NPower
NPower provides free tech training and career support to under-resourced communities across multiple locations, aiming to move individuals from poverty to the middle class through industry-recognized credentials and job placements.
Company Overview
NPower operates across various locations including New York, Texas, California, Maryland, Toronto, New Jersey, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, and Michigan. The organization offers tech training programs aimed at moving individuals from poverty to the middle class through tech skills training and job placements. NPower provides free IT training leading to industry-recognized credentials and career support, funded by private donors, foundations, corporations, and government sources.
Tech Training Programs
NPower offers a variety of tech training programs such as Tech Fundamentals, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IT Support Specialist, and SkillBridge. The Tech Fundamentals program is free and includes virtual instruction held twice per year. The Path2TECH program focuses on empowering women to become Full Stack Developers, incorporating learning in coding languages, UI/UX fundamentals, and generative AI. NPower's programs are designed to meet the needs of under-resourced communities, including young adults and military veterans.
Path2TECH Program for Women
NPower’s Path2TECH program is specifically aimed at empowering women to become Full Stack Developers. The program includes comprehensive training in various coding languages, UI/UX fundamentals, and generative AI. This initiative supports women in breaking into the tech industry and aims to diversify the workforce by increasing representation of women in technology.
Community and Career Support
NPower has a robust network of engaged partners who assist with job placements for graduates. The programs target under-resourced communities, including young adults and military veterans, to provide them with the necessary skills to secure quality tech jobs. Additionally, NPower runs the Command Shift Coalition advocating for the advancement of young women of color in tech careers and the Community Help Desk initiative to support local communities.
National Instructor Institute (NI2)
NPower’s National Instructor Institute (NI2) supports the organization’s training programs. NI2 ensures that instructors are well-equipped to deliver high-quality tech training to program participants. This initiative helps to maintain the standards of education and training provided by NPower, enabling successful outcomes for graduates in the tech industry.