🌟 YOUNG MOTHERS OF COLOR IN IT
A SPECIAL STEMACAD PROJECT
A 3-Year Initiative Empowering Mothers of Color in Tech
Urban Ed’s newest initiative, the STEMAcad MOCIT launched in 2025, is a bold 3-year project designed to uplift young mothers of color (ages 18–30) in the Washington D.C. region and beyond—through tech training, mentorship, and wraparound support.
💡 Why This Matters
- 👩🏾💻 Women of color are underrepresented in tech; less than 3% of the workforce.
- 👶🏽 Young mothers face unique challenges in accessing education and employment.
- 🏘️ Supporting these women benefits their families and communities over the long-term.
🚀 Our Project’s Purpose
To equip young mothers with tech skills and career pathways that lead to economic freedom, while supporting their whole family’s well-being.
💬 Voices of Our Female Grads
Urban Ed has provided me so many resources & guidance to open doors I had no idea could be opened! I’ve landed my first job contributing to tech at the U.S. EPA and I am so excited and grateful for me and my baby girls! — KhalaV, Urban Ed Graduate 2024
Urban Ed helped me become diligent, resilient, and innovative. Despite facing personal challenges, I gained the confidence and skills to earn my certification and achieve financial stability. Today, I’m proud to be working with federal agencies to help support America’s national security. I’m better off, my family is better off and I never thought this type of life was possible. I owe it all to Urban Ed! — DakeiaW, Urban Ed Graduate 2023
Enroll Today!
Ready to take the next step in your tech career? Join our Mamas Rise program and become part of the Urban Ed supportive community that empowers young mothers of color in IT. Sign up now to start your journey to sustaining your family!
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📈 What We’re Doing
- Hybrid tech training with mentorship and real-world projects
- National apprenticeship model and job placement
- Wraparound services: financial literacy, communication skills, childcare support, and more
- TechResolve: our social enterprise connecting graduates to real jobs
- Corporate partnerships with a women-led corporate advisory committee
💪 Impact So Far
- ✅ 95% of grads credit Urban Ed with their success
- 👩💻 450+ mothers sustained
- 👨👩👧👦 6,250+ families impacted
- 🧠 Improved mental health, financial stability, and career advancement
🌍 Expanding Our Reach
We’re growing into Maryland counties like Prince George’s, Montgomery, and Baltimore City—reaching up to 13,625 more mothers and children. We are also working to expand internationally through global partnerships with STEM women from around the globe.
Enroll Today!
Ready to take the next step in your tech career? Join our Mamas Rise program and become part of the Urban Ed supportive community that empowers young mothers of color in IT. Sign up now to start your journey to sustaining your family!
Enroll Now
🤝 How You Can Help
- SUPPORT: Fund a family’s journey—$10K sustains one household
- SUPPLY: Donate laptops and tablets
- SERVE: Join our women-led advisory committee
- SOURCE: Hire our certified graduates
- SUBMIT: Use our helpdesk services
- SUBCONTRACT: Partner with TechResolve for IT support