OUR STORY
NPower is a nonprofit rooted in the community and committed to advancing race and gender equity in the tech industry through skills training, real-world experience, support, and mentorships. The organization has helped young adults from underserved communities and veterans move from poverty to the middle class by training them with a range of tech skills and placing them in quality jobs.
Students who enter our free training programs earn industry-recognized certifications and graduate with the competencies of an IT professional with one to two years of experience. NPower also places students in paid internships and apprenticeships with corporate and nonprofit organizations. Eighty percent of NPower graduates get a full-time job or continue their education. NPower is a vital solution towards bridging the national talent gap that exists in the high-growth technology industry.
Over the past decade, NPower has expanded its program reach and developed a robust network of Fortune 500 companies, mid-sized enterprises, government agencies, staffing firms, and a network of nonprofit partners that host its interns and hire its graduates full-time.
To learn more about NPower, visit npower.org.
ABOUT
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ORDER OF CEREMONY
CALIFORNIA
WELCOME REMARKS/PROGRAM INTRODUCTION
Bertha Alicia Haro
Executive Director, NPower California
ALUMNI SPEAKER
LaToya Newsome-Clemens
NPower California | ITSS Fall 2023
IT Support Specialist, Allied Universal
CLASS SPEAKER
Jose Perez
NPower California | ITSS 2024 Self-employed
INTRODUCTION TO KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Bea Tassot
Vice President, Field Operations
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Kyle Sherman
Senior Technology Support Analyst, Deloitte
CLASS HONORS/PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL AWARDS
Jynelle Christine Siupan Cedro
LAVC Co-Lead and Tax Consultant II, Deloitte
NPower Academic Excellence Award
Michael Ezechukwu
Kyla Wallace
NPower Leadership Award
Keith Harter
Sean Sudduth
NPower Beacon of Light Award
Christopher Moran
PRESENTATION OF GRADUATION CERTIFICATES
Jordan Jenkins
Lead Technical Instructor, NPower
Emma Kay Carter
Assistant Technical Instructor, NPower
CLOSING REMARKS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
RECEPTION
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
ALUMNI SPEAKER
LaToya Newsome-Clemens
NPower California | ITSS Fall 2023
IT Support Specialist, Allied Universal
“The staff at NPower believed me before I believed in myself. They motivated me, held me accountable while providing the tools and insight I needed, and still support me to this day. I look forward to graduating with my degree, gaining the career I’m destined for and giving back to NPower.”
Kyle Sherman
Senior Technology Support Analyst, Deloitte
Kyle Sherman is a skilled Senior Technology Support Analyst at Deloitte, with a tech career spanning over seven years. Over the years, Kyle has received several honors: From being promoted to a Senior Technology Support Analyst in July 2023, working on the Manhattan Beach Wi-Fi Project, taking part in the NextUp EXCEL Leadership Pilot Program, and passing the ISO SLC Audit.
STUDENT SPEAKER
Jose Perez
NPower California | ITSS 2024 Self-employed
“NPower has been pivotal, transforming my curiosity into a career path and equipping me with the tools to contribute meaningfully to the tech industry. My journey through NPower has been a testament to the power of education in unlocking doors to new worlds and possibilities.”
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Spring 2024 Tech Fundamentals
Abel Zarate
Abraham David Ungos
AJ Medrano
Alex Taylor
Andres Martinez
Anett Buoy
Ari Castillo
Arthur Sapronov
Arturo Rojas
Ashley Castro
Benjamin Sullivan
Cecilia Alvarez
Chairish Smith-Mangum
Christopher Moran
Danny Segovia
David Casillas
Devyn Jones
Emilio Lopez
Glenn Garcia
Gustavo Cruz Martinez
