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ORDER OF CEREMONY WELCOME REMARKS Demetrius Goodwin
Executive Director, NPower Maryland
ALUMNI SPEAKER Catherine Block
Spring 2023 Graduate Assistant Technical Instructor, NPower
CLASS SPEAKERS James Davis IV
Fall 2023 Tech Fundamentals
Avionna Mansa
Fall 2023 Tech Fundamentals
PRESENTATION OF AWARD CERTIFICATES Frank Baitman
Regional Advisory Board Member, NPower
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Cindy Hoots
Chief Digital Officer & CIO at AstraZeneca
AWARDING OF CERTIFICATES Joe, Shannon, Donovan, and Kyasia NPower Staff
CLOSING REMARKS Anthony Butler
Placement Director, NPower Maryland
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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.
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NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Matt Horner, CHAIR
Ami Desai
Diane Schwarz
Gail Fierstein, VICE CHAIR
Guillermo Diaz, Jr.
Dwight D. Shepherd
Steve Murphy, SECRETARY
Michael Fey
Executive Vice President World Wide Technology, Inc.
Director, Office of the CEO Vista Equity Partners
SVP, Global Head of People CaaStle
Founder and CEO Conectado, Inc.
Sr. Managing Director, Financial Services Industry Solutions Lead Accenture
Viola Maxwell-Thompson, TREASURER
CEO Emeritus Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF)
Michael Fugett, BOARD OBSERVER
Co-Founder & CEO Island
Keir D. Gumbs
General Counsel Edward Jones
Kateau James
Global Chief Information Officer McKinsey & Company
U.S. ARMY, NPower TX Graduate VP, Production Management Citi
Tony Kerrison
Luisana Estevez, BOARD OBSERVER
Jennifer Kleinert
NPower NY Graduate | VP, Data Center Production Operations Engineer Meta
Gerald Charles Jr.
VP and Head of Product for Omni Customer Servicing Capital One
Dean Del Vecchio
EVP, Chief of Operations and CIO The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Chief Technology Officer Bank of America Chief Operating Officer, Enterprise Infrastructure Operations & Technology Citi
Mark Patterson
VP, Chief Information Officer Johnson Controls REAR ADMIRAL (RETIRED) Director, Federal Government Client Relations IBM
Anupam Singhal
President, Manufacturing Tata Consultancy Services
Josh Sutton
Chief Executive Officer Agorai
Peter Trizzino
President, North America Sales Dell Technologies
Sangy Vatsa
Founder Digital Insights, LLC
Bertina Ceccarelli
Chief Executive Officer NPower
SVP, Chief of Staff to Chair & CEO Cisco Systems
Frank Pedersen
Digital Transformation Executive
David Reilly
Tech Executive
REGIONAL ADVISORY BOARD Frank Baitman, CHAIR
Gayle Guilford
Andrew Parlock
Global Head of Digital Strategy Stealth Mode Startup
(Retired) Chief Information Security Officer Baltimore City Government
Director, New Business, Defense ICEYE
Grants Officer Community Health & Social Impact CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Scott Harris
Retired IBM
Eboni Fotang
Blair Johnson
Director, Quality and Mission Excellence Northrop Grumman
Consultant
Michael Robert DiBlasio
Director of Health Policy Center for American Progress
Sandra A. Bempong
Sr. Technical Program Manager Amazon Web Services
President VIAcode
Bruce Williams
Natasha Murphy
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COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Cindy Hoots
Chief Digital Officer & CIO at AstraZeneca Cindy’s current role at AstraZeneca is leading a step-change in how the company embraces digital technology to enable its strategy. Prior to joining AstraZeneca, Cindy was the Global Vice President of Technology at Unilever, where she was accountable for all technology in 140 global markets. She also held a variety of leadership roles at companies such as BAT, SABMiller, and ITT Corporation. Cindy is an enthusiastic international speaker on topics such as the ethical implications of technology and the role of IT in driving business performance.
