WELCOME TO THE FUTURE
Roberts Innovation Group is changing the way the world sees us and technology
passionate on
building capacity
Creating a new generation of technologists in African American communities is an important step towards bridging the wealth and digital divide.
The benefits are:
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Increased representation
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Closing the skills gap
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Driving Innovation
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Creating Economic Opportunities
HBCU's
k-12 Education
our core focus
cybersecurity
RIG delivers cybersecurity training, advisory, and managed services to HBCUs, underserved communities, and institutions across the U.S., Caribbean, and Africa—empowering the next generation of cyber talent and protecting critical systems.
$103K
Avg Salary
<5%
African Americans
422k+
Open Positions
DIGITAL LITERACY
By providing hands-on training in essential digital tools we empower individuals in navigating and contributing to the digital world.
Digital literacy encompasses various aspects, including:
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Basic Computer Skills
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Information Literacy
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Digital Citizenship
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Digital Citizenship
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Internet Skills
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Media Literacy
Future of worK
Equip communities with skills and knowledge to adapt to evolving employment landscapes, emphasizing innovation and lifelong learning.
WEB3
Educate and engage individuals in decentralized technologies, fostering participation in the emerging digital economy.
STEM LEARNING
STEM Learning promotes inquiry-based learning in science, technology, engineering, and math that develops critical thinkers and problem-solvers.
Drone Technology
RIG members have created programs that introduce and train individuals in UAV operations, opening pathways to careers in various industries. We expose youth and professionals to drone technology updates, coding and autonomous designs.
FINANCIAL literacy
Financial literacy is the knowledge of how to make smart decisions with money. This includes preparing a budget, knowing how much to save, deciding favorable loan terms, understanding impacts to credit, and distinguishing different vehicles used for retirement.
Findings from Bank of America’s 12th annual Workplace Benefits Report — Navigating a New Era of Financial Wellness — reveal that 84% of employers now say that offering financial wellness tools can help reduce employee attrition, and 81% say wellness tools help attract higher-quality employees.
$24K
African Americans
$24K
$188K
Average net worth in 2020
$188K
Others
eSports/Gaming
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Esports and Video Gaming are estimated to be +$2 billion and +$200 billion dollar industries respectively by 2023.
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82% of Black Americans 18-24 years old game on a weekly basis versus 73% of the General Market yet Black Americans make up only 4% of the industry.
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Until January 2020 now historically black college or university (HBCU) offered an esports/gaming trifecta (curriculum/minor, esports/gaming learning lab, and club team) Johnson C. Smith University launched first program in 2020.
FUNDING
$7 Trillion
Annually in U.S. Government contracts
Less than .01% goes to women and minority groups
$850 Billion
Annually available in grants
Less than 4% go to women and minority groups