Tech Workforce Upskilling
Applied, cohort-based training that helps adults build in-demand tech skills, strengthen career pathways, and prepare for today's workforce.
- Tech Sales
- AWS Cloud Computing
- AI/ML Bootcamp
A Diamond Decade · Orlando
Where careers take root and startups take off.
Building Our Tech is an Orlando 501(c)(3) nonprofit that accelerates economic mobility through practical tech training, entrepreneurial resources, and career development support.
10,000+Participants engaged
165+Programs and events
100+Founders trained
$1.5M+Grants secured
50+Regional partnerships
300+Tech professionals developed
How it works
Learn. Build. Scale.
01
Learn
Build in-demand tech skills through applied, cohort-based training designed for working adults.
02
Build
Turn skills into something real — a portfolio, a career pivot, or a technology-enabled venture.
03
Scale
Grow with mentorship, funding pathways, and a regional network of 50+ partners behind you.
What we do
Three pathways into technology
Whether you are starting out, changing direction, or building a company, there is a track built for where you are right now.
Entrepreneur & Startup Education
Structured programs that support founders and small business owners in building, launching, and scaling technology-enabled ventures.
- Tech Startup Accelerator
- Bridge to Launchpad Incubator
- Pitch competitions & funding pathways
Career Readiness
Workshops and learning experiences that help adults explore tech pathways, build foundational skills, and gain clarity on next steps.
- Interview preparation
- Financial wellness
- Monthly community workshops
Our mission
Tech is a pathway to economic freedom.
We bridge the digital divide by providing access to technology education, mentorship, and career-building opportunities — increasing awareness, networks, and resources for people pursuing careers or entrepreneurship in technology.
- Tech is a pathway to economic freedom.
- Learning should be practical and approachable.
- Local growth fuels national impact.
In their words
Founders who built here
Since joining Building Our Tech, I've become a more confident founder. My network is expanding, and I have clarity about what I need to do to grow my company.
Ricardo Kendrick
Founder, Lumi Money · BOT Incubator & Accelerator Alumni
Building Our Tech helped me shift the way I think about my business and my role as a founder. Today, I'm making more intentional decisions and building a company I'm proud to represent.
Kelly Shea
Founder, Innovation Station LLC · BOT Accelerator Participant
The foundation we built with Building Our Tech became the story, strategy, and pitch we've carried into every opportunity since. It's a foundation that continues to support our growth as we expand our impact and partnerships.
Lisa Francoeur
Co-Founder & CRO, Crypto Tutors · BOT Pitch Competition Winner
Our story
Ten years, told by the two people who started it
Co-founders Joshua Walker and Mike Felix on why Building Our Tech exists, what the first years actually looked like, and how a small Orlando meetup became a full ecosystem of training, startup programs, and community events.
Latest from BOT
News, workshops & impact stories
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Danielle Lewis on what developers get wrong about accessibility — and a free, hands-on iOS workshop on 17 September.
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A beauty-industry founder on pipelines, CRMs and finding out she belonged in tech after all.
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Common questions
What people ask about BOT
What is Building Our Tech?
Building Our Tech (BOT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Orlando, Florida. It accelerates economic mobility by empowering individuals with practical tech training, entrepreneurial resources, and career development support — creating clear, sustainable pathways to success in an evolving digital economy.
What programs does Building Our Tech offer?
BOT offers three tracks. Tech Workforce Upskilling provides cohort-based training in Tech Sales, AWS Cloud Computing, and AI/ML. Entrepreneur & Startup Education includes the Tech Startup Accelerator and the Bridge to Launchpad Incubator. Career Readiness delivers workshops that help adults explore tech pathways and build foundational skills.
Who can join BOT programs?
Programs are open to adults exploring or advancing a career in technology, as well as founders and small business owners building technology-enabled ventures. No prior tech background is required for career readiness and introductory workshops.
How much do BOT programs cost?
BOT is a donor and grant funded nonprofit. Monthly community workshops and events are free to attend. Cohort-based programs vary — email info@buildingourtech.org for current cohort details and eligibility.
Where is Building Our Tech located?
BOT is located at 1001 N. Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801. Appointments are required for office visits, and event locations are listed in individual event materials.
How can I support BOT?
You can donate, volunteer, become a mentor, or sponsor a program. Every dollar funds the training, tools, and support that help real people build real futures.
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Every dollar funds the training, tools, and support that help real people build real futures.