Black Tech Talent Network
Empowering Black tech professionals in Western New York
From learning to earning: mentorship, career readiness, and direct employer connections.
Who we are
Connecting trained Black professionals to meaningful technology careers.
The Black Tech Talent Network (BTTN) connects trained Black professionals in Western New York to meaningful technology careers.
We bridge the gap between education and employment through mentorship, career readiness programming, and direct employer engagement.
What we do
Empowering communities to thrive
Career Readiness
Resume, interview, and workplace preparation so trained professionals are ready to step into the job.
Mentorship
Guidance from experienced tech professionals who know the path from training to the first role and beyond.
Employer Partnerships
A direct line between Western New York employers and prepared, diverse candidates.
Networking & Community
A community that keeps momentum going after training ends, with people who understand the journey.
The gap
Why this matters for Western New York
- Talented professionals complete tech training but struggle to access opportunity.
- Employers want diverse, prepared candidates.
- The region needs stronger bridges between education and industry.
BTTN exists to bridge that gap.
Where do you fit?
For talent
Trained and ready to work in tech?
Tell us about your skills and goals. We’ll connect you with mentorship, career readiness support, and employers.
Join as talentFor employers
Hiring in Western New York?
Meet prepared, diverse candidates and help build a stronger pipeline between training and industry.
Partner with usOur team
Meet the founders
Lennon Williams
Co-Founder
Lennon is passionate about creating equitable pathways into technology careers. With experience in IT and workforce development, he helps professionals move from learning to earning.
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Antonéo Page
Co-Founder
Antonéo is a seasoned technology strategist with experience driving digital initiatives and business solutions at M&T Bank. He brings entrepreneurial leadership and strategic insight in technology operations to BTTN.
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