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#EqualityHack

LaGuardia Tech is redefining equal access in tech education, contributing to the growth of NYC's tech ecosystem and generating economic opportunities. Through flexible training, state-of-the-art facilities, and smart partnerships, we provide job-ready tech talent to the industry.

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#EqualityHack

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  1. #EqualityHack Redefining Equal Access in Tech Education

  2. NYC’s Tech Workforce at a Glance The average tech ecosystem hourly wage is $39.50, 49% greater than the NYC median 44% Tech positons that do not require a bachelor’s degree $50.6B Generated in annual compensation 541,000, direct, indirect and induced jobs were created as a result of the NYC tech ecosystem From 2003-2013, NYC tech ecosystem employment has grown by 18%, while the US economy grew by 4% Source: http://nyctecheconomy.com/

  3. LaGuardia’s Tech Workforce at a Glance • Since 2009, enrollment in tech programs at LaGuardia has grown 8%annually, twice the rate of LaGuardia as a whole • LaGuardia ranks as one of NYC’s largest providers of tech education, in terms of degree and non-degree programs

  4. LaGuardia’s Tech Team LaGuardia Techr

  5. Goals / Recent Successes Creating Tomorrow’s Workforce Open Code - Five course web development bootcamp focused on coding websites using programming languages, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHPTechHire - Secured $4M to create and expand pathways into tech for disadvantaged youth New Program Development Cybersecurity Certificate - Build knowledge and professional experience with security fundamentals, networks and organizational security Title V - Support a five-year program to strengthen student success in STEM disciplines through inquiry-based and integrative pedagogies and improved advisement Petrie Foundation - Funded $50K to develop an articulated dual- degree program with Queens College

  6. Goals / Recent Successes Faculty Professional Development JPMorgan Chase - Awarded $300K to develop new faculty and student engagement pathways within the tech industry Google Visit - Two faculty spent one week working with Google in Mountain View, CA to further integrate project- based learning coursework in the classroom Industry Engagement #IN2NYC - Connects international entrepreneurs selected through a competitive process with a CUNY school Code to Work - 17 students selected for summer internships with startup accelerator, Grand Central Tech Women in Tech - Series of events aimed at addressing the gender gap in LaGuardia’s STEM programs by connecting all students with professionals in both industry and academia

  7. Open Discussion I What are the unique assets that your academic institution brings to your local tech ecosystem?

  8. Our Assets Using LaGuardia’s flexible program design, on-site resources, and industry partnerships to help grow New York City’s tech ecosystem to generate economic opportunity for all New Yorkers.  Uniting these strengths, we aim to increase tech job placement for our students and deliver job-ready employees to the tech industry. TRAININGFlexible & Customized Tech Training FACILITIES On-Site Fabrication & Design Resources TALENT Job-Ready Tech Talent & Smart Partnerships

  9. Our Approach

  10. Industry Partners

  11. Ecosystem Partners

  12. Open Discussion II What additional opportunities should we pursue to help support student success? How can we ensure that academia remains a major player in the tech ecosystem?

  13. Contact Seema Shah Director of Technology and Innovation T: 718-482-5090 E: sshah@lagcc.cuny.edu

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