New Initiatives to Support Equitable Tech Education in Atlanta

Atlanta has become a bustling tech hub, with several corporate innovation centers, tech incubators and accelerators, and hundreds of startups. The metro area also has some of the best computer science and information technology programs in the country, including Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, Spelman College, Morehouse College and others. Since we opened our first office here more than 20 years ago, we have invested in, supported and built connections with the local community, all to support Atlanta’s continued growth.

Today, we are announcing new support initiatives in Atlanta focused on equitable technology education, including a new technology annex at Morehouse College and funding for local initiatives.

A new technology space at Morehouse College

Today we are opening the Google Annex on the Morehouse College campus. We worked closely with Morehouse’s Computer Science, Chemistry, and Office of Institutional Advancement departments to create a space equipped with smartboards, HD projectors, desktop and laptop computers, and other technology useful for teaching and collaboration. We can’t wait for teachers and students to start using the Google Annex space this spring.

Support for equitable technology education

Since 2022, we have made investments and charitable contributions in Atlanta totaling $10 million to support equity in the technology sector. This includes a handful of new local projects we are working on with academic and nonprofit organizations. We collaborate with:

A party for Tech Exchange students

We are also preparing to welcome 170 exceptional students from across North America to Atlanta for the culminating Tech Exchange celebration. This semester-long virtual academic program is designed to empower students attending select Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). Tech Exchange empowers students to learn essential IT skills through courses like Applied Data Structures and Software Development Studio taught by Google engineers and esteemed faculty from HBCUs and HSIs, while fostering a professional network and tight-knit community .

As a thriving tech hub with a strong HBCU presence, Atlanta resonates with many program participants, who are native to the area or aspire to launch their careers in the city. Students will participate in a variety of activities, including networking opportunities with local tech leaders like Goodie Nation’s Joey Womack, thought-provoking AI discussions hosted by Inclusivv, an engaging gaming workshop led by Cxmmunity Media, and a celebration dinner at Mercedes Benz Stadium. .

We will continue to work with our customers, employees and local community organizations to support Atlanta’s growth as a technology hub. Learn how Google is helping create economic opportunity in the state of Georgia.