In July, as part of their technology and innovation training, 25 high school and college students from our digital equity partner Coded by Kids (CBK) visited Comcast headquarters to spend a full day networking and learning with Comcast employees about the future of technology. With back-to-school season just around the corner, these students will have a lot to think about as they start their new year and continue developing their interests in coding.
Students began the day with a campus tour and demo to try out the product, followed by a panel discussion at LIFT Labs, our hub for entrepreneurship and innovation within the Comcast Technology Center. Featured speakers included members of BENgineers and TECHWomen, our technology resource groups that support Black and women technologists and engineers. As part of our national volunteer program Team UP, panelists volunteered to share their career journeys and tips for developing product management and engineering skills. They spoke thoughtfully about the importance of passing the torch to the younger generation and what interests them most about technology.
Comcast is a company that allows us to pay it forward, especially for young people. These kids are the future, and they will eventually be the ones to pass the torch.
To conclude the day, the CBK students presented their technology projects and solicited feedback from BENgineers and TECHWomen volunteers. In small groups, they addressed potential solutions to issues across several industries including connecting consumers with local farmers to reduce food waste, using artificial intelligence to combat loneliness and sleep quality issues in Generation Z, and providing parents of young students with access to affordable and safe after-school access. Programming, and more. Our volunteers listened eagerly and provided feedback to each team to further develop these ideas.
