TED Talks Daily How to turn around a city | Irma L. Olguin Jr.
Nov 23, 2022
Irma L. Olguin Jr., a social entrepreneur dedicated to uplifting communities, discusses her efforts to empower marginalized individuals through tech training. She reveals that barriers like childcare and financial stability hinder access to the tech industry more than a lack of skills. Highlighting her work in Fresno, she shares inspiring success stories of students transitioning to tech careers. Olguin Jr. advocates for collaborative solutions that can uplift underdog communities worldwide, showcasing how local resources can drive significant change.
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Irma's Tech Journey
- Irma L. Olguin Jr. shares her background growing up in Fresno, California, in a family of immigrant farm laborers.
- Despite not envisioning a tech career, she landed a job in the industry, which transformed her life.
City-Wide Tech Success
- Irma realized that tech success could be replicated for entire communities.
- She focuses on addressing the less obvious hurdles that prevent people from entering tech, like childcare and transportation.
Overcoming Barriers
- Focus on addressing practical barriers to learning, such as childcare, transport, and financial stability.
- Provide support like bus tokens, free rides, food, and childcare options.