Regina Smith
Harlem Business Alliance
Executive Director

We educate young adults about coding, career pathways in tech as well as basic business fundamentals. We realize our youth possesses tremendous untapped potential and it is our responsibility to invest in the next generation of leaders.

About the Harlem Business Alliance

Founded in 1980, the Harlem Business Alliance is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to empowering the Harlem community to make an impact locally and globally. Through public and private collaborations our organization provides programming and resources centered on topics like entrepreneurship and financial literacy. www.hbany.org

Squad History

With our Disrupt Harlem Code Squad initiative, our organization exposes underserved youth to new paths in technology, entrepreneurship and more. Over the course of 16 weeks, we equip them with the skills to compete in a digital age, and empower them to start a new career. During the program, students are connected with the resources to continue their training.

Founded in Fall 2015
Cohort 1 of 15 students
Spring 2016
Fall 2016
Spring 2017
Fall 2017
Fall 2018