Tech Futures · A Hispanics In Tech program

Helping Hispanic Youth Build Their Future in Tech

Tech Futures connects students and families with mentors, career guidance, and real pathways into the technology industry.

Program Overview

What is Tech Futures?

Tech Futures is a youth outreach program from Hispanics In Tech. We help students explore careers in technology, connect with mentors, and understand the skills, education, and support systems that can open doors in the tech industry.

Career exposure

See the many real careers technology makes possible.

Mentorship

Connect with someone working in the tech industry.

Family engagement

Bring parents and family into the journey.

Student confidence

Help students see themselves in tech.

Community support

Join a community that has your back.

Why This Matters

Hispanic youth belong in the future of tech

Technology is shaping the future of work. With exposure, mentorship, and family support, students can see what is possible — and reach it.

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Tech shapes the future of work

Technology touches nearly every industry and career path.

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Hispanic youth belong in that future

Representation in tech starts with exposure and opportunity.

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Exposure comes before decisions

Students benefit from seeing options before they choose a path.

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Families are critical partners

Education and career decisions are made together, as a family.

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Mentorship shows what is possible

A guide who has walked the path makes it feel within reach.

Career Pathways

Tech is more than coding

Technology opens doors to many different careers. Explore a few of the paths a future in tech can take.

Software Engineering

Build the apps, websites, and systems people use every day.

Problem solvingCoding (Python, JavaScript)Teamwork

Good fit if you like building things and figuring out how they work.

Cybersecurity

Protect people, companies, and data from digital threats.

Attention to detailNetworking basicsCuriosity

Good fit if you like puzzles, investigations, and keeping people safe.

Artificial Intelligence & Data

Teach computers to learn from data and make smart decisions.

Math & statisticsLogical thinkingCoding

Good fit if you like patterns, numbers, and asking "what if?"

Product Management

Decide what to build and guide teams from idea to launch.

CommunicationOrganizationEmpathy for users

Good fit if you like leading, planning, and connecting people.

UX / UI Design

Design how apps and websites look, feel, and work for people.

CreativityEmpathyVisual design

Good fit if you like art, psychology, and making things easy to use.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Build and run the systems that power the internet at scale.

Systems thinkingAutomationReliability

Good fit if you like big systems and keeping things running smoothly.

Robotics & Hardware

Design machines and devices that sense and move in the world.

EngineeringElectronicsHands-on building

Good fit if you like building physical things and how machines move.

Gaming & Media Technology

Create games, animation, music, and interactive experiences.

CreativityCodingStorytelling

Good fit if you love games, design, and bringing stories to life.

Health Technology

Use technology to help doctors, patients, and communities.

ScienceCare for peopleData

Good fit if you care about health and want to help people with tech.

Climate & Energy Technology

Build technology that protects the planet and powers the future.

ScienceEngineeringProblem solving

Good fit if you care about the environment and want to make an impact.

Tech Sales & Customer Success

Help people and companies get the most out of technology.

CommunicationRelationship buildingCuriosity

Good fit if you like talking to people and solving their problems.

Entrepreneurship & Startups

Turn your own ideas into products, companies, and jobs.

CreativityResilienceLeadership

Good fit if you dream big and want to build something of your own.

For Parents & Families

Families Are Part of the Journey

We know that family plays a major role in education and career decisions. Tech Futures is designed to help parents and guardians understand the opportunities in technology, the skills students need, and the ways families can support students as they explore their future.

How families can be part of the journey

  • What technology careers can offer
  • How families can support STEM learning
  • What students should study or practice
  • How mentorship works
  • How HIT communicates with students and families
Mentorship Program

Get Matched with Guidance from Someone in Tech

Students can request mentorship from someone working in the technology industry. A mentor may help with any of the following:

A one-time career conversation
Resume or LinkedIn review for older students
College or major guidance
Project feedback
A clear explanation of a career path
Interview or internship preparation
Advice for parents and families

Please note: Submitting the form does not guarantee immediate mentor placement. A Hispanics In Tech team member will review each request and follow up when a mentor or program opportunity is available.

Mentorship Request

Request a Tech Futures Mentor

Tell us about yourself and what you're curious about. A member of the Hispanics In Tech team will review your request and follow up with next steps.

About the student
What areas of tech interest you?
What would you like help with?
Mentorship format preference
Availability
Anything else? (optional)
Consent

Hispanics In Tech will use this information to review your mentorship request, follow up about Tech Futures opportunities, and share relevant student or family programming. We do not sell student or family information.