Bridging the GAP
We build too many walls and not enough bridges. The Technology Association of Georgia has launched Bridge Builders to remove the walls impeding progress and diversity in Georgia. Bridge Builders is a Social Justice & Equity initiative designed to bring the technology and business community together to drive change.
TAG’s Commitment to SJ&E
Let’s Ensure:
- Georgia’s technology workforce reflects state’s overall workforce
- Black tech professionals advance mid-level managerial and senior leadership positions
- Black tech entrepreneurs participate fully in Georgia’s growth economy
Let's Close the Chasm in Georgia
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Black-funded or led tech start-ups
Black-owned businesses
Black tech workforce vs. 32% of population
Percent of Black managers in tech
The Bridge to More Inclusion
The goals are clear and attainable. Bridge Builders aims to create a more equitable technology workforce representative of our population. Specifically, in the next five years, Bridge Builders wants to advance 1,000 Black people in technology careers over the next 5 years through:
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Helping people gain the right skills
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Connecting entrepreneurs with needed resources
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Promoting career paths in technology
Bridge Builders will advocate for minorities to achieve higher level management and executive jobs through TAG member companies, public advocacy, and programming.
Additionally, the initiative aims for more diverse membership in all TAG boards, societies, committees, and task forces with a goal of 25 percent of people from diverse backgrounds by end of 2023.
Get Involved
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Breaking Ground
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Increase TAG scholarship fund by $100,000 for the next 5 years
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Advocate for minorities to achieve higher level management and executive jobs
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Facilitate introductions of Black entrepreneurs to TAG members and corporate leaders
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Diversify membership in all boards – TAG and Societies, committees and task forces
Become a Bridge Builder
Whether you’re a leading Georgia technology company or a mid-sized growth company looking to make an impact at this critical juncture, you can Become a Bridge Builder.
Founding Investor
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Impact Investor
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* Multiple year commitments are reviewed annually
Thank you to our investors
TAG's Commitment to SJ&E
Let’s Ensure:
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Black tech entrepreneurs participate fully in Georgia’s growth economy
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Georgia’s technology workforce reflects state’s overall workforce
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Black tech professionals advance into managerial and senior leadership positions
Loretta Daniels
Director, TAG Bridge Builders
Stacie Hagan
TAG SJ&E Taskforce Co-Chair
Michael Sullivan
