Our Values
Diversity leads to innovation and growth. The Georgia Fintech Academy brings the most diverse set of students into the fintech industry than anywhere else in the United States.
Georgia Fintech academy’s mission
The Georgia Fintech Academy is a diversity talent development initiative for the fintech industry. Students from across the University System of Georgia participate in classes, events, and projects to prepare for jobs in the fintech industry.
Diversity leads to innovation and growth. The Georgia Fintech Academy brings the most diverse set of students into the fintech industry than anywhere else in the United States.
While we are continuously working to close the gap, here are the demographics out of 3500 student enrollees since the program inception in 2019.
student enrollees since program inception in 2019
of students identify as Black
of students identify as Women
of enrollees are from underrepresented groups
*2022 Technology Association of Georgia Fintech Ecosystem Report
“Investing in critical skills development and training for the next generation of local
leaders and technical experts, with a focus on inclusion and diversity drives our
partnership with the Georgia Fintech Academy. The program delivers on student
engagement, early-career recruiting, education and mentorship opportunities.”
“Investing in critical skills development and training for the next generation of local
leaders and technical experts, with a focus on inclusion and diversity drives our
partnership with the Georgia Fintech Academy. The program delivers on student
engagement, early-career recruiting, education and mentorship opportunities.”
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