New York Fall 2023 Graduation Book by NPower

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Dear Fall 2023 Graduates, Heartfelt congratulations on the successful culmination of your journey through the NPower Tech Fundamentals program! Throughout this cycle, your unwavering determination and focus have been evident as you cultivated the professional and technical skills necessary to thrive in the realm of technology careers, earning the certifications that mark your achievements. We acknowledge the challenges you faced, juggling commitments beyond the classroom, yet your steadfast dedication to future success shone through. In recent years, we’ve learned a crucial lesson about the indispensable role technology plays in fostering connections—be it for learning, working, or communicating. This underscores the significance of tech jobs across all industries, a significance that will only grow in the future. As you stand at the completion of this demanding program, we celebrate your accomplishments and eagerly anticipate supporting you on your journey to becoming esteemed tech professionals. On behalf of our entire team, we commend you for your commitment to excellence and for entrusting NPower to guide you toward a prosperous career. A special note of gratitude extends to our invaluable partners who have played a pivotal role in supporting our students. To the graduates of Fall 2023, a bright and promising future awaits you, and your achievements fill us with pride. Congratulations once again! With sincere gratitude, Helen Kogan

, Helen Kogan Executive Director, NPower New York

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ORDER OF CEREMONY WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

INTRO TO SPECIAL SELECTION

Executive Director, NPower New York

Senior Professional Development Manager, NPower New York

Helen Kogan

OPENING REMARKS Chris Wearing

Chief Commercial Officer, Teneo

Marina Marmut

CLASS SERENADE SELECTION Sabrina Ellis

New York Tech Fundamentals Fall 2023

SPECIAL MESSAGE AND INTRODUCTION

SPECIAL AWARDS PRESENTATION

Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, ServiceNow

Placement Director, NPower New York

KEYNOTE CONVERSATION

DISTRIBUTION OF CERTIFICATES

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ServiceNow

Social Support Manager, NPower New York

Karen Pavlin

Bill McDermott Karen Pavlin

Diocelyn Batista

Ruth Leger

Janiis Dominguez

Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, ServiceNow

Social Support Manager, NPower New York

INTRO TO ALUMNI SPEAKER

CLOSING REMARKS

Executive Director, NPower New York

ALUMNI SPEAKER

RECEPTION

Helen Kogan

Andrew Holland

New York Tech Fundamentals Spring 2015 Cloud Summer 2022 Regional Help Desk Manager, Bain Capital

INTRO TO CLASS SPEAKERS Careline Ruiz

Program Director, NPower New York

BROOKLYN CLASS SPEAKER Xiomara Machado

A special thank you to ServiceNow for supporting our NPower New York Fall 2023 Graduation! We appreciate their support of our graduates as they begin a new chapter in their tech careers!

New York Tech Fundamentals (Brooklyn) Fall 2023

HARLEM CLASS SPEAKER Jack-Andie Joanis

New York Tech Fundamentals (Harlem) Fall 2023

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. SVP, Global Head of People CaaStle

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

Director, Office of the CEO Vista Equity Partners Founder and CEO Conectado, Inc.

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

Chief Technology and Digital Officer HTC Global Services

Bertina Ceccarelli

Chief Executive Officer NPower

SVP, Chief of Staff to Chair & CEO Cisco Systems

Frank Pedersen

Digital Transformation Executive

David Reilly

Tech Executive

NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL Luke Chilone, CO-CHAIR

David Boyle

Jesse Hillman

Consultant

Principal Ernst & Young, LLP

Vice President & Chief Information Officer Superior Group of Companies

Anne Gilroy, CO-CHAIR Senior Vice President Bank of America

Einat Burshtine Data and Strategy Consultant

Daniel Johnson

Steve Mase, CO-CHAIR

Nic Caputo

Director Global Quality Assurance Operations Citi

Global Sales Director, Financial Services SHI International

Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer & Head of Innovation Guardian Life

Judy Arteche-Carr

Managing Director Accenture

CEO & Managing Director Arteche Global Group

Amy Gnagy

Dan Maslowski Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Fernando Matzkin Chief Business Officer, North America Globant

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Bill McDermott

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ServiceNow Bill is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ServiceNow – the company with the fastest organic growth in the history of enterprise software. Since Bill joined in late 2019, ServiceNow has more than doubled full-year revenues, while landing for the first time on the Fortune 500 list. Before ServiceNow, he was CEO of SAP, the largest European software company. During his tenure, SAP’s market value increased from $39 billion to $163 billion. Author of the National Bestseller, Winners Dream, Bill is known for his relentless focus on customer relationships. He is one of the most admired leaders in business, with a successful career spanning iconic brands such as Xerox, Gartner, and Siebel Systems. Currently, Bill serves on the boards of directors of Zoom and Fisker Inc. Having led through multiple phases of AI innovation, Bill has inspired ServiceNow to embed intelligence across every workflow, while partnering with industry visionaries to accelerate their path towards digital business. Under his leadership, ServiceNow has become the intelligent platform for end-to-end digital transformation – connecting people, process, data, and devices into one platform, with one architecture, and one data model. Bill also united all 21,000+ ServiceNow employees under one aspiration: to become the Defining Enterprise Software Company of the 21st century. The company’s hungry and humble culture has been recognized on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work lists.

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ALUMNI SPEAKER Andrew Holland

New York Tech Fundamentals Spring 2015 | Cloud Summer 2022 Regional Help Desk Manager, Bain Capital After completing NPower, I immediately told my friends and family about the program and told them to sign up so we could grow together. Two of my closest friends signed up right away – one for the Tech Fundamentals program and the other joined ServiceNow. Both now work at Accenture in senior roles. After layoffs at my firm, I felt like I was back at square one, but my friends who had become my support system and now had full-time roles, reminded me of all that I had accomplished and not to lose sight of my goals. Keeping that in mind I only applied for roles that fit my goals until I came across my current one. This brings me to today; I have worked at Bain Capital for the last 6 years and I am the Regional Help Desk Manager for North America.

CLASS SPEAKER Xiomara Machado

New York Tech Fundamentals (Brooklyn) Fall 2023 “NPower has been a great help in getting my foot into the technical world. After completing the program, I plan to seek a career in UI/UX design, incorporating my creativity with my technical skills. I am excited to continue pursuing my previous dream and make it a reality.”

CLASS SPEAKER Jack-Andie Joanis

New York Tech Fundamentals (Harlem) Fall 2023 “NPower, to me, transcends being a mere educational platform; it serves as a catalyst for personal and professional transformation. As I stand on the brink of new opportunities, I am poised to embrace the challenges and possibilities that lie ahead, anticipating a career where I can make significant contributions to the evolving fields.”

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KEY CLASS STATISTICS Tech Fundamentals Fall 2023 The curriculum for this program includes a NetAcad learning module courtesy of the Cisco Networking Academy.

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87% GRADUATION RATE 32%

OF THE GRADUATES ARE WOMEN

100%

GOOGLE IT SUPPORT CERTIFICATION RATE

GRADUATE BIOS

Aaron Basurto, 26 I heard about NPower through a classmate while taking low voltage cabling courses and planning my next big step in advancing my tech career through continuous learning and curiosity. Learning about network set-up and architecture made me more curious about what exactly I was going to be connecting in offices and apartments in buildings. As I started my learning experience earlier this year, I realized how much some of my favorite passions related to technology in several facets. Great things take time and effort, and NPower allowed me to stay determined in the goals I want to accomplish by giving me the sense of direction and learning how to develop myself professionally in the tech industry. I became connected with people who started out like me but also most importantly, the social support they offer that makes it all possible. With a dedicated team striving for success nothing is impossible.

