Connection + Engagement = Empowerment
Hello/Hola!
Today is Primary Election Day in the United States.
No matter your political affiliation, participating in the primary process is one of the most direct ways we shape the future of our communities. Primaries determine which candidates will appear on the general election ballot—and ultimately, who will help guide decisions that affect our schools, infrastructure, workforce, small businesses, and access to opportunity.
Civic engagement is more than casting a ballot. It’s staying informed. It’s asking thoughtful questions. It’s understanding how local and state decisions impact our daily lives—from broadband access and technology funding to workforce development programs that prepare the next generation.
At Universal Tech Movement, we believe engagement doesn’t stop at the polls. It extends into the tech ecosystem we are building together.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen what meaningful engagement looks like in action.
At Horizons, we tuned in online to hear UTM volunteer, MiKayla Chinn, share her tech journey. The conversation provided great insight for those exploring software engineering and adjacent career pathways. Watch the replay here.
Then at our Black History Month Hangover event, we honored the innovators and pioneers who paved the way for today’s tech professionals. But we didn’t just look backward—we looked forward. We discussed leadership. Economics. Community building. And the power of staying engaged long after the moment passes. Missed the event? Check out the recap here.
As we reflect on today’s elections and UTM’s recent gatherings, we encourage you to think about these questions:
How can we stay informed and involved in local decisions that impact our daily lives?
What are positive, productive ways we can work together to improve our neighborhoods and cities?
How can people across different countries collaborate to create opportunity and shared progress in tech?
The ecosystem we’re creating at UTM thrives when you participate. When you attend events. When you invite a friend. When you share resources. When you speak up in conversations that matter.
So stay connected, stay engaged and be empowered!
-Universal Tech Movement Team
