hack the hood
@hackthehood
Hack the Hood trains and uplifts communities of color through tech skill-building programs and career navigation support that ensures economic mobility.
🚀 Big congratulations to Sarah Zhao, Hack the Hood alum (Build 2024), for crushing it at @Google’s "Beyond the Court: AI All Stars" event and leading her team - The Alphas to 1st place.🏆🎉 Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/43rppKr

💡 Celebrate Women's Empowerment Month with Hack the Hood! Join us for an inspiring panel featuring incredible women in tech as they share their journeys, insights, and advice on navigating the industry. 📅 Thursday, March 27 | 4 - 5 PM PDT 🔗 RSVP now: bit.ly/41Q7pH7

⭐ Meet Jackie, a participant in our 2024 Drive Program. Drive is a year-long, intensive program to kickstart students' careers in tech by earning a Certificate of Achievement in Data Science from Laney College. 📅 Applications close on April 11, 2025. bit.ly/4k8QQhN

🚀 Applications are now open for our Summer 2025 Hack the Hood programs! Join Hustle, Build, or Hustle 2.0 and gain the skills you need to launch your tech career. Whether you're a beginner or looking to level up, we’ve got the perfect program for you! hackthehood.org/programs




🚀 We're Hiring: Technical Instructors for our 2025 Summer Hustle, Build, and Hustle 2.0 Programs (Part-Time, Remote-Friendly)! 📢 Apply now! bit.ly/41hgRDj


Still feeling the energy from @BlackJoyParade! 🎉💻 Our booth was buzzing with conversations about tech, equity, and empowerment. A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to connect with Hack the Hood and our incredible volunteers! 😃

⭐ Meet Sandy Liu, a participant in our 2024 Drive Program! As a dedicated community college student, she is preparing to transfer and pursue a degree in computer science or business administration. ✨ Swipe hear about her experience

🔥 We’re excited to highlight Tyree Chrisp, a passionate Backend #Engineer and our Drive Program #Mentor. Swipe to learn more about Tyree!




📢 Calling all volunteers! Join Hack the Hood in supporting young people to unlock their tech genius by sharing your time & talent with our learners and alumni. - Join a career panel - Host a professional development workshop - Mentor a student hackthehood.org/get-involved

We’re excited to be part of Stanford Impact Labs’ second cohort of the Evidence for Change fellowship! This 10-month program brings together 8 California-based nonprofits to strengthen our impact through data and evidence-driven strategies. ⭐ Learn more: stanford.io/4k5XmG7


Happy Black History Month! This month, we’re honoring the incredible contributions of important African Americans who have made history and who are paving the way for our future. #HacktheHood #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #BlackHistory #BlackFutures #Techequity #techjustice

We welcomed @hackthehood to @ChaseCenter for the Thrive Zone game day experience. Hack the Hood's mission is to train & uplifting communities of color through tech skill-building programs & career navigation support grounded in justice. Thrive Zone II @kpnorcal
🌟 For our latest #Mentor Spotlight, we’re excited to feature Jascha Ephraim, a Software Engineer at Toolkit AI and our dedicated Drive Mentor. With a decade of experience and a passion for sharing his expertise, he's inspiring the next generation of #tech professionals.




🏀 A huge thank you to the @Warriors and @AboutKP for hosting #Hack the Hood at the #Chase Center for an amazing Thrive Zone experience at the Chicago Bulls vs. Warriors game! Our learners had an amazing experience enjoying the game and soaking in the energy of the arena. 💙💛




💡 Let’s hear from our Fall 2024 Build graduate, Sarah Zhao, as she shares a speech about how she our Hack the Hood Program has influence her perspective and career trajectory. #student #bayarea #hackthehood
💡 Let’s hear from our Fall 2024 Hustle graduate, Kellen-Atziry Camacho, as she shares a speech about how she learned about our Hack the Hood program and overall experience! #student #bayarea #hackthehood