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Aaron Batista, 22 New York, NY

Before joining NPower, I wanted to get my CDL and become a truck driver. I aspired to be in the tech field but didn’t have the guidance on how to start. I learned about NPower and decided to pursue a career in the tech field to be a part of the innovation that’s shaping the world. This program expanded my horizons, provided opportunities I hadn’t imagined before, and allowed me to acquire valuable skills and mentorship. My favorite moments were the many events NPower hosted at large companies, and the laughs I had in class with Giovanny, Lloyd, and my classmates. In a perfect world, the future after NPower involves securing a rewarding job in the tech industry, continuous skill growth, and achieving personal and professional goals. I would tell my younger self that anything I put my mind to, I can accomplish.

Abba Traore, 20

Abdulai Sow, 25

New York, NY

Brooklyn, NY

Prior to applying to NPower, I was desperate for a learning

Growing up, my aspirations always pointed towards

experience. NPower taught me professionalism and

getting a college degree. Unfortunately, due to personal

how to carry myself as an individual. They allowed us

battles, I dropped out of college. I heard of NPower

to develop and adapt to our new learning environment.

through an acquaintance and immediately became

NPower has given us great power, but it is up to us to take

interested. Stepping into the role of a trainee at NPower

on the responsibility. If I were to look to the future about a

has allowed me to expand my horizons. NPower has been

year from now, I see myself in a helpdesk/entry level data

a second chance, a breath of fresh air, a raft to save me

analyst role, absorbing every ounce of knowledge from

from drowning. A standout moment was the Google trip,

anyone I interact with. I see myself being the Abba that

when I realized I could achieve something like working

Abba wants to see. If I could say one thing to my younger

at Google. I’ve gained the skills to speak properly with

self, I would say nothing. The journey I’ve been on for the

confidence and purpose, and the technical skills in

past 20 years was meant to be. Every up and down has

troubleshooting and maintaining devices. In the future,

played a part in me being in this program, so be alive in

I see myself working as a project manager for a Fortune

those moments. They only come once.

500 company, leading multiple programs and projects with the skills I learned from NPower. I would tell my younger self to be more disciplined and have faith in my abilities.

GRADUATE BIOS

Alexander Lewis, 23 Brooklyn, NY

Alexander Sanchez, 24 Brooklyn, NY

I have felt comfortable using computers for as long as

Before I was introduced to NPower, I was working in retail

I can remember; I’m an avid gamer and interested in

and had no plans for the future. I had given up returning

not just exploring virtual worlds but also helping create

to college. Eventually, I realized I needed to return to

them. At NYPL, I learned more about coding and web

school in order to find a career where I could grow and

development. My mother found out about NPower

learn. A previous high school teacher reached out to me

through a news report on Univision and encouraged me

about NPower, a program that is dedicated to helping

to apply. NPower means opportunity, inclusivity, and

young adults pursue a career in tech. After learning about

learning. Though the training is intensive, the satisfaction

it, I applied and was fortunate enough to enroll. My time

of passing a certification exam is well worth the effort.

at NPower has taught me many things such as networking

Getting to meet representatives with different positions

skills, professional resume techniques, and has taught

(from Bank of America to BNY Mellon) showed me

me about the tech industry. With these invaluable skills, I

multiple possibilities I otherwise wouldn’t consider. Ideally,

hope to find my path to a successful career in technology.

after graduation, I will start a full-time tech role where I can apply all the knowledge I’ve gained so far. I would tell my younger self that people never stop being students.

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Amir Assani, 23

Anderson Astacio, 19

Bronx, NY

New York, NY

I‘ve always been inclined to help others, and technology

I chose NPower because it was a great opportunity for

is a field that constantly looks to improve our lives.

me to increase my knowledge in tech and prepare for my

After earning my bachelor’s degree in psychology, I was

future. My older brother also attended the program which

intrigued by the way tech seeps into every industry,

told me everything I needed to know. When I started

including health care, and ensures organization’s everyday

NPower, I didn’t feel too lost, and I feel that’s because

operations are running smoothly. After being encouraged

of the wonderful staff at NPower who never made me

to join NPower by a couple of family members, who are

feel out of place. As a trainee going through NPower

also NPower alumni, I took the leap of faith and never

the projects, I enjoyed the most were definitely group

looked back. Tech News Tuesdays at NPower in particular

projects. I also found the professional development days

fed the hunger I had for continuous learning. As my

very helpful in building my professionalism and meeting

classmates and I researched and presented the latest in

wonderful people who shared their experiences. After

tech from electric cars to smart socks that help in the care

NPower, I hope I can become an intern and hopefully

of dementia patients, I was able to hone my analytical

further in the future, I can work for an organization like

skills while also improving my technical skills in real time.

NPower that helps guide and push people through a trade

After NPower, I plan on earning more certifications and

like tech.

increasing my technical capabilities through self-study.

GRADUATE BIOS

Andy Vazquez, 25 Brooklyn, NY

Angel Ye, 26 Brooklyn, NY

Before NPower, I always wanted a career in technology. I

Before NPower, I was unsure of what I wanted to do. I

was interested in technology and as I learned more about

graduated from college in the middle of the pandemic,

databases and networking, I grew more passionate, and

and it was difficult to find a job or even an interview.

my interest increased. I first heard about NPower when

Growing up, I’ve always had an interest in technology

I met a graduate, and a few years later, I applied to it.

that developed from my hobby of gaming. A friend of

Through NPower I have built up my confidence in my

mine told me about NPower and how it had helped him

technical skills and learned more after studying for the

get his foot in the door of the tech industry and that

ITF+, and A+ certifications. I have met many wonderful

was why I decided to give NPower a try too. NPower

people and made a lot of friends. I appreciate the help

has not only taught me a lot about technology, but it

with resume building and editing. I enjoyed the days we

has also introduced me to a lot of wonderful people and

went out to companies to experience what it is like in

environments. I’ve learned a lot from NPower that will help

those environments. After the program ends, I wish to find

me become a better and more well-rounded professional

a job in IT Support or Help Desk so that I can continue

and I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to

pursuing a career in networking and possibly even move

embark on this journey.

to roles that involve cybersecurity.

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Anita Regjepi, 24

Anthony Quizhpe, 23

I am thrilled to stand at a new chapter in my professional

Prior to NPower, I was embarking on a career for someone

journey as a graduate of the NPower program. I am

else rather than myself. While I do appreciate the

deeply grateful for the guidance and mentorship provided

knowledge obtained on that path, I found myself to be

by the dedicated instructors and industry professionals

happier when learning all things technology during my

who played a role in shaping my learning experience.

time on the computer – whether that being what I could

I am eager to leverage the skills acquired during this

do on the computer, networking, virtualization, or the

program to make a meaningful impact in the tech

security aspect of it. Having placed school on pause, I

sector. Thank you to my fellow graduates, mentors, and

learned about NPower through an IT intern in my place

the entire NPower community for being a huge part of

of work. It was not immediate, but I eventually enrolled

this remarkable journey. “No job or task is too small or

to find immediate comfort in both in-person and virtual

beneath you. If you want to get ahead, volunteer to do

environments. As graduation draws near, I find myself

the things no one else wants to do and do it better.”

excited to start a career in IT, growing as the industry

Brooklyn, NY

Bronx, NY

does.

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Ashlee Barksdale, 24 Brooklyn, NY

Azrin Urbi, 24 Brooklyn, NY

In December 2022, I graduated from Brooklyn College

Since I was young, I’ve always had my hands on

with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology while being 7

technology. I wanted to tinker with computers forever.

months pregnant with my daughter. After obtaining my

This is why I’ve found myself gravitating towards a tech

degree, I faced challenges in finding a suitable career.

career. I chose NPower because they are very hands-on

Seeking guidance, I turned to prayer, and it was during

and passionate about helping their students succeed.

this time that a college acquaintance introduced me to

NPower means community, leadership and success.

