About Us
Our Mission
The MKE Tech Hub Coalition is a non-profit organization working to inclusively grow tech talent in the Milwaukee region.
A rising tide lifts all boats
As Milwaukee rises as a tech community, so does the demand for tech workers – there are more tech jobs than people to fill these roles.
The Coalition was formed to address this need. Our work spans establishing a diverse and inclusive talent pipeline, amplifying the voice of our members, and creating meaningful connections that serve as a catalyst for innovation in the #mketech community.
Our Vision
We believe that together, we can build a vibrant, inclusive ecosystem where tech and innovation create enduring regional prosperity and good jobs.
Stronger Together
Connections made through a tech hub multiply the work needed to build a vibrant tech ecosystem. Tapping into the power of membership and partnerships allow us to move from programmatic success into systemic change for long-term, sustainable impact.
Our Focus
We drive demand for new tech roles and develop our supply of tech talent through three key strategies. A focus on DEI is included in all strategies.
Attracting businesses and talent
Building diverse tech talent
Scaling the innovation ecosystem
Our History
The tech hub movement started as a grassroots effort to address the growing awareness of tech’s impact on the regional economy. In 2017, Advocate Aurora Health and Northwestern Mutual partnered to build and guide the growing MKE Tech Hub movement.
Established in October 2019, the MKE Tech Hub Coalition was organized to spur innovation and accelerate efforts to create a diverse and inclusive workforce to match the ever-growing demand for tech workers.
Since then, the Coalition has grown from 6 founding members to over 135 organizations that span corporate, non-profit, education, and community organizers which extends our collective impact.
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