ALUMNI SPEAKER Catherine Block
Spring 2023 Graduate Assistant Technical Instructor, NPower
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CLASS SPEAKER James Davis IV
Fall 2023 Tech Fundamentals
CLASS SPEAKER Avionna Mansai
Fall 2023 Tech Fundamentals
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KEY CLASS STATISTICS Tech Fundamentals Fall 2023
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37% WOMEN 95%
STUDENTS OF COLOR
15%
MILITARY VETERANS/ SPOUSES
71% GRADUATION RATE
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GRADUATE BIOS
Milan Addison, 25
Arthur Anglade, 27
Prior to NPower I didn’t know who I was or what I wanted
Before I learned of NPower, I was going through a rough
to be. I was insecure and doubtful; I didn’t even think
patch in my life. I was two years out of college and had
I would get accepted or finish the program. NPower
no real plan for myself following graduation. Finding
gave me a chance and opportunity to further my career
a job seemed impossible and it seemed like the work
and challenge myself in the face of fear. They gave me
experience I had at the time just wasn’t sufficient to turn
confidence that I can accomplish anything. The amount of
it around. I was referred to NPower by an agent from the
love, encouragement and support I received throughout
Maryland Department of Labor. I didn’t get in right away,
the program is unexplainable. I appreciate everyone for
but a few months later I was accepted and while I was
believing in me and showing me more within myself. I am
initially skeptical, orientation quickly warmed me up to the
so proud to be a part of this NPower family and to have
program. I’ve had a wonderful time in the program, made
the opportunity to grow my tech career.
plenty of new friends and learned valuable skills to aid me in finding my new direction in my career and in life. I think the biggest thing I owe to NPower is giving me a sense of direction. Before I applied for the program, I was honestly lost. I only had a vague idea of what I wanted for myself and how to get to it. The friends I’ve made and lessons I’ve learned since joining have been and continue to be invaluable.
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Ammon Anusiem, 21
Theodore Bailey, 23
I had no direction after high school. I knew I had a passion
Before NPower I was a Computer Science Instructor and
for technology but no real idea how to get started. I was
IT tutor just wanting to improve and make ends meet and
working a dead-end job with no way to advance and
get above poverty. I was recruited by staff with the offer
support myself. My dad suggested I try NPower. I’ve since
of advance opportunities and took it. I am now taking
earned my CompTIA ITF+ and Google Coursera certificates
on my ITF+ and A+ certification and I was told “trust the
thanks to our amazing technical trainers. I now have the
process”. NPower networking is lovely. I have connected
skills to start my tech career.
with many knowledgeable figures who gave us a good prospective for the industry field and job professions available to us. I’m here to make the most of my time and get things done and to take one step forward.
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Dalia Boggs
Military Spouse: US Army Before NPower, I worked in the hospitality industry but always had a passion for technology. I knew I wanted to make a career change but didn’t know where to start. After experiencing setbacks in my job search, I learned about NPower through an organization that supports veterans and military spouses like me. Deciding to apply to the program was the best decision I ever made. During my time at NPower, I gained valuable knowledge and experience under the guidance of exceptional instructors, preparing me for a successful career in IT. My journey with NPower has been transformative, marking the beginning of my exciting career in the IT industry. I will forever be grateful to NPower for providing me with the tools and support I needed to achieve my goals.
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Kieran Burr, 23 Before starting NPower, I was working at a job that I absolutely dreaded going to every day. Financial stability was hard to come by considering that I only had one job and was getting paid minimum wage. One of my associates named Earl introduced me to NPower while at work. My time at NPower has helped me improve my technical skills to use in my daily life. After graduation, I plan to pursue a career in tech.
Kelechi Chinedu, 23 I was introduced to NPower by my aunt. I decided to join to help pivot my career into technology and has helped my technical and professional development. Prior to NPower, I worked as Customer Service Representative. I always had a strong passion for technology. The program provided the necessary tools, knowledge, and experience to succeed in the IT field. I look forward to obtaining additional certifications and pursuing a Career in tech. I would like to thank NPower Maryland staff for this wonderful opportunity to better myself.