NPower. Applying to NPower shortly after giving birth was

My favorite moment during NPower was the visit to

daunting, but their supportive community has exceeded

BNY Mellon. Everyone got to know each other, and we

my expectations. The 16-week program boosted my

developed cool connections. I gained a lot of professional

skills and confidence for a successful career. NPower has

and technical skills during this program. Learning about

been a transformative force in my life, connecting me

interviews and corporate etiquette has been so valuable

with incredible individuals and offering the tools I need

to me as a first-generation Bengali American. After

to create a better future for my daughter. I am deeply

NPower? I would love to combine technology with my

grateful for the opportunities and excited for what lies

passion for politics and justice.

ahead for me in the tech industry.

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Billy Liang, 27 Brooklyn, NY

Chelsea Joy Winns, 19 Brooklyn, NY

I have also been fascinated by technology, from the

August 9, 2023, marked my journey to a tech career

Gameboy advanced to an old HP laptop with Windows

that began with curiosity and having fun with things that

Vista. My journey with tech wasn’t easy though. I

involved technology. I am so glad that I found out about

struggled for a long time trying to find a job. Then, I

NPower when I did, because I would’ve been in a career I

was recommended NPower by my mother’s friend. It felt

wouldn’t have enjoyed doing. This was when I started to

like a godsend to me. One of my favorite moments of

become curious about the overall idea of technology. I

NPower was visiting Google, where I got to see what a

never realized how vast the tech world is until I discovered

top tech company looks like from the inside, and it was

NPower, and I am very thankful for that. NPower for

enlightening. Thanks to NPower, I was able to gain many

me personally became my first big step into the tech

valuable skills such as IT troubleshooting that I can even

world. It gave a sense of being understanding of myself

use in my personal life. Some other skills that I got to

as well as being realistic with myself. NPower has really

polish were my interview skills and developing an elevator

shaped my journey to the tech world. I can’t wait for more

pitch. After NPower, I hope to find a great job in the tech

opportunities to come.

field so I can keep improving my skills and grow as a person.

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Chumani Charles, 24 Brooklyn, NY

Cyen Heyliger, 26 Bronx, NY

In the time leading up to joining NPower, it seemed as

Before entering NPower, like many others, I wanted to

though life was at a standstill. Luckily, I had the help

try many paths. While college can be useful in learning

of my mental health counselor who pointed me in the

about different fields, it can be a financial burden and

direction of NPower. To me, NPower means possibilities,

be time consuming when figuring out where you want to

connections, community, and the future. My perspective

go. What I did know was that I wanted a career where I

of networking has been reshaped thanks to what I’ve

was always actively doing something meaningful. After

learned in these few months. I’m confident in knowing

graduating college, NPower gave me an opportunity to

that I’ll always have a community at NPower. With the

look into another path I was interested in, technology.

certifications I’ve earned, I know that there’s a long, bright

NPower provides many resources, whether it’s material for

future for me in tech. At this point in time, I would tell my

preparing you for exams or opportunities to network and

younger self that I’m proud of her and I would thank her

visit top companies and businesses. NPower really wants

for getting us this far. Remembering my younger self, she

their students to succeed and transition into a career in

was always filled with wonder and creativity. Those are

tech. I am thankful for what this program has done and

traits I will always carry with me in every walk of life.

will continue to do for us and many others.

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Danisha Debie, 26 Queens, NY

Daquane Rose, 19 Bronx, NY

NPower allowed a young professional, such as myself,

Growing up, I was always interested in technology. My

to mesh my interest in medicine and technology/IT.

parents didn’t know how to use the computer most of the

Prior to this program, I was pursuing a career solely in

time, so I was the one showing them what they could do

healthcare and racked 10 years of experience under my

on it. I loved learning about technology and how it could

belt. Though it was intimidating to “start over,” I quickly

improve the world. Before NPower, I had no idea what

realized that NPower would hone not only my hard skills

I wanted to do exactly, but I knew I wanted a career in

but soft skills as well. I constantly found the entire staff

the technology field. I learned about NPower from other

working to encourage, motivate and support students as

resources and decided to try it. Through NPower, I have

we navigated through uncharted territory. I have made

gained networking, professional, and technical skills that

connections via NPower that I have no doubt will be long

will help me in the workforce. These skills can help me

lasting and beneficial as I carve my pathway in the IT

improve and advance my skills to get a good, stable job.

world. The program sets up its students for success not

NPower has shown that they can help their students truly

only during the duration of the course but continues to

succeed in the tech world.

provide guidance post-graduation; this is one of the many reasons why I look forward to identifying as an alumnus of NPower.

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Davis Valiyev, 22 Brooklyn, NY

Delilah Munoz, 24 Brooklyn, NY

Before NPower, I was uncertain about how to enter the

My entire experience with NPower has been nothing

vast field of IT. Fortunately, a friend of mine who had

short of amazing. The instructors and other employees

successfully graduated from NPower, introduced me

have really helped me want to become the best version

to their exceptional programs. NPower not only taught

of myself I can be. I’m learning about things I could have

me IT skills but also prepared me for job interviews and

never guessed I’d be knowledgeable in, things I would

professional work environments. If I could speak to my

rely on others to help me out with. I feel so much more

younger self, I would advise, “Be courageous in your

empowered knowing I’m an intelligent young woman

pursuits, embrace challenges as opportunities for growth,

starting my new profound career in IT and I could not

and never underestimate your unlimited potential.” My

be any more grateful for this entire journey. I now have

goal is to excel in the tech industry and make technology

multiple certifications and even have an interview for a

accessible to all. Throughout the program, I have built a

level 1 help desk position at a hotel corporation! My life is

strong technical foundation while honing important soft

moving at such a fast, positive pace I get overwhelmed by

skills, such as teamwork and problem-solving. NPower

how much better I have been doing! Everyone has been

has not only unlocked my potential but also illuminated

nothing but supportive along the way of my journey and I

my path in the world of technology. It has been a

will forever be grateful.

transformative journey, and I’m eager to continue growing in the field and make a positive impact.

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Elijah Moyd, 22

Elliott McLeod, 26

Brooklyn, NY

Before I started NPower, I was just another tech lover who

Before NPower, I was always interested in computers

wanted a future involving it in some way. Whether from

and new technology. My aspirations were fueled by the

the help desk, coding, game design, UX design, or any

desire to learn, understand, and use technology in fun

other tech field, I was happy to do something I enjoyed

and interesting ways. However, my path to a tech career

that could help me provide for myself and my loved ones.

was unclear. Once NPower accepted me, the path became

NPower serves as an opportunity to learn and open the

open. It represented an introduction to the field I always

door into this competitive field, as well as enhancing my

wanted to be in and a steppingstone to my dreams. It

professionalism to prepare myself for the opportunities

gave me the skills, knowledge, and opportunities I needed.

presented to me. NPower is a place for anyone who wants

NPower has given me professional development and

a chance and learn about the field guided by passionate

mentorship that have been instrumental in my journey. It

individuals that want you to succeed. My future after

provided me with the skills and knowledge needed for a

NPower is rather a good one, as I see myself working in an

successful career in the tech industry. After NPower, I see

organization that will help me grow from the experience

a future filled with innovation and endless possibilities,

NPower gave me.

where I am successful, knowledgeable, and still growing. NPower has given me the tools to turn my dreams into reality.

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Erik Guzman, 22 Mastic Beach, NY

Erika Benitez, 22 Brentwood, NY

My favorite moment during NPower is going to in person

Before starting NPower, finding a career path was a

events and learning about the tech world, as well as

struggle for me. I didn’t have any idea of where to start.

learning from others the sacrifice they made to get to

I always loved learning about technology and how many

the positions they are in. I have developed as a whole

opportunities there are in the industry. Thankfully I found

person because of the professional development team.

NPower through a friend. I applied and was nervous about

I praise them highly for guiding us in the right direction,

what was ahead for me. It was the best decision I’ve

prepping us for interviews, and helping with resumes.

made! I’m so glad I received an email for my acceptance

With all the help and support they have provided; it leaves

into the program. NPower gives me so many opportunities

me in a calm state of mind as well as very grateful. After

and helped to build me a better future in tech. I am

NPower I see myself with a good paying job, giving me

thankful for the instructors and staff that have helped me

the opportunity to help my family. One thing I would tell

get so far in just a couple of months.

my younger self is to be never afraid to try new things. Always keep going and never give up. God has a plan for everyone— just be patient and your time to shine will come!

