TEDx Talks | How communities can help us reskill the workforce | Juanita Sorrano | TEDxAyala Avenue Women @TEDx | Uploaded 2 days ago | Updated 1 day ago
Education is often hailed as the great equalizer, but f or millions around the globe, it isnt enough to ensure economic mobility.
In her inspiring and insightful talk, workforce education advocate and founder of CodeConnect, Juanita Soranno, shares how her diverse experiencesfrom rural prisons to tech educationignited a mission to harness the power of community.
She demonstrates how collaborative efforts can break down barriers and empower marginalized communities and shows how ensuring educational and economic success can begin in your own backyard.
Juanita is a passionate advocate for tech education for all. Her journey began in finance, but a desire for change led her to a coding boot camp where she discovered a passion for technology and became a full-stack developer.
Balancing a career and family, Juanita's story exemplifies perseverance and a commitment to lifelong learning. Empowered by her own experience, she founded CodeConnect to dismantle barriers and democratize access to tech education, particularly for underserved communities.
Through CodeConnect, Juanita unites a diverse group of partners to make tech education a reality for everyone. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Education is often hailed as the great equalizer, but f or millions around the globe, it isnt enough to ensure economic mobility.
In her inspiring and insightful talk, workforce education advocate and founder of CodeConnect, Juanita Soranno, shares how her diverse experiencesfrom rural prisons to tech educationignited a mission to harness the power of community.
She demonstrates how collaborative efforts can break down barriers and empower marginalized communities and shows how ensuring educational and economic success can begin in your own backyard.
Juanita is a passionate advocate for tech education for all. Her journey began in finance, but a desire for change led her to a coding boot camp where she discovered a passion for technology and became a full-stack developer.
Balancing a career and family, Juanita's story exemplifies perseverance and a commitment to lifelong learning. Empowered by her own experience, she founded CodeConnect to dismantle barriers and democratize access to tech education, particularly for underserved communities.
Through CodeConnect, Juanita unites a diverse group of partners to make tech education a reality for everyone. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
