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MKE Tech | Building a Diverse Tech Talent Pipeline

The MKE Tech Hub Coalition targets both sparking early interest and equipping the workforce with relevant skills. For K-12 students, the MKE Hour of Tech ignites a passion for technology. Beyond K-12, they partner with the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) to offer computing programs at technical…
P33 Strong Start

Aiming to bridge the gap between Chicago’s tech sector and diverse college students, P33 Strong Start partners tech companies with university computer science classes. Seasoned professionals mentor students on real-world projects throughout a semester. This program offers a win-win: students gain practical skills and potential job opportunities, while companies contribute…
Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber Foundation | Ignite Initiative Regional Workforce Training System

The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber Foundation is launching a workforce development initiative to address the skilled labor shortage in the region’s key industries: agriculture, manufacturing, and information technology. They’ll collaborate with industry experts like Grand Farm Research and Emerging Prairie to design training programs that directly address the needs…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance

The AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance unites Amazon Web Services (AWS), educational institutions, government agencies, and employers to address the tech talent gap. This collaboration focuses on revamping curriculum in community colleges and universities to better prepare students for in-demand cloud jobs like cloud support, software development, and data…
Illinois Central College | IT Workforce Accelerator

Illinois Central College (ICC) partnered with businesses like Accenture and JP Morgan Chase to address the information technology (IT) workforce gap in central Illinois. Funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), their “Illinois Central College Hired! IT Workforce Accelerator” program offers training for residents as early as high school…
Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce | Developing Tech Talent in Tallahassee

Florida’s capital city, Tallahassee, is experiencing a tech industry boom despite not being a traditional tech hub. This growth presents a challenge: attracting and retaining tech talent. Many potential employees might assume better opportunities lie elsewhere, in established tech centers. The Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce is working to bridge this…
Per Scholars | Tech sector career training: Columbus

In Columbus, a growing tech sector clashed with a high poverty rate and underprepared residents, especially minorities. Per Scholas, a tuition-free tech training program, arrived in 2012 to bridge the gap. Per Scholas offers intensive training, industry-recognized credentials, and career support to equip participants for tech jobs. To ensure effectiveness,…
P33 Strong Start | Launches Strong Start Pilot Program to Bring Chicago Tech Companies into College Classrooms

P33, a Chicago-based organization focused on tech workforce development, launched the Strong Start Pilot Program. This initiative connects tech companies with college classrooms, bringing real-world projects to underclassmen in computer science. The pilot’s success led to a full program rollout in Fall 2022, engaging eight companies and tripling the number…
TechChicago Movement | A City Born of Reinvention

TechChicago positions Chicago as a rising tech hub, aiming to rival the dominance of coastal cities. They highlight Chicago’s advantages: a diverse tech workforce, a lower cost of living compared to coasts, a vibrant city with a high quality of life, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. By acting as a…
Nevadaworks | Northern Nevada Equity in Employment Project

This article describes a workforce development project by Nevadaworks, a workforce board in northern Nevada. The project aims to create a system to connect workers with jobs in four key industries: manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, and transportation/logistics. To achieve this, they are collaborating with major companies like Tesla and Fulcrum…