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Ethan James, 20 Brooklyn, NY

Ethan Ma, 21

Staten Island, NY

I chose NPower to start my tech journey because the

Before I joined NPower, I was a medical laboratory

small classes fit my style of learning. One project that

science major in college. Due to personal circumstances,

stood out to me was the letter to your future self. Over

I changed my pathway, and I found my way to NPower

time, I found myself constantly looking back at it for

through a friend. I decided to join NPower because the

motivation and frequently updating it with new quotes or

program was free, and I thought it would be a great

things that might be useful later in life. I benefited a lot

chance for me to learn more about something I use on a

from the mentorships throughout the program. They gave

daily basis, technology. To me, NPower represents a fresh

me a great opportunity to ask questions to professionals

start, giving people the opportunity to reach greatness.

about what they do and how they got to where they are,

The professional development portion of the program

as well as challenges that they may have faced on their

helped guide us as we prepared for the professional

journey. I’m not too sure what my perfect future would

work environment. After the program, I would ideally be

look like after NPower, but I do know eventually I want to

working a job in tech that I truly enjoy doing. If I could

start my own tech company. This dream company would

talk to my younger self, I would tell myself that you must

be powered by software and artificial intelligence created

look for the opportunities given to you and jump at them

by me and my team.

whenever you can.

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Fanta Kourouma, 24 Bronx, NY

Francisco Felipe Reyes, 26 Brooklyn, NY

Before NPower, as a first-generation student and the

I have always aspired to have a career that would help

eldest in my family, my childhood love for technology was

me prosper in life and achieve my goals. These past years

merely a dream. Being the household’s default technician

have shown that technology isn’t going anywhere and will

fueled my passion for a tech career, but opportunities

only keep advancing. With the help of NPower, I was able

seemed distant. Discovering NPower through a friend

to take multiple huge steps towards my aspirations in the

was a turning point. I saw it as my chance for a better

tech field and advance my aspiring career in technology.

future. NPower opened doors to various tech roles, and a

With a great environment between NPower staff and

standout moment was working on a project that improved

trainees, I was able to learn a lot of important information

my tech skills and stressed teamwork. The program not

while successfully gaining certifications along the way.

only taught tech but also gave me essential professional

My next steps are to find a job in my career field and

skills and mentorship, guiding my career. After NPower,

build myself up in the industry, give back, and provide any

I dream of a job where I can make a difference in tech

opportunities that help others along the way.

and keep learning. If I could have one superpower, it’d be reading minds. It’d help me understand people and tech better. To my younger self, I’d say: be patient, grab opportunities, and keep chasing your tech dreams.

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Gerald Antwi-Adjei, 24

Heba Ahmed, 24

New York, NY

Queens, NY

Before I came to NPower, I didn’t have an ideal career

Before joining NPower, I dreamt of being an astronaut.

which I wanted. My aspirations and dreams were to just

What ultimately led me down the path of a tech career

have a high paying job. What lead me to this program

was my love for all things technology. I joined NPower

was my therapist who recommended me to this program.

because I wanted to launch my tech career and NPower

NPower is the program for me because I have a chance at

was the key to that door. What I loved during my NPower

something. A moment which stood out to me was when

experience was the simulated buying and selling of

I took the ITF for the first time. The reason is because I

computer components and how well instructors played

failed the first time, but I felt so motivated to take it again.

that role. Also, the professional development training is

The professional development team is also a big part of

very well done, from resume review, and LinkedIn building,

my NPower journey because I learned many different skills

to mock interviews, as it prepared me for whatever is

through them. In a perfect world, my life after NPower

coming after NPower. After NPower, I want to explore

would be working a Data Analytics job and making a great

different tech careers hoping to find my perfect ending in

amount of money. If I could tell something to my younger

technology.

self, I would say to take a chance and try things.

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Hopeton Dennis, 23 Staten Island, NY

Ismael Diaby, 23 New York, NY

I’ve always wanted to be involved with technology

When I learned about tech, I loved the idea of making the

since the first time I laid my eyes on a computer and

world safe online and in person. I chose NPower because

drones. I always had the urge to pursue a career within

while I was looking for some training online, I noticed

a government agency, knowing that it would be my best

all the options were super expensive. A friend of mine

chance of contributing or using the latest innovations

introduced me to NPower and it was completely free.

to help defend against malicious groups and individuals.

They have a dedicated team that only wants the best for

NPower was recommended to me by a friend, and

their students. My favorite memories during NPower are

after hearing the different opportunities, skills, and

the information sessions, as I really enjoyed listening to

certifications he gained from the program, I knew I had

CUNY SPS and learning what that had to offer for NPower

to apply. The smaller class sizes, pace of the lessons, and

students. NPower has also taught me a lot of technical

study games hosted by both the technical instructors

skills and professional skills that I could use to my

and professional development team aided my success

advantage when interviewing or on the job. In a perfect

in networking and earning my certifications. In a perfect

world, my future after NPower would be getting an entry

world, I’d like to be working as a security analyst for a

level IT position, continuing running my photography

drone manufacturer or a dependable team member of a

business, and starting up a production company.

government agency.

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Jack-Andie Joanis, 26 Brooklyn, NY

Jackson Nunez, 23 Brooklyn, NY

NPower, to me, transcends being a mere educational

Before NPower, I knew I wanted to be in the tech field, but

platform; it serves as a catalyst for personal and

I didn’t know where to start. After joining NPower, I feel

professional transformation. A pivotal highlight of my

like I found a place where I can fulfill my potential. The

NPower journey was the immersive exploration of IT

best moment was also the most nerve racking, which was

support, an experience that not only broadened my

when we visited BNY Mellon. I was in my head thinking

technical horizons but also heightened my passion for

that I don’t belong in the corporate world, but the staff

leveraging technology to empower businesses. The

and fellow peers were supportive and made the program

invaluable mentorship and professional development

feel more like a community. In my perfect world, I hope to

within NPower has fostered a mindset of continuous

work as a data analyst and begin my career, achieving the

learning and adaptability, crucial in the ever-evolving

life that I always envisioned. To the younger me whose

landscape of technology. With a bachelor’s degree in

wide-eyed aspirations drive me to this day, I want to tell

computer engineering technology, ongoing pursuit of IT

you this: there is nothing in this world that is out of reach

certifications, and a forward trajectory toward a Radiology

for you, and you are good enough to make whatever you

Tech degree, my vision is to bring a unique blend of

want out of your life.

technical expertise and healthcare insights together. As I stand on the brink of new opportunities, I am poised to embrace the challenges and possibilities that lie ahead, anticipating a career where I can make significant contributions to the evolving fields.

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Jacqueline Barreto, 26

James Lau, 26

Brooklyn, NY

NPower has been everything I thought I wanted for

Prior to NPower, finding a career path was a struggle

myself and everything I didn’t know I needed for myself.

for me. After graduating during Covid, I realized the

I am the first generation of my family in this country, so

importance of choosing a career path with a growing

succeeding in a career has always felt a bit daunting. This

industry. As I noticed that our technology is getting more

program has shown me time and time again that being

advanced, there comes a sense of urgency to understand

successful isn’t as unattainable as many of us think. I’ve

and use it properly. A friend recommended NPower, and

met so many people with success stories and have even

after finding out it was a non-profit organization looking

felt those rewards firsthand thanks to them and their

to help their students, I went all in. Although I faced

generous opportunities. There is no subject left unturned

challenges during the course, the guidance and support

from technical to soft skills this program has made it hard

shown by the NPower team was incredible. The staff

not to succeed. I am beyond grateful this program took

made sure that the students were in good financial shape

a chance on me, and I hope to take all the knowledge I

and mental space, which rarely anyone does. Not only

learned here as an amazing foundation to the beginning

has this program allowed me to obtain my certifications,

of my career. I hope to become an exemplary alumnus

but they have also equipped me with the skills needed to

and one day give back to future students.

become a better professional. I am blessed to be a part of NPower.

