MyCEO Corporation Partners with Major Technology Forum to Increase Diversity in IT

The My CEO Corporation is partnering with the Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF) to launch its Global Leadership Institute online certificate courseware titled, “ITSMF MAX,” designed to increase the number of African-American IT professionals for senior-level responsibilities through executive career development, mentoring and networking.

Today, African-Americans hold only 3% of management roles and studies suggest that not enough African-Americans are positioned for senior IT management. ITSMF Max aims to impact such statistics in an effort to #closethegap.

The ITSMF MAX program includes courses in entrepreneurship, IT, healthcare, and business development. The program is open to Fortune 500 professionals, business owners, community organizations, business groups, medical groups, veterans, and many others. Through ITSMF MAX, professionals are able to take the online courses at their convenience and pace without having to travel to the main campus.

“MyCEO is proud to partner with such an established organization,” said Malcolm Allen, CEO of The MyCEO Corporation. They have longed been champions in the quest to build minority placement in the field of IT throughout out the world.  We are extremely proud to power the system ITSMF Max. With the vision of Viola Thompson, the Executive Director of ITSMF, and the rest of its leadership team, they will help change the world with enhancing skills to align with 2020 vision.”

Isiah Reese, ITSMF’s chief ideation officer, said that, “For nearly 20 years, ITSMF has been at the forefront for developing talent to enter the field of technology,” said  “However, with an ever-changing global economy and the constant need to develop leaders across the globe, we feel we have positioned ourselves as a leading organization to launch these online certificate courses.”

A diverse group of IT professionals and educators created the customized program. Those individuals who enroll will be able to create, develop and hone skills to become more valuable within their current organizations. For others, it will also prepare them to re-enter the workforce better equipped to compete in a global economy. Current professionals are able to access to online networks to find job opportunities, speaking engagements on IT-related topics, and find outlets to find white papers. Those striving for C-level positions will learn leadership skills, bolster business acumen, develop mentorships, key contacts, and gain visibility within the IT profession.

Renea Pierre, ITSMF’s Director of Development and Corporate Relations, said, “ITSMF MAX, as part of our Global Institute and Center for Professional Development, directly impacts the preparedness of those leaders, while also bolstering value for our partners, members, strategic partners and affiliates. This will be a game changer!”