Google’s Code Next program recognizes that while pathways exist to lead young students to and throughout the tech industry, many Black and Latinx youth face roadblocks and detours that prevent them from navigating these spaces and landing careers in tech. To address this, our program was designed to intentionally expand social capital in Black and Latinx neighborhoods by developing culturally engaging and community-centric tech innovation experiences that go beyond the typical coding boot camp. Besides offering a high-quality and relevant...