According to a news release this week, the partnership will forge a closer relationship between Ellucian and Out in Tech’s network of over 45,000 LGBTQ+ tech professionals across executive and entry-level positions. For Ellucian, the group will be a source of hiring as well as networking opportunities with industry leaders through roundtable discussions, mentorship programs, speaker series and career-development initiatives.
The announcement described Out in Tech as a "prominent community" of LGBTQ+ tech professionals and advocates since its founding in 2013, adding that the organization has members across 32 cities and five countries.
"At Ellucian, our culture is one of our superpowers, and we are proud to work with such a well-respected organization that shares our values and commitment to building a more inclusive and diverse workplace," Gregory Giangrande, a spokesman for Ellucian, said in a public statement. "Our partnership with Out in Tech is a significant step in our ongoing efforts to be more intentional around creating community for LGBTQ+ tech professionals."
According to the announcement, the Out in Tech employee resource group (ERG) will also share best practices with Ellucian's Prism ERG for an LGBTQ-friendly workplace to create an inclusive work environment.
