BLACKS IN TECHNOLOGY
Stomping the Divide in the Nashville Area
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The mission of BIT-Nashville is to grow and strengthen the Nashville Black tech community by providing training, education, networking, and mentorship opportunities with the support of allies, partners, sponsors, and most importantly, our local members.
Why does nashville need BiT?
Explosive Growth
Tech jobs are projected to grow 15% in Middle TN by 2023, compared to the national projected growth (9%)
Demand Exceeds Supply
Currently, the number of available tech jobs in Middle TN is outpacing the number of available tech workers. (2,173 tech job postings per month)
Lack of Diversity
In addition, the Middle TN tech workforce is less diverse than the national average for an area of its size, being overwhelmingly white, and male. (76% white, 73% male).
Who ARE BiT Nashville Members?
What do we do?
BIT-Nashville is strengthening the Nashville tech community by empowering our members with practical tools and guidance to start or advance their careers. By removing barriers to entry, we level the playing field through programs and resources that enable growth. Examples of some of these resources include:
Educational Scholarships
Mentoring Initiatives
Career Development Opportunities
Future Roadmap
The ultimate goal of BIT-Nashville is to create an environment and community where black tech talent can grow and thrive. We intend to do this by: expanding recruitment efforts for diversity in tech, supporting tech education for underserved communities (k-12 and beyond), and providing career development opportunities for minorities in tech.
Step 1
Securing Community Partners
Step 2
Supporting and initiating local technology programming
Step 3
Assisting in diversifying the Nashville Tech Talent Pipeline
Step 4
Working with the Nashville Tech Community to build an environment where diverse talent thrives.
Mission
The mission of BIT-Nashville is to grow and strengthen the Nashville Black tech community by providing training, education, networking, and mentorship opportunities with the support of allies, partners, sponsors, and most importantly, our local members.
WHY DOES NASHVILLE NEED BIT?
EXPLOSIVE GROWTH
Tech jobs are projected to grow 15% in Middle TN by 2023, compared to the national projected growth (9%).
DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY
Currently, the number of available tech jobs in Middle TN is outpacing the number of available tech workers. (2,173 tech job postings per month)
LACK OF DIVERSITY
In addition, the Middle TN tech workforce is less diverse than the national average for an area of its size, being overwhelmingly white, and male. (76% white, and 73% male).
WHO ARE BIT MEMBERS?
The Blacks In Technology Foundation serves a number of tech related disciplines. Our 15,000+ member base includes, but is not limited to:
- Students & Transitional Technologists
- Technology Educators
- IT Professionals
- System Professionals
- Tech Startup Founders & VCs
- Technology Business Leaders
- Non-Tech Workers
What do we do?
BIT-Nashville is strengthening the Nashville tech community by empowering our members with practical tools and guidance to start or advance their careers. By removing barriers to entry, we level the playing field through programs and resources that enable growth. Examples of some of these resources include:
- EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
- MENTORING INITIATIVES
- CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Proposed Programs
BIT-Nashville programming is designed to build community, educate, and provide vital networking opportunities for our members. We are also open to discussing new programs that can be developed with the input of our corporate sponsors. We’d love to collaborate with you!
CAREER FAIRS
Partnerships, affiliations, and career services in participation with diverse tech talent.
HACK-A-THONS
Diverse, community involved Hack -A -Thons
VIRTUAL AND HYBRID EVENTS
Public Speaking, Virtual Presentation, Technical writing conferences, Professional platforms events, Monthly member meetings, and Meetups.
FUTURE ROADMAP
The ultimate goal of BIT-Nashville is to create an environment and community where black tech talent can grow and thrive. We intend to do this by: expanding recruitment efforts for diversity in tech, supporting tech education for underserved communities (k-12 and beyond), and providing career development opportunities for minorities in tech.
Step 1
Securing community partners.
Step 2
Supporting and initiating local technology programming.
Step 3
Assisting in diversifying the Nashville Tech talent pipeline.
Step 4
Working with the Nashville Tech Community to build an environment where diverse talent thrives.
Why sponsor bit-nashville?
As a 100% volunteer organization, sponsorships help to defray chapter operating costs, event expenses, marketing and promotion spend, and ensure that BIT-Nashville can keep membership free for anyone seeking to join.
By sponsoring the BIT-Nashville chapter, you are not only supporting and promoting the Black tech community of Middle Tennessee, but you are also making a corporate statement, and will be the catalyst of true, needed change in the technology industry.
CHAPTER SPONSORSHIP TIERS
Chapter sponsorship pricing is tiered, based on the population of the city and surrounding metropolitan area. Nashville is a Tier 2 city.
What does sponsorship include?
Sponsorship Options Include: (For annual chapter sponsorships $7500 or greater)
- Collaborative Events
- Public Relations and Media Exposure
- Web/Social Media/Email Promotion
- Seat on BIT-Nashville board
- Recruiting & Access to Talent
Potential partners may also choose to sponsor specific local programming, or provide in-kind sponsorships. By talking with your team, we can decide which option is right for your organization!
Become a part of our board
Sponsorship of BIT-Nashville includes a seat on our board. The board seat should be filled by a representative of your company that is interested in and committed to diversity in tech. We want our community partners to be able to stay connected with BIT-Nashville, and take part in leading the charge for change in the Nashville Tech community! We believe this is possible by allowing each partner to take an active part in our board
QUALIFICATIONS
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about BIT-Nashville’s mission and who may have a track record of board leadership. Selected Board Members will have achieved leadership stature in business, government, philanthropy, or the non-profit sector. His/her accomplishments will allow him/her to attract other well-qualified, high-performing Board Members.
BIT-NASHVILLE ORGANIZERS
Holly Rachel
President
Pres@bitnash.org
Lena Winfree
Vice President
VP@bitnash.org
Blacks In Technology Foundation
501(c)(3) Non-Profit
EIN 82-2428981
Company Address
4132 Foxpoint Ridge Cleves, Ohio 45002