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You Can't Be What You Can’t See: Let's Help Create a More Diverse Pipeline of Tech Talent

If you know of students who may be interested in Tech, please encourage them to sign up!

This Saturday on October 2nd, Facebook Community Engagement and Policy Programs teams are hosting a free virtual student summit, LatineXt Leaders of Tomorrow, in honor of Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month. The student summit will provide coding and tech experiences, professional development opportunities, and feature executive speakers, policymakers and product demonstrations.

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LatineXt Leaders of Tomorrow Student Summit In honor of Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month, Facebook is excited to invite you to our first LatineXt Leaders of Tomorrow Student Summit on Saturday, October 2nd from 11:00am – 3:00pm. Join us virtually where will provide coding skills and tech experiences, professional development opportunities...

Yesterday, Facebook Austin hosted Boost with Facebook, a virtual event to help reboot, reimagine, and rebuild your business. Check out the recording here for tips and tricks to set up your business page, connect with your customers, and measure your marketing!

Boost with Facebook Austin Jumpstart your business with free tools from Facebook. Learn everything you need to know, from setting up a business page to communicating with your customers to managing and measuring your marketing.

Check out our COO Sheryl Sandberg and Austin Mayor Steve Adler's op-ed in the Austin American-Statesman on how Facebook and the City of Austin have been working closely to try to support local businesses that need it most, and to learn more about the resources available including our Facebook Business Resource Hub and Small Business Grants Program.

Friendly reminder that the applications for the Facebook Business Grant Program close tomorrow May 8th, to apply please visit: facebook.com/business/boost/grants

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