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Janea Pierre, 23 Brooklyn, NY

Jaquil Tucker, 23 Greenwood Lake, NY

When I applied to NPower, I was scared, but I knew I was

From warehouse struggles to the cusp of a tech

doing the right thing for my future and my happiness.

revolution, my journey with NPower’s 16-week tech

One of my favorite moments during the program was

program has been a game-changer. Before NPower, I

meeting my classmates and playing team bonding games

grappled with warehouse life, yearning for a new career

with them. Knowing there are others going through the

and financial freedom. The program not only armed me

same program makes me feel less alone, especially having

with technical skills but also introduced me to a vibrant

no prior connections or knowledge about NPower. I feel

network of mentors and peers. As I graduate, my sights

comfortable asking for help and working alongside them.

are set on a fresh career, venturing into uncharted

They’ve assisted in my understanding of the technical

territories. Life’s twists and turns have taught me to

aspects of the program and encouraged me during

embrace the unknown. Post-graduation, I aim to keep

the development of my professional skills. I’ve become

branching out, connecting with prosperous individuals and

a lot more confident in my ability to present myself

thriving in the dynamic world NPower has unveiled. This

professionally. In a perfect world, my future after NPower

isn’t just a certificate—it’s a passport to a future brimming

will be in a full-time position with a team that respects

with possibilities.

and relies on me. An environment where I feel safe, comfortable, and ready to do what’s needed.

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Jason Forrester, 24 Brooklyn, NY

Jason Xie, 27 Brooklyn, NY

Growing up, I wanted to be a nurse, however due to an

Before I started at NPower, I was working as a plumber

injury, I can’t work the long hours required. I decided to

in construction for about six years. I was encouraged

look into another career which I could do physically, and

by friends and family to switch careers as they were

my mother told me about NPower. NPower means support

concerned about my health from the intensive labor. At

for young adults like me who are seeking guidance and

NPower, the staff made resources available to those in

direction. One NPower event that stood out to me was the

need and the instructors were very accommodating and

meeting with Google because I learned so much about a

kind. During technical training, the instructors gave clear

tech worker’s workday. I have benefited from professional

and concise explanations to the subjects. In professional

development by gathering information on networking and

development, the team helped us with our resumes and

body language. In a perfect world, I see myself working

elevator pitches. I have learned so much in the past

either remote or hybrid in tech after I complete the

sixteen weeks. During my studies, I was able to obtain the

NPower program.

Google IT Support certification. After graduation, I look forward to continuing my education and earning more certifications that will help project me forward in my IT career. Thanks to all the amazing people in NPower, I am eager to start this new chapter in my life.

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Jeff Chiang, 23 Brooklyn, NY

Jeffrey Navarrete, 23 Queens, NY

Prior to joining NPower, I was unsure of what path I

Before NPower, I was working in retail for four years.

wanted to take in life. I’ve been in college for more than

I felt stuck doing the same thing day in, day out, and

a couple of years due to changing majors. This led me to

living paycheck to paycheck. I felt like I had no purpose

feel that I was stalling my career, so when a friend told me

in life until I found out about NPower. What this program

about an IT training program that was free to attend, I told

means to me is in the name “NPower” which to me is

myself that I needed to take this opportunity to progress.

empower. This organization gives people the power to

I don’t regret attending NPower at all. I now feel that I

pursue a tech career and helps change their lives. The

have the skills required to break into the IT field. NPower

events, sessions, and technical classes I have attended

was the direction that I needed, and I couldn’t be more

have helped broaden this new horizon by teaching me

grateful.

professional skills to use in everyday life. The professional development helped me build relationships with different people by teaching me the proper skills I need to network. I envision that my life will be more meaningful and brighter after NPower, allowing me to pursue a career that I will enjoy and won’t have to be living paycheck to paycheck.

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Jerry Li, 24 Brooklyn, NY

Jhon Verdiner, 27 Brooklyn, NY

Prior to NPower, I thought my future would be in math

Before NPower, I was working at CVS as a pharmacy

education. However, after a year of teaching, I realized

technician. I’ve known for a while that I wanted to

that teaching was not for me. This realization prompted

do something in tech, but I found few opportunities.

me to explore new career avenues. Conversations with

Eventually, an opportunity presented itself and I applied

friends during this period introduced me to NPower

to the tech fundamentals program. After being one of the

and its mission. Although I’ve always been interested

lucky few to be accepted, I was committed to NPower for

in technology, and even built my computer, I had never

the next sixteen weeks. During this time, I learned a lot

considered transforming it into a career. NPower entered

about computer hardware, and ways to troubleshoot tech

my life precisely when I needed it, offering the support

related problems. In addition to technical training, the

and direction necessary for this significant career shift.

professional development days introduced me to the right

For me, NPower signifies not just a fresh start, but a

people to expand my network. After the program I will

gateway into the expansive realm of IT. In my ideal future,

continue to be a proficient IT professional and work my

I envision graduating from NPower with a foundation

way to becoming a software engineer.

in the fundamentals of IT. Utilizing the networking opportunities provided by NPower, I plan to secure an entry-level position or apprenticeship in a field related to data.

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Julissa Loaiza, 26 Brooklyn, NY

Justin Acree, 23 Freeport, NY

I’ve always known I’d work in technology one way or

As a child, I had dreams of hitting the big stage. As a

another, but without any financial help or family support,

theater kid, I knew I had a passion for entertainment,

it became more of an unachievable dream than anything

and spreading positivity through art. Realistically, there

else. NPower has given me hope and the strength to

isn’t much stability in entertainment, and that can be

believe in myself again. NPower has given me more than

quite discouraging. After obtaining my bachelor’s degree,

they will ever know. Before this program I had no five-year

I knew I needed more credentials to be a competitive

plan, and now I cannot wait for what the future will bring!

candidate in the job market. NPower was a great

I am forever grateful. I wish I had found this program

opportunity to learn basic IT principles and polish my

sooner, and that I would have been gentler with my

professional skills. My favorite moment by far is our

younger self.

visit to SAP. Everyone we engaged with was down-toearth and inspiring. They helped open my mind to the possibilities within tech and keep me from succumbing to self-limiting beliefs. After graduation, I want to work at a company that encourages originality, uniqueness, and personal development. To my younger self, I would say “Follow your heart and never doubt yourself, only you know what’s best for you.”

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Justin Canas, 20 Queens, NY

Justyn Martinez, 25 Brooklyn, NY

In the past, I aspired to become a teacher, but my career

Before NPower, I had no real direction. I felt like my life

path took a different direction due to uncertainty about

was going into a loop, with the same boring jobs. After

which teaching field to pursue. Instead, I discovered

hearing about NPower, I found great friends and a new

NPower, an opportunity that presented me with the

drive to improve myself. Now I have a goal in mind and an

possibility of either entering the tech industry or gaining

image of myself that I will be striving to become. I’m glad

knowledge to educate others about different tech

I joined this program, and I would happily do it again. Not

fields. My goal after completing NPower is to secure an

only for the great people I met, but also for the huge first

internship that offers hands-on experience and allows

step that I’ve taken into my newfound passion.

me to learn the intricacies of being a tech professional. This internship would ideally lead to a permanent job where I could progress in my career and dedicate myself to assisting individuals with their tech-related issues and inquiries. By utilizing my expertise and skills, I hope to positively impact people’s lives through resolving their problems and answering their questions.

