TikTok Latinx ERG Mentors 150 High School Students on STEM Careers for Hispanic Heritage Month

Company: TikTok

Panelists sit at a table facing an audience, with one person speaking into a microphone in front of a projected slide.

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TikTok’s SOMOS ERG engaged over 150 juniors and seniors at Roosevelt High School in Los Angeles, a school with a large Latino/Hispanic student population. ERG members shared insights on STEM careers, personal experiences, and advice for navigating challenges and building representation in technology. The event emphasized the importance of education, mentorship, and showing students that careers in tech are achievable.

Communities

  • Latin American & Hispanic

Observances

  • Hispanic Heritage Month

Formats

  • Workshops
  • Speaker Presentation
  • Panels

Goals

  • Grow