David E. Glover Emerging Technology center
The David E. Glover Emerging Technology Center is a creative technology lab in East Oakland offering free, cutting-edge programming to low-income youth, adults, and seniors from around the East Bay. Through day-time programming, after school classes, summer camps, and evening and weekend workshops, we host trainings on everything from basic computer skills to emerging technology instruction in video game design, virtual reality, AI, robotics, animation, digital fabrication, and creative coding -- all with an emphasis on community empowerment. We are East Oakland’s longest standing technology center, serving over 400 students each year since 1997.
Hack the hood
Hack the Hood is an award-winning non-profit that introduces under-resourced youth of color to careers in tech by hiring and training them to build websites for real small businesses in their own communities. During 6-week "Bootcamps," young people gain valuable hands-on experience, build a portfolio, and learn about opportunities in the tech industry, as well as building critical technical, leadership, entrepreneurship, and life skills with mentorship from staff and tech professionals working in the field.
The hidden genius project
The Hidden Genius Project, founded in 2012 by five black male technology entrepreneurs, is committed to bridging the gap between the high unemployment rates of black male youth and career opportunities within the local technology sector.
Our mission is to train and mentor black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship and leadership skills to transform their lives and communities.
United Roots: Youth Impact hub oakland
United Roots is a place-based ecosystem of innovative programs and community projects that supports young people of color in Oakland to heal, develop leadership skills, and create an equitable local economy. Our main initiatives include:
Youth Impact Hub Oakland: supports youth in creating their own social enterprise projects through mentorship, business training, access to seed funding and co-working space.
UR Media: trains youth in audio, visual and video production; includes a youth-led company offering affordable, quality media production services to local organizations, agencies, and businesses.
Community Financial Resources
Community Financial Resources leverages our deep understanding of the financial services industry to provide creative products, tools, and services that improve financial stability, protect assets, and establish a foundation to build wealth.