As technological advancements continue to shape both the national and global landscape, a certain group has continually been left behind on this journey of innovation through inspiration. I used the latter term to define the very idea of discovery through the activation of one's intuitive and imaginative senses.... which of course is the defining factor in how technologically advanced a society or a people become.
For far too long, African-American children in particular have been discouraged from the sciences and mathematics. For young black males or females to even phanthom the idea of exploring a career in the technological field or the sciences, would mean to be branded as "trying to be white", unfortunately by their own kind.
Society, on the other hand found it convenient to pidgeon-hole the black child as a budding athlete or entertainer never once even considering the intellectual acumen and intutive dexterity that goes into music production, from the writing of the lyrics to the very art of incorporating various technical and professional nuances into the art of recording, itself.
As an immigrant to the United States, I myself experienced this unfortunate prejudice as I took science, economics and other technical classes, in the course of attaining my educational and professional qualifications. I even had the personal experience of an instructor that asked me if I was cheating as I routinely made mockery of his Organic Chemistry exams at will.
Times have however changed and as America and indeed the world's landcsape continues to be reshaped by technological advancements, African-Americans and other children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds must embrace technology and the sciences.
It is along those lines that Mosaic Blueprint, a Vancouver, Washington based diversity recruiting firm, seeks to encourage young urban kids with its urban technology initiative aptly dubbed the iUrban Teen Tech program.
Sponsored by the likes of Google and NIKE among others, Mosaic Blueprint’s iUrban Teen Academy brings together under-served and underrepresented Teens in an all day, immersive technology event that shares opportunities in a myriad of technical careers.
At these events, attendees will learn about what’s new in the amazing world of technology and preview hands-on, cutting edge products, including mobile applications for students on the go, gaming and much more.
The events are free to attend and participate while presenting children who would otherwise not have the opportunity, an environment that spurs their technological and innovative senses.
Participation in activities of this nature serves to increase the awareness of the children to the dynamic and enlightening world of technology.
In the end, America can only be better off for this as technology remains the one space where an individual's background and formal education hardly matters. Bill Gates and Steve Jobs were both college drop-outs and they both have gone on to shape the world in ways they probably never envisioned, even in their wildest dreams.
Mosaic Blueprint has shown through this key initiative that America's best resource remains its Intellectual Capital and it is one asset that comes in all colors and must be treasured.
About Mosaic Blueprint
Mosaic Blueprint is a boutique firm located in the Pacific NW specializing in recruiting, communications, consulting and outplacement services on a national level.
Our practice areas include, but not limited to; Executive Search, Diversity and Inclusion Consulting, Executive Coaching, Resume and Career Transition Services.
We are committed to the principles and implementation of diversity and social inclusion in our practice and services - it's one of our core values. Being a diverse organization enables us to be dynamic and innovative in a period of major change and helps us identify and meet the diversity needs of our clients. We partner with some of the top diversity practitioners across the country to bring our clients the best solutions for diversity and inclusion.
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