successful career. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the reality of tech today, not misconceptions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about the different tech jobs and opportunities that exist, not just coding.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain an understanding of emerging technology areas that will affect jobs, like artificial intelligence, blockchain and cloud computing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover traditional and non-traditional education options to get the skills you need.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind mentors, build your professional network and get critical career guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStay motivated by learning strategies that will help you cope with difficult situations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecognize the importance of giving back to increase diversity and inclusion.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e   “\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWomen of Color in Tech: A Blueprint for Inspiring and Mentoring the Next Generation of Technology Innovators\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautifully written work of nonfiction that directly relates to the wave of feminism that has characterized twenty-first century life. It is also a brilliant tribute to women, and the suffragette movement that has been especially important since it has been one hundred years between 1920 and 2020. This compelling work of nonfiction is a key example of how women are capable of using their minds to leave indelible impacts upon both the modern world and life in very general terms.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Judging Panel, Nonfiction Authors Association Book Awards Program\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eWomen of Color in Tech\u003c\/i\u003e is a stimulus for asking the right questions. If you read Chapter 9, you'll really understand some of Susanne's personal experiences around microaggressions, micro harassment, and the barriers that are artificially constructed that sometimes dominant populations at a company have no understanding off...I think it opens up topics for conversation that are natural and organic. 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