Jeannette Clobridge Military Spouse: US Army
Before starting Npower, I was a stay-at-home mother and a college student at UMGC. I was looking for a program which provided a more personable learning experience and more hands on than what my college offered, and I was introduced to NPower through Maryland Warn apprenticeship. My time at Npower gave me the opportunity to gain fundamental knowledge of technology and provided me with the opportunity to build my network to the point that I was able to secure an internship prospect outside of the program. After graduation, I plan to continue to enhance my skills through self-studying and securing an internship to gain hands on experience.
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Ja’Den Cox, 19
James Davis V Veteran
I recently graduated from high school June 2023, and graduating was a huge accomplishment due to the circumstances I went through dealing with covid and school shutting down. Through these circumstances I was able to finish and receive my diploma. After completing this goal, I was looking for the next step to take in my life to set me on a stable career path and gain other opportunities to boost me higher in the work field. NPower has been an excellent opportunity like no other, I am grateful for the certifications that I’ve accomplished and hope to be able put them to further use in the IT field. NPower has helped me in so many ways I don’t know how to describe, and I am in an excellent setting position to further better myself in a set path. I am honestly and extremely grateful.
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What brought me to NPower was the need for change. My journey as a veteran instilled in me the resilience to navigate life’s challenges. In the sphere of healthcare, I found a purpose in working intimately with hospice patients. As a father, raising my child has been my greatest responsibility and my deepest joy. Driven by a thirst to expand my horizons, I ventured into the world of IT, knowing that my mind could carry me farther than my body ever could.
Bethel Fasil, 22
Jaylen Grimes, 19
This program motivated me, pushed me out of the dark
Before NPower I had just graduated high school and I was
period in my life and made me not only see what’s ahead
looking for an educational opportunity and experience.
but take the step to walk forward. This program brought
My teacher was the one to recommend the program to
me back to ground. The training, networking, creating
me because of my interest in technology. I was always
connections and having mentorship has been the best
interested in technology taking things apart and putting
thing ever and truly made me excited about my future.
them together. One thing that really got me into IT was in
I just had to be present, communicate and open to the
middle school when me and one of my classmates wanted
process. Learning about tech, especially with no prior
to get on the computer and it wasn’t working right so I
experience with IT was so fascinating and easy with
fiddled with it and got it working and it was satisfying.
NPower. I look forward to finally landing an internship or
Getting into the first couple classes I was able to gain an
job that would continue my IT journey and plan on being
understanding of hardware, software and other important
an alumnus. This program is not just for placement but
skills that are connected to multiple fields I can find work
it’s for the people, creating those connections and forever
in.
having that experience with people who’ve gone through this journey, supporting each other, and cheering for every accomplishment.
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Brandon Horton, 28
Nakoma Kanessi, 22
Prior to my start at NPower, I was a security officer
My journey towards a tech career was paved by my
looking for a different career field. I was introduced to
inherent tech-savviness. Growing up, I was always
the program by a long-time friend, John Adu, who is
immersed in the latest technology trends, and I became
an alumni. My time at NPower has allowed me to open
the go-to person in my household for troubleshooting and
myself up to new opportunities that I wouldn’t have
problem-solving when it came to anything tech-related.
come to on my own. During this time, I learned ITF+
My love for technology was further fueled by a passion for
and A+ tech skills, as well as obtaining my Google Tech
gaming, where I explored various platforms and games,
Support Certificate. With wonderful and knowledgeable
fostering a deep appreciation for the digital world.
instructors, I didn’t feel out of place and was able to complete my task. THANK GOD FOR FREE KNOWLEDGE! Looking towards my first full-time position in this career field!
I chose NPower because it seemed like the perfect avenue to turn my passion for technology into a fulfilling career. The program’s focus on providing practical skills aligned with my aspirations. NPower, to me, is not just a training program; it’s a transformative experience that has equipped me with the skills needed to make my mark in the tech industry. It’s a stepping stone towards turning my childhood dream into a reality. The professional development and mentorship provided by NPower have been instrumental in shaping my journey. Learning from seasoned professionals and gaining insights into the industry has not only honed my technical skills but also instilled in me the confidence to navigate the competitive field of tech. Armed with my newly acquired skills, I am eager to embark on a career as a UX/UI designer. I see myself not only creating visually stunning interfaces but also enhancing user experiences across various platforms. The dream of starting my own venture is now within reach, and I am excited to integrate technology and creativity to bring innovative ideas to life.
