Empowering Latino/a youth through tech, networking, mentorship, and educational opportunities to advance their careers and innovation in technology.
A part of HHF’s LOFT Code as a Second Language (CSL) national initiative. CSL includes the development and mobilization of a network of Latino software engineers ready to introduce computer programming to under-represented students across the country. We gather hundreds of Latino engineers at every LCS to create a community of peers, which benefits each engineer professionally.
Then, we choose amongst them a core group of CSL Fellows who are willing to share their skills with under-served communities throughout the U.S. We prepare them with relevant open-sourced curricula and facilitate the instruction through our relationships with dozens of school districts.
The Coder Summit is a dynamic one-day event for Latina/o computer science students and software engineering professionals to connect, share knowledge, and grow together. After the summit, participants join the LOFT Network, gaining exclusive access to valuable learning resources, internships, and job opportunities.
Industry experts lead impactful workshops designed to equip participants with essential skills for career growth in software engineering. From mastering technical interviews to honing design thinking, these hands-on sessions are invaluable for advancing in the field.
The Coder Summit offers Latino/a founders the opportunity to pitch their start-ups to a panel of Venture Capital judges. The winning pitch earns induction into LOFT Labs, granting access to the Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s extensive resources, cultivated over 30 years, to support and scale their ventures.
We are proud to collaborate with leading corporations such as Best Buy, Nationwide, Google, and others, whose support makes the Coder Summit possible. These valued partners share our commitment to empowering Latino/a talent in tech and their contributions have fostered innovation and diversity in the tech industry.
If you have a captivating topic you’d like to present or an inspiring story to share, we encourage you to sign up as a speaker for our next charlas.
Discover other programs, events, and opportunities within our HHF ecosystem.
Explore a wide range of programs designed to support and empower Latino/a talent across various industries. From educational initiatives to professional development opportunities, these programs offer valuable resources and connections to help you thrive in your career. Dive into our offerings to find the program that aligns with your goals and unlocks new possibilities for your future!
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s annual Hispanic Heritage Awards have been recognized by leading corporations nationwide. These caring corporate citizens have partnered with us to find new and creative ways to lift the Hispanic community
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s annual Hispanic Heritage Awards have been recognized by leading corporations nationwide. These caring corporate citizens have partnered with us to find new and creative ways to lift the Hispanic community
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s annual Hispanic Heritage Awards have been recognized by leading corporations nationwide. These caring corporate citizens have partnered with us to find new and creative ways to lift the Hispanic community
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s annual Hispanic Heritage Awards have been recognized by leading corporations nationwide. These caring corporate citizens have partnered with us to find new and creative ways to lift the Hispanic community
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s annual Hispanic Heritage Awards have been recognized by leading corporations nationwide. These caring corporate citizens have partnered with us to find new and creative ways to lift the Hispanic community