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Kamari Simon, 24 Brooklyn, NY

Karl Balthazar, 23 New York, NY

Before NPower, I was working full time while pursuing

When I was younger, I wanted to be a multitude of things,

a computer science degree. I took a year off because I

ranging from firefighter to racecar driver. In high school, I

felt burnt out and became more and more disinterested

wanted to be a lawyer and I even had dreams of becoming

in school. I’ve always had a passion for technology and

a supreme court justice. At some point, I realized that

when my friend told me about NPower, I was excited

dream wasn’t for me. I needed something new in my life

to go after the opportunity. Seeing my friend’s success

and that’s when I found out about NPower. I chose to

after the program and how it helped him advance his

apply to NPower because it seemed like the right program:

career inspired me. The instructors and support staff

somewhere that could lead me to a successful and new

are excellent and do their best to guide and encourage

path. When I found out I was accepted, I was so excited to

students toward their goals. Being exposed to all

jumpstart something new in my life. Getting to peek into

the opportunities provided by NPower partners and

the business world and hearing stories about the careers

resources has been amazing and eye opening. I enjoyed

of people who look like me will forever leave a good

interacting with classmates as well and I appreciate all the

impression on me. My goal for after NPower is to land a

opportunities and support this program provides. I look

better career so that I can support my family.

forward to following all the opportunities that NPower has given us.

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Khady Ndiaye, 19

Keishaun Edwards, 22

As I reflect on my journey through the Tech Fundamentals

I would have never known that learning tech would have

Program, I’m overwhelmed with appreciation for the

been this intense and time consuming, but in all honesty, I

exceptional experiences and support I’ve received. I was

enjoyed being pushed to learn something I was so foreign

introduced to NPower through my sister who graduated

to. I had no idea that the little old me who was a personal

a few cohorts prior to mine. The NPower staff exceeded

trainer that just heard of this program from a client would

the role of educators; they became mentors, providing

have gone through with it and gain so much. I learned

unwavering support. Their dedication made challenging

things from not only my instructors but the great and

moments manageable, and their expertise proved

wonderful classmates I had the privilege of being around.

invaluable. Building genuine connections with my fellow

This program and journey helped me realize I am capable

trainees was a rewarding aspect of my experience. I must

of so much. I always classified myself as a jock because

also acknowledge the in-person professional development

that’s how other people classified me, but now I know I’m

days and the workshops curated specifically for trainees.

more than that. I am not only physically capable of many

These were exceptional and provided valuable insights

things but mentally capable of many things as well.

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that extended beyond the classroom. As I venture into the next chapter, I’m filled with excitement and a strong sense of readiness. The foundational skills I acquired during the program have equipped me to take on real-world tech challenges, and I can’t wait to see what opportunities await.

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Bronx, NY

Kelsey Liu, 23 Brooklyn, NY

Le Si Qu, 26 Queens, NY

Before NPower, I graduated in May 2022 with a bachelor’s

NPower helped me feel seen after feeling invisible in

degree in Latin from Mount Holyoke College. Afterwards,

my career. As a first-generation college student from a

I struggled with job searching and I was in some state

low-income background, I struggled to keep up with my

of uncertainty about what I wanted to do as a career. At

undergraduate curriculum. Despite these challenges,

some point, I heard about NPower from my cousin who

I became the first person in my family to obtain a

knew someone who graduated from the program some

bachelor’s degree and become an engineer. However,

time ago. I thought about it and decided that NPower

after a tragic and life-altering event earlier this year, I

would be beneficial for me. Being in the program has

knew life was too short to not pursue my passion for

helped me understand the working environment better

technology. Through this program, I have been able to

and I am grateful for being able to meet various people

find a community of peers whose journeys inspire me

through professional development. I am also grateful for

to bring 110% of myself to the classroom and beyond.

all the new friends I made during my time in the program

NPower has a truly galvanizing mission that is reflected

because of their support. I hope my future continues

in its staff. The wraparound support is unlike any I’ve

having my new friends with me even after the program

received before. I’m proud of having earned my CompTIA

ends.

ITF+ and Google IT Support certifications, and I look forward to obtaining my CompTIA A+ and Google IT Automation with Python certifications.

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Lennox Austin, 24 Brooklyn, NY

Mahdi Dewan, 21 Queens Village, NY

Before NPower, I had recently graduated from college

As a child, while most dreamt of becoming astronauts or

with a degree I had no passion for. However, I discovered

doctors, I envisioned myself immersed in lines of code,

NPower’s tech career program through an alumnus and

unraveling digital mysteries. Throughout high school,

decided to take the same step forward. They equipped

this aspiration only deepened. Achieving significant

me with invaluable professional and technical skills,

milestones, such as Cisco and CompTIA certifications,

preparing me for a career in tech. NPower to me means

stood as a testament to my commitment. NPower bridged

to be empowered, to take a chance if you feel lost,

the gap, serving as a redirection back to where my heart

and to move forward. My favorite moments during my

truly belonged. My standout experience during NPower

NPower experience were listening to other people’s career

was undeniably the site visits. Meeting new faces,

journeys during our PD events. It gave me perspective

understanding the behemoth operations behind tech

that not everyone has their life figured out either and that

giants, and the thrill of seeing the tangible intersections of

it is okay to feel unsure about the future. After NPower,

technology was exhilarating. Additionally, the mentorship

I envision a future where I make a difference, using

and professional development opportunities I received at

my skills to solve meaningful problems. I would tell my

NPower were truly transformative. They not only honed

younger self to believe in the power of perseverance and

my interviewing and technical skills but also equipped me

that with dedication, anything is possible.

with a vision for the future. In an ideal scenario postNPower, I see myself at the epicenter of tech innovations, shaping software and design landscapes.

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Manatazack Charles, 27

Markus Scott, 25

Brooklyn, NY

New York, NY

In the summer of 2023, a friend introduced me to the

My major in college was marketing and advertising, but

NPower program, emphasizing its exceptional quality

the pandemic put a halt to my studies in college. Due to

and the well-equipped instructors who could provide

financial responsibilities, I used my experience to search

the knowledge and training needed to obtain essential

for a job in that field but was never able to land a job.

certifications. I had no idea just how accurate his

This year I decided to change routes to the tech industry.

assessment was until I decided to give this program a

I didn’t want to make the commitment to school and put

chance. The instructors, along with the dedicated staff

myself in debt, so I tried looking for free programs that

members, have been instrumental in guiding me through

would help me get certifications in tech. After hours of

the course materials and facilitating my access to the

research, I stumbled upon NPower and applied. Outside of

necessary tools. With their support, I have successfully

the free training and certifications, NPower sold me with

obtained the required certifications, which have paved the

their mission to help others and the community. There

way for me to start my career in IT. My ultimate goal is to

was no catch to the program. They kept their promise, and

transition into the field of cybersecurity. I am immensely

for that NPower will always have a lifelong partnership

grateful for the opportunities and knowledge I have

with me and I would always assist and give back in any

gained through the NPower program, and I look forward

way I can.

to embracing my new career in the world of technology.

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MD Asadul Islam, 23 Queens, NY

Miftaah Pirzada, 26 Queens, NY

Before NPower, I completed my associate degree in

Before NPower, I honestly didn’t know where my path

computer science and worked with NYPD as a Traffic

in life was going to take me. While attending college, I

Enforcement Agent. As a recent immigrant to the United

changed my major a couple of times and it always felt like

States, it was very challenging for me to get an IT job

something was missing. It wasn’t until a family member

without any hands-on IT experience. I always had a

mentioned this program and how it completely changed

passion for technology. Then, I decided to get some

their life that piqued my interest. Now that I am a part

professional experience in technology, and NPower

of NPower, I can finally say I have something to look

helped me to obtain professional experience. I decided

forward to. I had the chance to meet amazing people,

to join NPower because of the tools they offer and the

attend professional development events, and importantly,

opportunity to grow my skills within IT and professional

build technical and professional skills. To me, NPower

development. During the program, I became CompTIA

empowers individuals with the knowledge they need to

ITF+ certified and met a lot of new friends. In the future, I

access opportunities to improve their lives. In a perfect

look forward to opening new doors for myself because of

world after NPower, I’ll be committed to keep learning

the networking opportunities NPower has given me. I plan

in the tech industry and giving back to the community

to market myself by leveraging my skills and certifications

that helped me. My younger self would be ecstatic that I

and continue in the right direction of starting a career in

trusted the process and found my purpose.

cybersecurity.

