Regional Roundups – March 2024

It has been a busy season at NPower, view all the exciting engagements and activity happening across the country.

NPower California

As we closed out February, we filmed a very special video with the Sharks Foundation thanking them for their $100,000 contribution!

See it here

NPower New York

A Night at the Apollo 

It was showtime at the Apollo last month as we celebrated the Fall 2023 Tech Fundamentals graduates. Supported by long-standing NPower partner, ServiceNow, the celebration was the first in-person ceremony for New York graduates since 2019. And included uplifting speeches and performances from Fall 2023 graduates and an NPower graduate class of 2015 along with a captivating conversation with Bill McDermott, Chairman and CEO of ServiceNow, and Karen Pavlin, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer of ServiceNow.

Empowering Professional Development

NPower New York hosted their first in-person professional development series of the cohort with Ramon Ray, highly acclaimed motivational speaker. The dynamic session on personal branding set the right tone to kick off the new class with students and staff engaged and energized.

“Today was very motivational and exciting! It made me very grateful for this opportunity to be a part of NPower!”
– NPower New York Spring 2024 Student

NPower Maryland

This month, NPower Maryland has forged a partnership with Enoch Pratt Library for yet another Chromebook distribution event. The event was marked by the exceptional technical support provided by our alumni and trainee volunteers to community members.

NPower Michigan

Rooted in Community

The NPower Michigan team in action at Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency’s recent Bridge to Tech graduation to celebrate, support and share NPower as a resource for tech upskilling.

Spring into Tech

The Spring 2024 cohort of future tech professionals were fully engaged and diving deep into recent in-person labs filled with hands-on and interactive experiences.

NPower Texas

NPower Texas is honored to be recognized by Texas Workforce Solutions, Texas Workforce Commission, and Texas Veterans Commission for our dedication to hiring veterans, with a significant portion of our staff being veterans.

Here at NPower, inclusivity is not merely a concept—it’s ingrained in our culture. We actively seek out veterans, their spouses, and individuals from diverse backgrounds because we understand the importance of representation. Congratulations to the other organizations receiving awards. Let’s keep striving to make a positive impact!

Krystel Smith
NPower Texas – Dallas Tech Fundamentals Fall 2022
U.S. Air Force Veteran

A mother, Air Force veteran, and now a successful tech professional, Krystel’s journey through NPower’s Dallas program is inspiring the apprenticeship community. Overcoming challenges, she found hope and secured a position with Citi’s Enterprise, Infrastructure, Operations, and Technology team. Featured on the U.S. Department of Labor’s “Apprenticeship USA” site, her story highlights the transformative power of apprenticeships. Let Krystel’s success inspire you to seize opportunities and transform lives with the registered apprenticeship model. Join us in making a difference and engage with the next generation of tech professionals before they’re in high demand.

Read her journey

NPower North Carolina

Congratulations to the graduates of NPower North Carolina! This month, we celebrated their remarkable achievements, showcasing their talent, ambition, and unwavering determination throughout the program.

Highlights included inspiring keynote addresses from Calvin J. Crosslin, Lenovo’s Chief Diversity Officer, and Chris Bell, Truist’s Triangle Region President, emphasizing perseverance and community engagement. Shinica Thomas and Isaiah Samuel provided heartfelt words of encouragement, further uplifting spirits.

A huge thank you to Brandon Mooney, Somer Hamrick, and our partners at MetLife for their unwavering support. Additionally, a heartfelt salute goes out to Executive Director, Ray Trapp, Program Director, Sarah Chick, and the entire NPower North Carolina team for their dedication.

Let’s continue to celebrate these successes and the bright futures ahead!