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Deairra Love, 25
Avionna Mansai, 19
After attending Morgan State University immediately after
Before NPower, I was at a crossroads in my career, feeling
high school, life took an unexpected turn when I had to
lost and uncertain about my future in the tech industry. I
drop out to prioritize the responsibility of caring for my
knew I had the potential, but I lacked the right guidance
child. At the age of 25, I found myself at a crossroads,
and resources to thrive. That’s when I was introduced to
feeling lost without any academic credentials. However,
NPower, a program that changed my life. During my time
my story took a transformative turn when I discovered
here, I was able to accomplish remarkable milestones.
NPower, a technical program that would change my life
NPower provided certifications that enriched my technical
forever. Through NPower, I not only acquired valuable
knowledge and instilled a sense of confidence in me.
technical skills but also received comprehensive training
NPower has not only prepared me for a promising career
and professional development. NPower equipped me with
in IT but also cultivated a positive and hopeful outlook.
the necessary tools to excel both in the technological field
After graduation, I plan to leverage my new skills to excel
and in the corporate world. Now, armed with a newfound
in the tech industry, contributing my expertise and making
sense of purpose, I am ready to take on the world and
a difference. NPower has been the bridge that connected
make a lasting impact in the ever-evolving world of
my past uncertainties to my future aspirations. Thanks to
technology. I look forward to leveraging my technical
NPower, I am ready to embark on a successful tech career,
expertise and professional skills to pursue my career
and I am excited to see where it will take me.
aspirations. I hope that my story can show others that with the right mindset and support, we can overcome any challenge and achieve greatness.
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Jalen Mclaurin, 20
Dalvante Mitchell, 23
Before I was introduced to NPower, I had no clue where
Before I started NPower, I worked at a movie theater. My
to go next. COVID had thrown off my plans for the
mother introduced me to this program because I am good
future I was making constant attempts to secure a job or
with technology. I decided to join to further my career
internship. However, once I took the steps to enroll in this
and learn more about IT. During My time here at NPower
program, NPower blew away my expectations and gave
I have learned better interview techniques, how to build a
me the experience I needed. During my time with the
computer, and different troubleshooting techniques. After
program, I had gained valuable skills, connections, and
NPower I will begin to develop indie Video Games, and
knowledge, and fully intend on returning to NPower as
mod games so that I can become a game developer for an
someone eager to improve my skills further.
AAA game company.
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Samuel Mitchell, 20
Godwill Mosenge, 22
Even though I’d been around technology my entire life, I
My journey in tech started in the 10th grade when I had
wasn’t sure how to pursue a job in the tech field. However,
just completed the code for our team’s robot and made
once I started on NPower, I was given a chance to find
the realization that coding would be a passion of mine.
a structured and stable job in the IT field. Ever since my
Six years later and a bachelor’s in computer science, I
cousin referred me to NPower, I’ve advanced far beyond
felt stumped in the job market and thought all the skills I
what I’ve expected in my IT knowledge. Now I intend on
gained hadn’t been enough. I joined NPower after seeing
taking my certifications and knowledge from this program
how much a friend of mine gained from it, so I saw it as
into the IT field as a specialist.
another way to grow my skills and be better rounded in the IT space. My time at NPower has been filled with learning so much material that connected broad ideas I already knew. Upon completing this program, I feel more confident in my tech skills, and I plan on growing more as an IT professional. My next goal is to be a software developer in a FAANG company and make strides for myself and those around me.
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Andre Purnell, 26
Damon Richardson, 18
Prior to Npower I was working as an asset protection
Before starting Npower, I was just lazing around my house
specialist for Safeway and struggling to make ends meet.
doing nothing until my mom discovered this program.
