Tech Like Us: What’s it all about?
Tech Like Us features stories from women and minorities working in tech careers. It’s no secret that these groups are underrepresented in the tech world, and as a result, many young people that could be interested in tech roles lack models of how to get there. I want to make these examples more accessible. My dream is that a young student finds this publication, reads these stories, and thinks “I can do that too!” If that happens even once, this project is a success.
For Readers
Please engage with the writers! Post your private or public questions and comments on specific sections of a story using Medium’s great “notes” feature. Also, feel free to leave a response on the entire piece.
For Writers: How to Contribute Your Story to Tech Like Us
To submit a story:
- Read through this brief guide before writing and submitting. Stories should be personal and illustrate what it’s like to be a minority in tech.
- Write!
- When you’re ready, email your Medium “draft link” or published piece to: don@techlikeus.org
A few prompts to consider when writing your story (it’s not necessary to follow this order or include everything):
- What’s your ethnic background?
- How do you identify culturally?
- How did you get to where you are?
- How did you become interested in tech?
- Did you go to college? What did you major in?
- How was your college experience?
- What have been your challenges?
- How have you pushed through hard times?
- What are your goals?
- If you could go back in time and give yourself advice, what would it be? Why?
- What do you do for fun?
- How do you balance work and life outside of the office?
Questions?
Contact Don at don@techlikeus.org. I’m looking forward to reading your stories!