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Mohammed Gousjan, 22 Valley Stream, NY

Muazzum Akhtar, 22 Queens, NY

Prior to NPower, I was not sure what path I wanted

After graduating college, I sought personal and

to follow for a professional career. I graduated with a

professional growth which led me to seek opportunities to

degree in finance from Brooklyn College, thinking it was

enhance my skills and expand my resources. It was during

a field I would enjoy and grow in. However, I was still

this quest for professional development that I discovered

doubtful, unsure of what I really wanted to do. I heard

NPower. I first heard about NPower through a friend

about NPower through a family friend, and I thought it

who had gone through the Tech Fundamentals program

sounded interesting, so I applied. Once I got in and saw

and their success story and work ethic truly inspired

all the resources and opportunities the program provided,

me, so I decided to apply and got accepted! NPower has

I realized IT was where I wanted to put full effort. There

helped me get industry recognized certifications and

were some hiccups along the way, but I was determined

gain knowledge about the IT field. My time at NPower as

to finish the program, and start a new career path.

a trainee has motivated me and boosted my passion for continuous learning; I plan to use what I learn to advance in my career, and I am determined to support other aspiring IT professionals to join NPower as their break into tech. I am eager to see what is next for me and I hope I can revisit NPower graduate programs.

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Nafisha Tasnim, 23 Queens, NY

Nancy Aguirre, 26 Brooklyn, NY

My NPower journey began when a friend introduced me

When my son was born, I knew I wanted to become

to this remarkable organization. It was a turning point in

a woman he could look up to. I was working as a

my life. I embarked on this path as the first in my family to

receptionist before NPower, but it just wasn’t enough.

pursue a college degree, determined to make a difference

Technology is always evolving so I knew I wanted to start

not only for myself but for my family. The road was

a path in that direction. I didn’t know where to start,

tough, filled with challenges and self-doubt. However, I

but then I found NPower. Throughout this cohort I’ve

promised myself that I would overcome these obstacles

learned a lot regarding tech and about the way I present

with hard work and dedication. Today, I’m on the verge

myself. I found out I was pregnant again halfway through

of graduating and becoming an IT specialist, and I am

the program and although I was worried, everyone I’ve

committed to using this opportunity to not only transform

informed has been supportive and understanding. I’ve

my own future but also make my family proud. Thank

had amazing opportunities to meet and learn from great

you to NPower and all who have supported me on this

people. I am starting to fully understand how much power

incredible journey.

I have over my life and what I can manifest in it. I’m grateful to everyone who has played a part in this part of my journey. Thank you so much NPower.

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Nicolette Lizaire, 23

Omar Hassan, 23

Brooklyn, NY

Queens, NY

Growing up, it was always my fantasy to design and

Before NPower, I was contemplating returning to college

create art for people to wear, use, or even live in. My

for IT, however, I found NPower just before the deadline.

dream was to be a designer, whether it be of people’s

I decided to give NPower a chance to potentially change

clothes or people’s homes. NPower gave me the gift of a

my life. Fast forward three months, and it’s one of the

second chance. Before starting this program, I was just

best life-changing investments I made for myself, In the

a college dropout trying to find the best school to finish

past 3 months I have rekindled my passion for Computers

my education but considering my financial situation. Now,

and the advancement of technology through NPower by

I have the opportunity to officially start a career. During

building my own Computer. The knowledge I have gained

the program, I was always grateful for the professional

from this course has prepared me for the next step of my

development sessions we received. These were all

career in IT.

beautiful experiences I never thought I’d get to have. After NPower, in my perfect world, I will have the privilege of managing a proper work and personal life schedule. Given the chance, I would tell my younger self to keep going, I’m sorry they don’t see you, you’re not invisible.

GRADUATE BIOS

Patrick Saint-Amour, 26 Brooklyn, NY

Raffell Bailey, 24 Brooklyn, NY

Before NPower, I struggled to find a clear career path. I

As I stand on the cusp of completing NPower’s program,

started looking into tech due to the desire for freedom

I reflect on the remarkable journey that has brought me

and room to grow. That is when I discovered NPower.

to this point. What began as a collection of algorithms

NPower has given me the opportunity to work still and

and programming languages has transformed into a

put me down another career path in only sixteen weeks. I

profound understanding of the digital landscape. My

am truly grateful for all the learnings and career coaches

tireless efforts, late-night sessions, and unwavering

I have met along the way, whether that is a professional

commitment have shaped me into an I.T. professional

day with Marina or just a check-in with Josh and Janiis. I

ready to conquer the challenges of the tech world. The

came into NPower knowing I wanted to work in tech with

ability to turn ideas into reality, to solve complex problems

no clear career path and through this program’s help, I

that seemed insurmountable, and to create solutions that

can see where I want to be. My future goals after NPower

will define the future. As I step into the professional arena,

are to make strides in the tech field. I know that with the

I remember every challenge that I faced has equipped me

training and time spent here I will be ready for whatever

with the skills to thrive. My passion for technology has

storm life sends my way.

ignited a flame within me and I will let it burn brightly. Warm regards and many thanks to the entire NPower team that helped me through this process.

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Rajiv Ramroop, 23 Queens, NY

Raymond Chan, 25 Brooklyn, NY

Before NPower, I was a recent computer engineering

Before joining NPower, I aspired to become a chemical

graduate looking for a full-time opportunity in tech.

engineer after graduating college. Growing up, I was the

Completing my degree meant undertaking arduous

person fixing the router, the home computer, the laptop

courses covering theoretical and complex topics. However,

and other electronics around the house and often saw it

what I failed to gain from college is everything I gained

as a puzzle to solve. I found NPower through one of my

at NPower. Studying for the CompTIA ITF and A+ allowed

friends recalling how one of the classmates we knew in

me to solidify my understanding of technology by being

high school went through the program. As I halted my

able to understand foundational concepts that I previously

career due to family reasons, I was reconsidering my

overlooked. The professional development process helped

options before applying and dedicating my next career

me develop soft skills such as networking and developing

path to being in IT. From this experience, I can confidently

my elevator pitch. The combination of technical and

say NPower means to me more than I would ever imagine.

professional skills that I gained from NPower are

The lasting IT knowledge, the ability to be curious and

invaluable, and it is an opportunity I am extremely grateful

ask questions, how to act and talk around people, and the

to have been a part of.

importance of giving a lasting impression on others were some notable skills I got from being in this program.

GRADUATE BIOS

Razia Marzia, 24

Rowan Clark, 25

My life completely changed when I enrolled in NPower. I

After attaining a bachelor’s degree in film in 2021, I was

was lost and unsure of my career path before I enrolled in

unsure of my career path. During my studies, I gained

the program. NPower offered me a lifeline, an opportunity

the skills to manage projects and valuable assets as

to delve into the world of technology, a realm I had

well as how to be a self-starter. Entering the workforce

always been curious about but never had the means to

post-covid served as its own unique challenge. After two

explore. Through the program, I gained valuable skills in IT

years of working unfulfilling jobs, I knew something had

support. These skills not only broadened my horizons, but

to change. That was when I heard about NPower. NPower

also opened doors to a world of possibilities. I can finally

has been an excellent opportunity for me to explore new

say I have a vision for my future, a career in technology

topics and learn about the exciting world of technology.

where I could make a real impact and continuously grow.