Hector Martinez
Hifza Sarwat
Hugo Garcia
Jacob Claypool
Jayvon Richards
Jeffrey Willis
Jesus Carrillo
Jose Perez
Jose Sanchez
Joshua Cruz
Jude Ezechukwu
Keith Harter
Khalil Davison
Kimberly Estrada
Kristen Kleinhans
Kyla Wallace
Lionel Quintanilla
Malik Rashid
Marcus Upshaw-Denson
Michael Ezechukwu
Michael Head
Nathan Hernandez
Nicole Smith
Otis Sampson
Paul Park
Raees Khan
Razeek Giles
Richard De Luz
Sean Sudduth
Shirley Oriste
Thien Nguyen
Tuan Ngo
Waslat Rasoli
Yawande Olugbodi-Fagunwa
KEY CLASS STATISTICS
82% Graduation Rate 80% CompTIA ITF+ Certification (still currently testing) * 68% Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
41%
Veterans & Spouses 28% Women
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GRADUATES
THANK YOU
to Our Employment Partners, Funders and Volunteers
FUNDERS
California Workforce Development Board, Breaking Barriers to Employment
Northrop Grumman
Metlife
A16z Cultural Leadership Fund
UK Online Giving Foundation
Microsoft Corporation
National Basketball Association
Benevity Fund
Breaking Barriers
Wells Fargo Bank
PARTNERS
Cedar Sinai
Jennifer Delate
Citi
Anabel Santamaria
City of Long Beach
Lea Ericksen
CSUDH
Bill Chang
Dell
Peter Trizzino
Deloitte
Robert Diaz
EY
Kira Pooley
Farmers Insurance
Jamia Scantron
Fortinet
Don Walling
Grameen America
Joe Mastrosanti
Innergem
Priya Sodha
Kelly Discover
Kris Norris
Ryan Zervakos
Microsoft
Linda Nguyen
NVDIA
Katie Mice
Okta/AuthO
Jessica Keaton
OnCall IT
Kirk Paulson
Robert Half
Jorge Marquez
Royal Business Bank
Ed Morales
Samba
Nicole Sammaro
SELACO WB
Lillian Lucero
United Talent Agency (UTA)
Clare Bautista
Verizon Wireless
Magaly Chavez
VOLUNTEERS
Insight Global
Imani Crosby
Verizon
Anthony Gibson
Franklin Delgado
Zedrick Scott
Danice Dittmar
Sophia Garcia
Magaly
Sonya Connor
Danice Dittmar
Joseph Wagoner
Rachna Lamba
Sophia Garcia Magaly
Citi
Natalie Aliga
Arti Kuthiala
Mimi Evans
Aila Khan
Ariana Mars
Monalisa Banerjee
Vinaya Firke
Suvidha Chopra
Yvonne Hsu
Byron Cooper
Richard Nugbienyo
Kobe Rico
Sudalaimani
Senthilvelsamy
Divya Yamavarapu
Aiswarya Mudunuru
Neha Jadhav
Michael Conforti
Joshua Moore
Arti Kuthiala
Sergio Quero
Natalie Aliga
Anderson Wong
Trisha Torres
Idrisha Moulik
Yvonne Hsu
Arti Kuthiala
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Patricia Vazquez Topete
Natalie Aliga
Giliead
Shivani Joshi
Angie Pracchia
Thamara Jean-Louis
Patrick Murphy
Anna Barone
James Kotusky
Barbara Herz
George Kelly
Michael Healy
Marc Edmundson
Uma Chopra
Amit Chachra
Brian Smith
Lillian LaFerny
Danielle Tretola
David Alex
Craig Stewart
Jeffery Collins
David Smith
Christopher Nole
Alex Summers
Katy Schwarz
Olive Watson
Karyn Lee
Patrick Murphy
Barbara Herz
Naomi Bautista
Lisa Wong
Melissa Lawton
Ann Chung
Kim Ramstack
Danielle Tretola
Agha Haider
Craig Stewart
World Wide Technology
Chris Webber
Sabrina Townsend
Ryan Zervakos
EY
Nathan Brummel
Brian R Castello
Chen Bindrick
Anish Akkhi Nisha
Jada Sefah
Matthew Chebatoris
Kira M Poole
Petula Luke
Lilia Ivanova
Jean Tusubira
Akhi Nisha Anish
Amanda Tedjawinata
Elizabeth Cho
Avion Bell
Floris Hill
Kengelle Chukwurah
Lesly Kemboi
Onyuka Chinbat
Lilia Ivanova
Petula Luke
Stephen Danquah
Deloitte
Mursal Bokhari
Horizontal Talent
Jacob Smith
Alma Allen
Jason Ball
Jen Zweig
Tracy Beckmann
Vandit Singh
Robert Half
Kelli Griffin
Tina Gomez
BofA
Andrew Dorich
Brandy McGrath
Christopher Delao
Corena Lovick
Derek DeRosa
James Scott
Jessica Fisher
Lana Vang
Luke McCabe
Rachel Gibson
Rebeca Kennedy
Rebecca Harris
Ron Bray
Scott Batley
CALIFORNIA REGIONAL ADVISORY BOARD
Eddie Borrero
CISO
Blue Shield of California
Phil Dillard
Founder Thruline Networks
Troy Johnson
Managing Director, Western Regional Technology
Deloitte
Ed Morales
Chief Information Security Officer
Royal Business Bank
Thao Nguyen
Senior Vice President & Group Manager Comerica Bank
Jim Wong Chairman of the Board
National Veterans
Transition Services
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