Our Impact
Initially, the primary goal of the Universal Tech Movement (UTM) was to help people find work and get into tech. Along the way, UTM has transformed ideas about the delivery of workforce development and removing barriers within the community. UTM is reshaping the technology industry and making it a tech ecosystem for all.
Annual Impact Report 2024
UTM's Timeline
2016
Austin Urban Technology Movement (AUTM) originated from an association of Black tech leaders seeking advancement opportunities for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities in the technology industry.
2019
AUTM incorporated into a Texas nonprofit status and later earned a federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Our previous work amplified the importance of our mission to increase diversity & inclusion in tech.
2020
AUTMHQ expanded its Tech Ecosystem by partnering with stakeholders like the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Microsoft, and AT&T to increase diversity in tech and expand digital equity.
2021
We solidified ourselves as a leader across the workforce development tech industry. We announced our collaboration with Workforce Solutions to lift 10,000 residents out of poverty by upskilling. We also initiated collaborations with NI, IBM, and the U.S. Department of Labor.
2025
We changed our name to Universal Tech Movement! What started as a local movement is now expanding into something bigger, bolder, and more universal.
This new name reflects our commitment to opening doors, breaking barriers, and creating limitless possibilities in tech.
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We are working to make the tech industry a more diverse ecosystem. We are achieving our goal by partnering with employers, organizations, institutions, and government entities to help communities get trained to enter and thrive in the tech industry, radically change their income, and build a career.