2021 Tech Start-Up Fellowship
2021 Tech Start-Up Fellowship
SCLA Summary
TXT: Teens Exploring Technology is an award winning, nationally recognized technology-based start‐up non-profit organization that focuses on inspiring underserved boys, grades 9th-11th to become confident leaders using technology as a tool to improve marginalized communities. Our focus is to develop young men of color into tech leaders through skills in leadership, entrepreneurship, UX design and code. Teens develop a tech business that focuses on solving a social problem in underrepresented communities. The White House, City of Los Angeles, Google, Mashable, Re/code, and Inc. Magazine have recognized TXT as an innovative organization.
Tech StartUp Fellowship
The Fellows are a vital element to the success of our Summer Coding Leadership Academy. As a fellow you will become a tech entrepreneur and help inspire the next generation of Black and Latino tech entrepreneurs. You will coach teens in solving critical social issues while developing a tech solution. You will have the opportunity to manage a teen tech‐start up and help your team pitch to investors, for a grand prize of $4000. All fellows will have the opportunity to learn from top entrepreneurs, investors, and tech mentors. Our fellows will be mentored by professionals from Google, Tinder, Snapchat, and other tech companies . We are looking for self-motivated individuals who are willing to learn in a fast-paced environment. Bottom line, we need hustlers, quick learners with the eagerness to change the world. Fellows must have a passion for mentoring high school students and positively impacting their lives.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Identify, plan, and achieve youth development goals for a team of 4 youth
- Motivate TXT participants by building an innovative tech community
- Manage team project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with your technical expertise
- Connect and build relationships with gurus from top tech startups
- Work in multiple teams and take on tasks as needed
- Respond effectively to the daily problems that arise, often with creative solutions
Fellows will receive training in the following topics:
- Lean Startup Environment
- Effectively manage numerous projects while simultaneously meeting aggressive deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Architect, design, develop and support a highly scalable mobile app application
- Lead a diverse team from incubation to full-scale product development
- Network with key hiring managers at tech companies
- Understand fundamentals of launching a startup, including raising money
- Apply design thinking in order to develop products that will disrupt low income communities
Minimum Qualifications
- Undergraduate student at a 4-year university majoring in computer science, business, social sciences, or similar fields
- No experience is required, but the ability to learn fast is a must
Desired Qualifications
- Excellent organization skills and a self-starter
- Interest in coding, innovation and development with technology
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills and high emotional intelligence
- Willingness to inspire Black and Latino boys to change the world of injustice
Timeframe
Fellows must be available to attend a mandatory training beginning April 17th, 2021. Fellows must attend bi-weekly Saturday two-hour training sessions from 5pm - 7pm, April 17th – June 12th. Core programming will take place from June 14th, 2021 – August 13th, 2021.
How to Apply
E-mail resume and cover letter to roque@urbantxt.com
Deadline is Friday April 2nd, 2021