America on Tech

Aot has developed an established program delivery model with proven longitudinal economic impact that includes: 1) tech360 is a three-week program intensive for rising high school juniors and seniors that teaches the fundamentals of web design and development. 2) Tech flex leaders is a year-long academic program where high school juniors and seniors learn how to code through web development in the first semester and choose a Tech track [ux design, product management, digital marketing, data science, cyber security or advanced web development, with forthcoming ai/machine learning track] in the second semester gaining an additional technology skillset they can leverage when pursuing summer Tech internships and future Tech opportunities. 3) access Tech is a series of career readiness initiatives for aot alumni [including those in college]. 4) alumni technology skills fellowships provide opportunities for aot alumni to prepare for the workforce by learning about different career pathways within technology beyond computer science.programs consider: skills development: increase student proficiency in an in-demand technology skills pathway and enable mastery of professional development capabilities for long-term career positioning. Mentorship: increase exposure and visibility to technology professionals with similar lived experiences and cultural backgrounds to position them as career coaches and mentors to help students accomplish short-term and long-term career goals and growth. Networking & access: develop relationships with human resources and talent acquisition teams overseeing career opportunities to ensure consideration of students for competitive internships and full-time jobs in the technology sector.aot bolsters our long-term impact by leveraging human capital to bridge opportunity gaps. By collaborating with Tech sector leaders and companies, we co-create programs that teach technical and design concepts through real-world projects, resulting in internships, apprenticeships, and full-time Tech jobs. In addition to providing students with meaningful real-world work experiences, aot alumni benefit from a robust mentorship support network and social-emotional tools. These resources help them navigate the complexities of workplace environments, particularly in settings with dominant power structures.