Expanding Access to Tech Careers

Technology jobs can offer strong opportunities for career growth, but training alone does not guarantee that participants will find and keep employment. This MDRC report examines strategies for helping people from underserved communities enter technology careers, including the supports and partnerships needed to make these pathways work.

For Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) practitioners, the resource offers ideas for connecting participants to growing fields while navigating the barriers that can make technology careers difficult to access. It can help practitioners think about training alongside career coaching, employer connections, and other supports that help participants move from learning new skills to securing employment. The findings can also inform partnerships with workforce programs and employers seeking to create more accessible pathways into technology careers.