I’ve always found IT intriguing and wanted to pursue a
NPower was able to transform my life for the better. I
career in that field. I was introduced to the program by
started waking up early looking forward to my day. I
an alumni Sade Hillard. Npower has opened up various
became more uniformed, and I finally had something
opportunities for me. The love and responsiveness drive
to do in the day that didn’t become repetitive. While in
me to do better in life. After I graduate, I plan on returning
NPower I’ve not only learned what it means to be an IT
to NPower as a mentor while working in the IT field.
professional, but I learned just how broad this industry was. I’ve been looking forward to every class learning more and more each day and with the support of my colleagues and mentors I’d like to continue to do so.
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Gregory Roberts, 21
Jesus Rubio, 26
Prior to NPower, I had a straightforward mindset for how
Before I joined Npower I had just moved from a different
I was going to pursue my tech career. I had planned to
state, and I wanted to explore my passion in IT. My friend
acquire a computer science degree then go directly into
had approached me about NPower and recommended
the job market. However, I later learned this strategy was
that I join. I always had a love for IT and healthcare, and
more of a long-term goal than a short one. I was eager to
I wanted to blend these two passions. During my time
start my profession sooner than later. My uncle told me
at NPower, I met amazing people and had access to
about all the benefits of NPower, acknowledging I wanted
resources that helped me be successful not only in the
to get into the tech field. I joined the program with
program but also in my personal life. After graduation
enthusiasm knowing that their goals aligned with mine.
I look forward to enrolling into my advanced courses
NPower was everything I could’ve asked for when it comes
through NPower.
to networking, gaining mentorships, job and internship placements, and certification training. In addition, the program is free which lessens the burden financially. With the new people I was able to connect with, I learned new tech and soft skills, and gained new certifications. I look forward to pursuing a successful career in technology with the knowledge I gained.
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Damia Scott, 24
Kari Watkins, 19
Before NPower, I was working a lot of customer service
In my family I was l known as the tech guru growing up.
jobs and starting my makeup business “Elevated Beauty
If there was an issue, I would figure out how to solve it
By D.L.S ‘’ but I knew I needed something that was going
with the little knowledge I had. A few years later after
to push me forward in my life with my career and I always
graduating high school in 2023, my mother’s friend told
had a love for technology. I was introduced to the NPower
me about NPower. I wasn’t too interested until enrolling
program online and thought it would be the perfect
into the program. Being able to learn so many new tech
opportunity to start my tech journey. NPower, and its staff
related things while in the program has kept me motivated
has played a pivotal role in my life. I have gained so much
to be successful. This is an opportunity I am very glad I did
knowledge and the certifications to be successful in the
not pass up on, due to how much it helped me grow in my
tech industry as well as an internship. The determination
knowledge of tech as well as being able to learn a lot from
it took me to push through this program has brought the
the professional development class with growing new
best out of me and I can only thank my family, friends,
networks and connections with others.
God, and NPower staff. I look forward to launching my tech career and obtaining a full-time position after completing my internship.
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Te’a Wheeler, 25
Taylor Wilson, 24
My time at NPower was a great learning experience.
I became a NPower program trainee because I wanted
I’ve always had a passion for tech but NPower grew my
to know more about cybersecurity in order to teach it to
love even more. During my time at NPower, I received
my students, whom I didn’t feel qualified to teach. I was
my Google IT Support certification and I plan on gaining
referred to this program by a fellow trainee who is a good
my ITF+ and my A+. With these certifications I would
friend of mine, and I applied because I trusted my friend
like to get a job at a help desk with my past work in the
and NPower’s mission. I have to say is the best decision I
customer service field and NPower training program I feel
made in my 20s. I have met a lot of people in this cohort
as though I would excel in the help desk position.
who want the best for me—not just teachers but the occasional mentors and my fellow trainees. The whole experience was amazing, and honestly, I had wonderful instructors and assistant instructors who made it easy for me to understand things and made me feel welcome in the class. My next steps after graduation are to enroll in the cybersecurity track to pursue knowledge and further develop my skills.
