We are proud to celebrate Women of Color in Tech Day on March 12th with two important, level-setting conversations. Policymakers steering change through legislation and action-leaders in the corporate sector will share where we are today, what has worked, how to focus efforts for the greatest impact, and what the future looks like.
Continue readingNJCU and NPower Launch New Agreement for Cybersecurity Students
New Jersey City University (NJCU) and NPower have signed an agreement granting qualified NPower graduates the ability to transfer nine (9) credits towards Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at the institution.
Continue readingHelen Kogan, Executive Director of NY/NJ Appointed to NYC Employment and Training Coalition’s (NYCETC) 2021 Class of Board of Directors
Learn more about the new NYCETC Board Members committed to shaping and leading the future of inclusive workforce development in New York.
Continue readingFree tech program changes young family’s life
In search of a higher-paying job and an opportunity that could change his family’s life, LaMonte Rusan made a series of life-changing decisions including joining NPower Missouri. Now he is an IT Technician at a computer networking and consulting firm.
Continue readingPathways to Prosperity | February 2021
February is Black History Month. It is an opportunity for all of us to reflect and honor the achievements and contributions of African Americans in this country. We think of the undeniable legacies of civil rights trail blazers like Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks, Cicely Tyson and so many others, who fought for freedom and equal rights.
Continue readingTech, Yeah! Brooklyn Nonprofit Provides Free IT Training to Underserved Adults
Tech Leaders Commit to TechPACT to Close the Digital Divide and Boost Diversity
With the resurgence of protests against systemic racism, Americans are doubling down on demanding social change and equality in the workplace, whether that be through hiring and promotion, transformation or philanthropy. This goal of workplace equity demands innovation, and a new association called The TechPACT is a revolutionary and thoughtful approach to tackling these issues head-on.
How to Boost Jobs for Women of Color through Nontraditional Pathways
5 tips for retaining diverse hires
Cognizant Grant Helps NPower Texas Launch Careers in Technology for Veterans
NPower has received a $250,000 grant from the Cognizant U.S. Foundation that will help more than 100 veterans and military spouses in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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