KKC’s Tech Launchpad Advisory Council includes a diverse group of stakeholders from the IT industry and academia focused on combating the digital divide and underrepresentation of people of color and women in the IT sector.  The Tech Launchpad Advisory Council is charged with providing advisory guidance and support in some the following ways:

• Providing consultation and guidance on industry trends that ensure program curricula is relevant and reflects industry trends.
• Offering input on related Launchpad operations including admissions requirements, recruitment opportunities, curriculum development, instructional assessments, and community-based initiatives.
• Offering input during Tech Launchpad program evaluation exercises.
• Providing guest lectures and facilitating professional networking opportunities for students enrolled in Tech Launchpad programs.
• Serving as a liaison to KKC’s Tech Launchpad to provide new partnership opportunities with in-demand technology firms and organizations.
• Assisting with identifying industry and community-based partners to bring resources to KKC’s Tech Launchpad programs.
• Offering or sharing work-based learning and employment opportunities to eligible Tech Launchpad students when appropriate and available.