New figures show that Intel exceeded its goals for 2015 , increasing diverse hiring by 3.1% , up to 43.1% . Hires from under-represented communities increased by 31% . Intel also plans to increase partnership with universities to keep diversifying the tech pipeline, and to work with diverse suppliers and entrepreneurs. The company also increased its female workforce by almost 43% . African Americans now make up 3.1% of Intel ’s workforce and women comprise 31% , outpacing the number of minorities in other large technology companies. Additionally, Intel increased the number of women in leadership roles. 2016 , Intel Capital launched a $125m fund to invest in women and minority entrepreneurs, as part of its $300m ' Diversity in Technology Initiative' . The company's has set further goals for 2016 , includeing reaching 45% diverse hiring in the US , with a new sub-goal of 14% hiring of under-represented minorities. Intel also plans to increase partnership with universities.
New figures show that Intel exceeded its goals for 2015 , increasing diverse hiring by 3.1% , up to 43.1% . Hires from under-represented communities increased by 31% . The company also increased its female workforce by almost 43% . African Americans now make up 3.1% of Intel ’s workforce and women comprise 31% , outpacing the number of minorities in other large technology companies. Additionally, Intel increased the number of women in leadership roles. 2016 , Intel Capital launched a $125m fund to invest in women and minority entrepreneurs, as part of its $300m ' Diversity in Technology Initiative' . The company's has set further goals for 2016 , includeing reaching 45% diverse hiring in the US , with a new sub-goal of 14% hiring of under-represented minorities. Intel also plans to increase partnership with universities.