February is Black History month, and 'The Black Professionals in Tech Network' has launched the ‘Obsidi by BPTN.’ As mentioned in the article, “Obsidi is a marketplace that helps to bridge this network gap by connecting a robust community of Black career growers and job seekers with corporate executives seeking to support, hire and retain Black talent.”
Through Obsidi, the goal is to create opportunities for the members of the Black community to enter into the tech industry, reiterating the theme “Be Seen. Be Connected.” This platform creates an easily accessible space where people can get support through peer networking, uploading resumes, and providing career development resources and programming. Through programming, platforms, and networks like Obsidi, new workers can join a more diverse and equal workspace.
Image Credit: The Black Professionals in Tech Network, Yahoo
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Diverse Job Platforms
- Creating targeted job platforms for underrepresented communities can help bridge the gap in the tech industry and facilitate diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Peer-to-peer Networking Platforms
- Creating easily accessible spaces for peer networking can provide support for underrepresented communities and enable career growth within their respective industries.
- Career Development Resources
- Providing targeted career development resources can help underrepresented communities access the necessary skills and knowledge to advance in their respective fields.
Where This Applies
- Job Marketplaces
- Creating job marketplaces that cater to diverse audiences can help improve access to opportunities for underrepresented communities.
- Human Resources
- Human Resources departments can utilize peer-to-peer networking and career development resources to support underrepresented communities and foster a more diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Technology
- By investing in targeted initiatives that support underrepresented communities, the technology industry can improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace and drive innovative solutions forward.
