A profile by NJBiz.com about NPower’s program in Jersey City and Newark. According to NPower, technology job growth in New Jersey is outpacing access to technology talent. NPower is preparing a diverse nontraditional pipeline to vy for jobs throughout the state.
“I always knew I had a passion for technology but didn’t know how to pursue a career in it. The college route didn’t work out for me, but I found NPower! All it took was making one decision that would change my life forever!
I feel much more confident about my career and my future and now tell all of my friends and post on social media about NPower’s impact. Without NPower, I probably would still be a cashier, barely making ends meet, but now I am a UX designer. I am forever thankful!”
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“As a former Marine and Combat veteran, with a wife and three children we had lost everything. NPower offered me much more than I could have ever hoped for and they made me feel as if my service to this country was truly appreciated. I got the tools necessary to start a promising career that would help financially secure my family’s future.”
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JPMorgan Chase is investing in NPower to prepare veterans for careers in the tech industry.
New philanthropic investment to provide professional development and skills training for veterans in San Jose, CA, Jersey City, NJ and Dallas, TX
“I came to NPower with some technical skills and left with the knowledge and experience to transition my career into the IT field. Thanks to NPower and the on-the-job experience I gained from my internship at Bright Star, I am confident in my abilities as an IT professional.”
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Recap from Veterans Initiative Summit
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There was a lot of support for young females trying to break into the IT field. We met many strong female role models through site visits which encouraged and impacted not just me but other females in my class. I had a lot of support from the NPower team, especially when it came to my professional development and how I presented myself.
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While most tech jobs require advanced technical degrees, a growing number of companies and organizations recognize the value of military training.
In a 2019 Bloomberg report, New Jersey ranked as the 9th most innovative state in the country for its density of STEM research and development. The state also has a higher than average unemployment rate for older veterans and underserved youth between 16-24.
Our New Jersey program provides tuition-FREE technology training and certifications to veterans, veteran spouses and young adult job seekers, offering an alternative fast-track to tech jobs with employers committed to hiring diverse IT talent.
NPower has helped hundreds of students in Jersey City with its “Tech Fundamentals” course, mentoring and helping them find tech jobs after graduation. Because of the program’s success, it has now expanded to Newark, with the launch of our first class in September 2019.
UX Designer, Verizon
Associate Technology Support Analyst, Deloitte
IT Generalist Apprentice, New Jersey Transit
Our Tech Fundamentals program is your entry point to a tech-based career. In as little as 23 weeks you will master the basics of IT with real-world application and credentials.
Cybersecurity has become an incredibly valuable IT skill-set with the evolving need to protect electronic data. We offer a 26-week full day program to give students an opportunity to gain advanced certifications and improve their earning potential.
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Contact our local NPower office if you are interested in applying for the program or attending an information session.
285 West Side Ave Suite 278
Jersey City, NJ 07305
551.280.5050
admissionsjerseycity@npower.org
