Slip-N-Slide Records, Technolij Founder Ted Lucas Opens Innovation Center at Florida Memorial University
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on January 26, 2023 Founded by music industry veteran Ted Lucas, Technolij, Inc. is a non-profit organization focused on closing the racial wealth gap through technology education. Partnering with Florida Memorial University, South Florida's only HBCU, the Technolij Innovation Center opened today Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 10 AM. This partnership is part of the larger mission to ensure that technological advancement is available to all Black and Brown communities in South Florida and that the infinite potential of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship is accessible to these communities. To realize this mission, the Technolij Innovation Center will be open to both students and community members, offering programming such as talks from local entrepreneurs and nationally recognized technologists, philanthropic events, and educational workshops. The center's opening will host various partners, such as Florida Memorial University, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Career South Florida, Miami-Dade County, Venture Miami, Miami Gardens Mayor, and Council Members. Technolij is proud to introduce the Technolij Apprenticeship Program, a joint initiative between Ted Lucas & Marlon Avery, Bootup, and various community organizations. This program has been created to allow students to gain entry-level positions in the tech industry, emphasizing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Community partners, including BLK Men in Tech, will ensure that the students and community have equal access and opportunity to explore technology. By providing access to resources, networks, and pathways to cultivate natural abilities, this program will help close the wealth gap and provide communities of color with career pathways in the fast-growing technology sector of the economy. "BLK Men in Tech's mission is to make tech accessible and inclusive. By partnering with Technolij to build our first Cyber SPACE on the campus of Florida Memorial University, we are ensuring that the students and community have equal access and opportunity to explore technology. In addition, we're building programs that provide historically underrepresented communities with tools, equipment, and training that will provide opportunities for people to develop skills, create new businesses and start careers in emerging fields," states Kham Ward, Chief Executive Officer-BLK Men in Tech, Inc. Previous partners and sponsors of Technolij include Venture Miami, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, the City of Miami, AT&T., the City of Miami Gardens, Miami-Dade County Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert III, Miami NFT Week, Florida Memorial University, Quicknode, and numerous others. For more information about the Technolij Innovation Center at Florida Memorial University, please visit www.technolij.org. About Technolij, Inc. Technolij, Inc. is a Miami-based non-profit focused on closing the racial wealth gap through technology education. We understand that technology is the fastest-growing sector of the economy and provides access to upwardly mobile careers with low barriers to entry while providing the most incredible opportunity to provide generational wealth through entrepreneurship. Previous partners and sponsors of Technolij include Venture Miami, the City of Miami, AT&T., the City of Miami Gardens, Miami NFT Week, Florida Memorial University, Quicknode, and numerous others. About BLK Men in Tech (BMiT): BMiT is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides access, resources, and community for Black men in the tech industry and those interested in entering the space. In addition, our philanthropic initiatives support the next generation of tech leaders. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reginald Culpepper
President, Fulfillment and Web Services, HBCUCONNECT Clark Atlanta University class of 1998 Member Since September 2000 |
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