Latinos in Tech: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Benjamin Juarez, a Salvadoran American, initially pursued a career in politics to meet family expectations. At 30, he discovered a passion for coding, leading to two business ventures: Cream City Coders and Latinos in Tech. These initiatives aim to teach coding to young students and increase Latino representation in tech. Juarez reflects on his journey, emphasizing the importance of pursuing one's passion and inspiring the next generation.

What were Benjamin Juarez's initial career aspirations?

• Teacher or Professor

• Engineer or Scientist

• Doctor or Lawyer

• Artist or Musician

Why did Juarez initially pursue a career in politics?

• He thought it was an easy career

• He had a passion for politics

• He was influenced by his friends

• He wanted to make his parents proud

What significant event happened on Juarez's 30th birthday?

• He decided to travel the world

• He picked up a book on Python coding

• He started a new job

• He moved to a new city

What was the length of the book Juarez picked up on his 30th birthday?

• 500 pages

• 200 pages

• 300 pages

• 400 pages

What did Juarez realize after starting to learn Python?

• He didn't like coding

• This was his true passion

• He wanted to switch to another language

• He preferred politics

What is the name of one of Juarez's business ventures?

• Tech Innovators

• Code Masters

• Cream City Coders

• Milwaukee Coders

What is the primary goal of Cream City Coders?

• To provide online coding courses

• To develop gaming applications

• To bring coding into Milwaukee classrooms

• To create new software

Who did Juarez partner with for Latinos in Tech?

• A former student, Carlos Vasquez

• A fellow politician

• A family member

• A tech entrepreneur

What is the mission of Latinos in Tech?

• To create a tech startup

• To foster the next generation of Latino tech professionals

• To develop new coding languages

• To provide scholarships for tech students

How would Juarez's 12-year-old self feel about his current achievements?

• Highly motivated

• Confused

• Indifferent

• Disappointed