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Erika Young, 21
Kashmir Young, 22
Before starting NPower, I felt as though I was at a
Before I was introduced to NPower, I was working a retail
standstill in my life. Covid put me in a place that made
job part-time and still trying to find my way in the world.
me lose motivation to pursue my hobbies, education,
Didn’t know what I wanted, just knew that I didn’t want to
and career. I found NPower through a family friend, and it
be broke, and wasting my days away was not making me
came at the perfect time. I had just decided I would take
any wealthier. So, when I was recommended by a friend to
a break from college to save money for my next semester.
apply and try out this free venture, I was a little skeptical.
Through NPower, I gained confidence that I didn’t know I
In the end, it was one of the best decisions I have ever
had within me.
made. I was able to be in a very supportive environment and meet some amazing people in the form of both my colleagues and instructors, as well as the talent that would come to spread some of their knowledge with us. A quote I chose to live by when starting NPower that has helped me through is “Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong”. With NPower, no matter who you are, or where you come from, you belong and there will always be a plate for you at the table.
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Abria Powell
Corey Taylor
Dirichi Nwanegwo
Gregory Everette
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Jaddian Miller
Kimbery Ogolla
Macaiah Robinson
Nyla Roberts
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Tayron Howell
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CONGRATULATIONS
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FALL 2023 Tech Fundamentals Milan Addison Ibraheem Adedeji Arthur Anglade Ammon Anusiem Theodore Bailey Brandon Bailey Christopher Blount Dalila Boggs Kieran Burr Kelechi Chinedu Jeannette Clobridge Ja’Den Cox James Davis Ainyna Donaldson Tyrone Elliott Gregory Everette Bethel Fasil Tyeisha Fong Isiah Graham Jaylen Grimes Dominique Grines Naomi Hagos David Hall Nicholas Holmes Brandon Horton Tayron Howell Amari Jackson Nasjee Johnson Bryce Johnson Nakoma Kainessi Jaylyn Lawson Akiri Lewis Dearira Love
Avionna Mansai Aneesah Matthews Katheleen Mbongo Javon McBryde Jalen Mclaurin Jaddian Miller Dalvante Mitchell Samuel Mitchell Godwill Mosenge Dirichi Nwanegwo Kimberly Ogolla Abria Powell Andre Purnell Damon Richardson Nyla Roberts Gregory Roberts Macaiah Robinson Jesus Rubio Damia Scott Morgan Smith Corey Taylor Jason Walker Kari Watkins Te’a Wheeler Lamon White Dajon Williams Jesse Williamson Tyrek Williamson Taylor Wilson Xavier Witherspoon Erika Young Kashmir Young
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80%
> Of students who enroll graduate > Of alumni get jobs or continue their education (Based on NPower’s national data)
LAUNCHING TECH CAREERS.
TRANSFORMING LIVES NPower’s model is a solution to building a diverse tech pipeline. Our graduates launch tech
jobs with an average starting salary of $41,000–$60,000 and are positioned to advance their career path, enabling them to earn more than their peers in lower-wage jobs. Higher earning potential is the key to breaking generational cycles of poverty, positioning our students and their families to achieve long-term economic success.
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We are the
FUTURE OF WORK Through partner and tech industry collaboration, our free training model is a workforce development solution for the future. In today’s economy, over 50% of all jobs require some degree of technology and digital skills. We prepare untapped, diverse talent to fill the number of technology-oriented jobs that will increase in the U.S. to 13 million by 2025, according to a recent Microsoft Data Science report that estimates that digital job capacity. Our graduates of over 8,000 veterans and young adults are hired at over 3,000 companies and nonprofits as interns and full-time employees. NPower is on a mission to create pathways to economic prosperity by launching digital careers for young adults and military veterans from underserved communities. Part of this goal is supported by our Command Shift Coalition, a national consortium of women and allies that advocate for strategies that invest in and inspire the advancement of young women of color in tech careers and aims to increase the representation of women of color in tech from 5% to 10% over the next 10 years. This coalition was sparked by ‘40 by 22’, a NPower initiative to help young women of color access the skills needed to launch careers in the tech industry in partnership with Citi Foundation’s Pathways to Progress initiative.
