Blacks In Technology Partners With ISACA To Prepare Atlanta’s Underserved Communities For Emerging Tech Careers

ISACA and Blacks In Technology (BIT) are collaborating to prepare underserved communities in Atlanta for emerging tech careers, through ISACA’s Digital Trust-Workforce Inclusion Program (DT-WIP) and One In Tech Foundation.

ISACA And Blacks In Technology

ISACA is a global professional association and learning organization of nearly 170,000 professionals in 188 countries. Their members work in digital trust fields such as information security, governance, assurance, risk, privacy and quality.

Through its foundation, One In Tech, ISACA supports IT education and career pathways for underresourced and underrepresented populations.

“Enterprises across all industries need qualified professionals to fill these essential jobs, and we are committed to preparing the workforce of the future by providing them with education, credentials and a supportive community,” said Ajay Barot, ISACA Chief of Staff.

This week, ISACA announced its partnership with Blacks In Technology, a nonprofit organization that offers training, education, networking and mentorship opportunities to elevate Black professionals in the tech industry.

The Collaboration

Through the collaboration, ISACA will provide in-person instruction to 25 Atlanta learners using the Certified in Emerging Technology (CET) certification coursework. It will also offer 25 mentorship and career development opportunities.

City of Refuge, a faith-based environment that helps individuals and families transition out of a crisis, will host the classes in its space. Lunches will be provided to the students on Saturdays, and Inspredu will give the group laptops throughout the program.

The president of the BIT Atlanta Chapter will teach the course. ISACA’s People and Culture Team will provide the students with a job fair and professional development sessions on resume writing and interviewing skills.

By bridging the digital divide for underserved communities, the collab seeks to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in emerging technology fields.

“We believe that diversity and inclusion are the cornerstones of innovation,” said Meloni Boastwain, Atlanta Chapter President of BIT and CET Instructor.