Bringing More Girls Into Tech In Puerto Rico

In this episode of the Greater Than Zero Percent, Adelaide Canino, Founder and CEO of Dev 46 talks to Joseph about her mission to increase the representation of Latinas in the tech industry in Puerto Rico. Adelaide highlights the lack of opportunities and options for Latinas in the tech industry and how Dev 46 is addressing this issue by providing technology education to young girls in Puerto Rico.

She emphasizes the importance of starting technology education in pre-K, with an emphasis on logical thinking and creative thought, to increase representation and empower young girls. Dev 46 has three major components: technology education, nutrition education, and personal development, with a focus on self-esteem and mentorship. Adelaide also discusses the larger tech industry and the lack of representation for women and Latinas.

She emphasizes the importance of individual growth and empowerment in Dev 46's program and highlights the need for inclusivity in the tech industry. Adelaide and Joseph also discuss the challenges facing Puerto Rico, including low math and reading rates and high poverty and dropout rates, and how Dev 46 is addressing these challenges.

The conversation concludes with a discussion of the organization's website and the importance of duplication and expansion of their program to other regions of the island.

Overall, the conversation highlights the organization's dedication to empowering Puerto Rican youth through technology and personal growth.

Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged?

  • Donate: https://www.dev46.org/pages/donation
  • Phone: 939.212.4020
  • Email: saludos@dev46.org
  • Website: www.dev46.org
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dev46pr
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev46pr
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/dev46pr
  • Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dev46pr
Featured Organization
Dev46 Girls Tech Academy

Mission

We inspire lasting friendships, build strong interpersonal skills and instill a sense of hope for the future. By implementing a human-centered technology education and training academy, we're building a community where girls have the opportunity to influence and expand their perspectives.

About

What we do!Dedicated Resources: We allocate substantial resources to ensure the smooth implementation and operation of the Academy. This includes providing experienced instructors, modern infrastructure, and state-of-the-art technology equipment for our students.Comprehensive Curriculum: We are committed to developing a comprehensive and relevant curriculum that covers a wide range of technical subjects, including coding, programming, web development, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Through our partnership with Grow with Google the curriculums are designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.Mentorship and Role Models: We recognize the importance of mentorship in nurturing the aspirations of young girls. Therefore, we seek to establish partnerships with successful Latina women in the tech industry who can serve as mentors and role models, inspiring and guiding our students throughout their educational journey.Industry Partnerships and Internships: To bridge the gap between education and employment, we actively work to engage with tech companies and organizations to create internship opportunities for our students. Through these partnerships, we will facilitate real-world exposure and hands-on experiences, enabling our girls to develop practical skills and build valuable networks.Sustainability: We recognize that long-term sustainability is crucial for the success of dev46 Girls Tech Academy. We have a passion to drive economic growth, we intend on duplicating our academy within two years.

Youth Development
Women
Science & Technology

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