Unlock Your Future! - Free Tech Fundamentals Program

Npower (Nonprofit) - Jamaica, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Jamaica, NY

Social Assistance

About the position

The Tech Fundamentals program is a free training initiative designed to provide virtual instruction to young adults and military veterans, equipping them with essential IT skills and certifications. The program aims to create pathways to economic prosperity by launching digital careers for participants through comprehensive training, mentorship, and job placement assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide up to 20 weeks of instructor-led virtual training.
• Facilitate opportunities for paid internships or project-based learning experiences.
• Guide participants in earning industry-recognized certifications such as CompTIA A+ and Google IT Support Certificate.
• Expose participants to leading technologies including Microsoft, Cisco, and AWS.
• Offer mentoring from senior-level IT professionals.
• Conduct employment readiness workshops.
• Assist with job placement and connect participants to top employers.
• Provide access to financial assistance and resources for housing and childcare.

Requirements

• Participants must be 18-26 years of age or over 21 if a military veteran or spouse.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Legally authorized to work in the US.
• For military veterans or spouses: must be transitioning active-duty servicemember through the DoD SkillBridge program, honorably discharged, or a member of the Guard or Reserves.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in IT or technology-related fields is preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits

• Free training program with virtual instruction.
• Opportunity for paid internships or project-based learning experiences.
• Access to industry-recognized certifications.
• Mentoring from senior-level IT professionals.
• Job placement assistance with access to top employers.
• Financial assistance and resources for housing and childcare.