America On Tech, Inc.

I'm proud to serve America On Tech (AOT) as a member of the Los Angeles Regional Advisory Board. Founded in 2014, AOT prepares the next generation of technology leaders from underestimated communities. As part of Blackstone's partnership with AOT, I have seen firsthand the incredible talent in the students that AOT serves.

LA REGIONAL IMPACT 2023-2024

As a passionate cyclist, I’m thrilled to combine my love for riding with my commitment to ensure all young people have equitable access to compete fairly in the tech sector. I’m honored to ride for AOT, a fantastic organization that empowers the next generation with the skills they need to succeed in a tech-driven world, helping to bridge gaps and create opportunities for all.

This November, I'll be cycling 100 miles in Death Valley California to raise money for America On Tech and would love to see AAMT further support this incredible organization.

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Our Tech Flex Scholars Program is a yearlong enrichment experience for rising juniors and seniors enrolled in a Brooklyn public high school. The program offers 20 scholars access to academic, professional and leadership opportunities by exposing them to the world of technology.

By participating in our program filled with presentations, workshops, company visitations and case studies, scholars learn about the endless opportunities for them in tech-related fields.

Throughout the year, scholars are paired with mentors who continue inspiring their interests in technology and participate in events that prepare them to pursue baccalaureate degrees in tech-related disciplines.

Scholars receive the following:
- Exposure to exciting topics and trends in technology
- Exclusive access to resources filtered through the Tech Flex program
- Support from mentors and Brooklyn On Tech staff
- Networking opportunities with industry thought leaders

Founded in 2014, America On Tech’s mission is to bridge the talent gap and transform the workforce by creating pathways for underestimated students into tech degrees and careers.

AOT was born out of the lived experience of it's two co-founders, Jessica Santana and Evin Floyd Robinson. Both of these trailblazing individuals are people of color— Jessica, Afro-Latinx and Evin, Black—who graduated from NYC public schools and were the first in their families to attend college. While working at global tech companies, they quickly recognized a systemic disconnect between Black and Latinx students and their representation in tech careers. They understood that something proactive had to be done to begin to radically and systematically change the face of the industry. With this, AOT was born, and today, the co-founders serve “the students they once were.”

AOT’s pipeline engages students at critical educational and skills engagement stages [ages 16-24] through STEM-based, career readiness and professional development activities, and supports their growth as they secure paid internships, full-time employment, or pursue post-secondary education. Our programs provide culturally relevant, tuition-free, in-demand tech skills in areas like Web Development, UX Design, Product Management, Digital Marketing, Data Science, Cyber Security, and forthcoming, AI/Machine Learning.

All of AOT programs are designed to:

Since 2014, AOT’s technology skills training and career readiness programs have powerfully impacted students’ education, career paths, and economic mobility, with strong evidence of success:

For more, please visit us our website or contact AOT's Regional Director of Development, Lilly McNicholas at [email redacted].