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THANK YOU
to our employment and community partners, sponsors, funders, volunteers Amazon Web Services Baltimore Mayor’s Office of Employment Development - Train Up Bank of America – Maryland Region Bloomberg L.P. Comcast The Beth & Ravenel Curry Foundation Earn Maryland The Thalheimer Eurich Family Foundation Fund II Foundation The Ronald and Cynthia Gula Family Foundation Kaiser Permanente LifeBridge Healthcare - West Baltimore Renaissance Foundation Lockheed Martin Corporation Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development National Society for Information Management – Capital Area Chapter (SIMCAC) National Telecommunications and Information Administration Northrop Grumman Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Education and Training Program – State of Maryland U.S. Department of Homeland Security The Venable Foundation The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc.
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NATIONAL PATHWAY BUILDERS Pathway Builders are individual donors invested in the future of our country and changing lives for military veterans and young adults from underserved communities. To learn more about Pathway Builders or to join this group of changemakers, please visit npower.org/support or email hello@npower.org.
AMBASSADOR Ronald Gula Thomas Kurian Peter Trizzino
CHAMPION
Christiane Costello Paul Daugherty Dean Del Vecchio Michael Doumani Matt Horner Jennifer Kleinert Brian McCarthy Steve Murphy Mark Patterson Chris Perry David Reilly Ron Robbins
PARTNER
Craig Cuffie Guillermo Diaz Jr. Gail Fierstein Shane Fitzsimons Tony Kerrison Debra King Rick Scurfield Josh Sutton Cliff Thomas Sangy Vatsa Perry Wright Lori Zugelder
SUPPORTER
Katherine Avery Nic & Sasha Barnes Robert Benoit Stefanie Boles Marletta Boyd II Marletta Boyd Sr. David Boyle Michael Bridges Dale Brooks Kristie Carney Gerald Charles Jr. Benjamin Cole Hannah Craven Richard Dames Quincy Davis Carl De Groote Groote Richard DePalma Mike Elmore Amy Gnagy Demetrius Goodwin Michael Gregoire Mark Heil Rhonda Henley Matt Holton Cindy Hoots Hubbard Family Charitable Foundation Olivia Jackson Brooke Jaffe Timothy Lyons George Maddaloni Fernando Matzkin Viola Maxwell-Thompson Richard Mclaughlin Peter McNamara
David Miller Robert Millstone Brian Mize Kevin & Melissa Modica Brian Mooney Tristan Morel L’Horset David Niles Rodrick O’Connor Jonathan Orr Frank Pedersen Shane Pfannes Stephen Poeppe Greg Raimann Jose Reyes John Rosato Jessica Roy Michael Rupinski Diane Schwartz William Shea Dwight Shepherd Randy Siedl James Smith David Sullivan Nicole Tate Coriel Taylor Zachary Vendeiro Harish Venkitaramanan Scott Wilton Judy Winter-Giella
FRIEND
Einat Burshtine Damon Downing Benjamin Hyman Tanya Loh Susanne Tedrick
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NATIONAL NPOWER SUPPORTERS Underwriters $750K+
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NATIONAL NPOWER SUPPORTERS Sponsors $250K-$749K
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NATIONAL NPOWER SUPPORTERS Partners $100K-$249K The Abell Foundation
General Motors
Mass Mutual
SHI International Corp.
The Ainslie Foundation
Globant
Ascension
The Hearst Foundations
Missouri Department of Economic Development
Standard & Poor’s Corporation
Atlas Data Systems
Hewlett Packard Company
NetApp
State of Maryland
Bloomberg LLP
Hitachi
Boeing
Infinidat
New Jersey Department of Labor
St. Louis Regional Business Council
Capital One Financial Corp.
Ira W. De Camp Foundation
New York City
Tata Consultancy Services
The New York Community Trust
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