Microsoft’s ManCode Aims To Get Under-Served Black Males Into Tech

African-Americans made up 7 percent of U.S. high-tech workforce, and just 3 percent of the total Silicon Valley workforce, according to Bloomberg. And the issue isn’t that they just aren’t hiring us, it’s that very few of us are even applying for the jobs.

Actor Omar Gooding sits down with Microsoft’s Rashid Farrell, Sr. HR Manager, and Alfred Ojukwu, Tech Solutions Professional; as well as, Jonathan McKinney, Regional Field Director, NAACP, to discuss the ManCode program and how it helps the level the playing field for under-served African-American males.

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9 thoughts on “ManCode Aims To Get Under-Served Black Males Into Tech [WATCH]”

G. Burnside on October 31, 2018 at 9:25 pm said:

I do program implamentation for non-profits and youth programming. Please send information on mancode and how to sponsor and youth or hold a conference in the area.

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Stephanie Sutton on October 8, 2018 at 3:39 pm said:

Where can I find ManCode in NC?

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shantele russell on October 8, 2018 at 11:23 am said:

Please post contact information. I live in Baltimore, Md

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shantele russell on October 8, 2018 at 11:22 am said:

Please post contact information. My son is graduating high and looking for career choices. We live in Baltimore City.

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PAMELA SHIELDS on October 8, 2018 at 9:44 am said:

I would like more information on the MAN CODE conference.

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C.W. Lawrence on October 8, 2018 at 9:22 am said:

Please post the link where I can find more information on the Microsoft Man Code conference locations.

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Glenda Rowe on October 8, 2018 at 9:14 am said:

Great idea to link young males to technology…Where can I receive more information Glenwood,Illinois

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LaVergne E Wilson on October 8, 2018 at 9:05 am said:

I have a son, Baye Wilson who is an engineer at Rolls Royce in Indianapolis who is an engineer. He graduated from Southen Illinois University, Carbondale. He would make a good mentor for the Microsoft Mancode service program. He coaches basketball
and track at the local YMCA. His contact number is 317-554-7701. His email is Baye_W@yahoo.com.

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