tech industry. that's not new, but this is. students in the academy will be allowed to take courses that offer credits both at skyline and at berkeley city college at no cost. and after they graduate, they have two years to complete their associate's degree for free. >> we're hoping that they can get, let's say, at least a couple semesters' worth of college credits before they leave so they'll have a real edge. >> they also become our employee base later. so, it's a virtuous cycle for all. >> i want to create something. i want people to know my name, what i did. >> i just want to make sure america leads us, continues to lead the world in computer-technology science. >> everybody involved expects to get back more than they give, especially the tech industry, which believes that diversity creates greater profits and prosperity. in oakland, eric thomas, abc7 news. >> and joining us in studio today are dr. hilaria bauer, sitting right next to me, superintendent of alum rock union elementary school district, located in east san jose, hector mujica, social-