After spending years in computer labs as a film editor,

This newfound direction instilled a renewed sense of

I was excited to learn how more about how everything

confidence in me thanks to NPower’s love and support.

works. As a graduate, I hope to continue to expand my

Today, I am proud to say that I am on the path to

knowledge as I complete Google’s UX Design Professional

successfully transitioning into the tech industry, and I owe

Certificate and find a role where I can excel at a company

it all to NPower’s love and family.

that aligns with my values.

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Sabrina Ellis, 20 Yonkers, NY

Sadiney Nicholas, 20 Brooklyn, NY

Prior to entering NPower, I wanted to pursue civil

NPower has been an amazing experience. Before I joined

engineering, but I was unable to attend school due to

this program, I didn’t have a clear career plan. I didn’t

lacking financial stability. I took time off to work and

have plans on going back to school and just felt lost at

re-discover what exactly I wanted to do. Luckily through

twenty years old. After being in the program over this

research and support from my family, I learned about

short time, I learned new skills that I thought I would

NPower. NPower has truly taught me the fundamentals I

never be good at. The tech skills are a big part of the

need to be successful in a career in tech. Not only have

program, but the professional development class played a

they helped me develop professional skills, but they have

huge role and taught me soft skills. Yes, your knowledge

also prepared me to be successful wherever I decide to

and technical skills are key variables in knowing the job

go. Through multiple career events, my path to success

you want, but your social skills and professional skills are

has truly been impacted for the better. Now, obtaining

what really get you the job. I genuinely enjoyed my time

a degree seems more attainable than it did before. I am

with NPower, and it was wonderful creating relationships

grateful for this experience and what I have been able to

with my classmates. Hopefully in the future I’ll have my

accomplish during the program. I hope to take what I’ve

certification in cyber security and become a leader at a

learned and support those who have helped me get to this

tech company.

point.

GRADUATE BIOS

Sajad Smith, 20

Samuel Epelman, 23

Brooklyn, NY

Growing up, I had a huge interest in ethical hacking and

My experience at NPower has been quite interesting.

cybersecurity which was fueled by my love for my favorite

Before NPower, I worked many jobs that involved a lot of

TV show, Mr. Robot. Before NPower, I spent my time

hard work that didn’t seem sustainable. Now, coming to

playing around with operating systems like Kali Linux

NPower, I have learned how I can train myself in valuable

and coding languages such as JavaScript and Python,

skills that can move me towards a job that is far more

with the dreams of becoming a cybersecurity engineer.

rewarding than anything I’ve experienced previously. I

After realizing college wasn’t the right vehicle to get me

see myself continuing my personal education and growth

to the destination I needed to, I decided to give NPower

after NPower with the valuable foundation that was given

a shot. NPower represented an alternate route I could

to me.

take in life to reach my success in a timelier manner. With interactive quizzes, online notes, and professional development events I was able to grow my knowledge of IT to the point where I was able to pass my exams and gain the necessary certifications. With all the help from NPower, I aim to make more connections and to gain more experience in my field.

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Sergey Pivnev, 23 Brooklyn, NY

Shaylese Davis, 25 Queens, NY

Before joining NPower, I felt lost in my computer science

Before committing to NPower, I had graduated with my

studies, with a college experience that left me isolated

bachelor’s degree in CIS but was having difficulty finding

and uncertain about my future. However, becoming part

employment. I was scared and uncertain about which

of the NPower community was like finding a guiding

certification test to take to start my career. A family friend

light. It wasn’t just about learning technical skills; it was

recommended NPower. The family friend had previously

about finding a supportive network of individuals who

participated in a cohort. During this program, I was able

understood my struggles. NPower provided more than

to revisit and expand on concepts that had previously

education; it offered a sense of belonging and a path

been discussed in school. NPower is an excellent program

forward. With the help of dedicated instructors and the

because of the certification-focused lesson plan, and

entire NPower team, I found clarity in my professional

unlike other programs, this support is provided at no cost.

aspirations. The in-person meetings at Google and BNY

You are paying with your dedication and perseverance.

Mellon were incredible experiences that further fueled my

My goal after finishing the tech fundamentals course is

determination. NPower wasn’t just a program; it became

to finish a software program and eventually work as a

the catalyst for a significant transformation in my life. I am

software engineer.

deeply grateful for this life-changing opportunity, which has equipped me with the confidence and direction to pursue a successful career journey.

GRADUATE BIOS

Spencer Vitale, 24 Staten Island, NY

Taky Sheridan, 21 Flushing, NY

Before starting this amazing program, I thought I could

Before NPower, I was honestly feeling lost in the world.

figure my path out on my own. I felt so lost trying to

I knew I wanted to get into tech but had no plan of

figure out who I was and what direction to go in when

action. NPower was an amazing opportunity for me. I

there were thousands to choose from. NPower has given

didn’t have much experience at all in tech and sometimes

me that professional path and the tools I needed. For the

felt discouraged. During times like that, I had to remind

first time in my adult life, I feel like I am making the right

myself that I am in a better position than before I joined.

choice, and I am so proud of myself for following through

The knowledge, friends, and experience I gained are

on this opportunity. Getting to meet amazing people

priceless to me. Throughout my NPower experience, the

from all over the city and visiting big companies really

professional development and mentorship I received were

shakes up your world in the best way possible. Thank you,

honestly invaluable. They honed my technical expertise

NPower!

and instilled in me the qualities of a true professional. With NPower, every challenge becomes a steppingstone to success. Keep striving, keep achieving!

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Tina Gurung, 27 Queens, NY

Victor Richarson, 20 Brooklyn, NY

Before joining NPower, I was uncertain about my

The older I got, the more I realized how integrated

career path. I was about to graduate from college. As I

technology is in my life. I realized that I was curious about

approached graduation, I found myself in search of an

the things around me, so I started to experiment with

internship, unsure of the next steps. It was through a

different software on mobile phones, laptops, and the like.

friend’s recommendation that I learned about NPower—an

While I aimed to be a performer as a kid, I had tech in the

opportunity she highlighted as a great way to learn about

back of my mind. At NPower, I made the decision to put

IT and get my foot in the door in the tech industry. I am

my focus in tech. I want to prepare myself for the world

thankful for this opportunity, and I am eager to leverage

ahead and I feel like NPower will give me that opportunity

the comprehensive set of professional and technical skills

to create the future that I want for myself. I loved working

cultivated throughout my engagement in this program,

with the different people in the program and the hands-

and I look forward to applying them effectively in practical

on projects that we got to do. In the future, I hope to be

settings.

working with AI at Google or Microsoft and ultimately contribute to advancements in technology.

GRADUATE BIOS

William Kargbo, 21

Wykeem Johnson, 25

Throughout high school, I wished I had more opportunity

As a manager at Target, I was looking for opportunities to

to dive into the realm of tech. College was a complicated

advance my career. I was inspired to join NPower by my

time. My financial situation wasn’t the best and given that

grandfather, who started his own IT journey at Princeton

society was coming straight out of COVID-19, it seemed

University setting up switches. I have learned so much

too daunting of a task to find my way alone. Through

at NPower and am excited to see what the future holds.

my journey, I eventually got recommended a link to the

I am a young, inspired lad looking to pursue a career in

NPower website. I chose NPower because the support

Computer IT, and NPower will help me reach that.

Bronx, NY

system was exactly what I needed. I appreciated the simplicity of the resources, the open communication from the staff, and the all-inclusive nature of the instructors. The professional development training equipped me with the skills necessary to have confidence in myself and my career moving forward. My future after NPower looks like the continued pursuit of knowledge in and outside of technology, with a college education furthering my skill acquisition.

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Xiomara Machado, 26 Brooklyn, NY

Xu Hui Chen, 24 Brooklyn, NY

When I was in college, I had a passion for drawing

Before NPower, I recently graduated from college with a

and dreamt of pursuing animation and game design.

degree I had no passion for. My aspirations were high, but

Unfortunately, college was a difficult time for me, and

my path was not clear. However, I discovered NPower’s

I had to drop out in order to work. Over the years, I felt

tech career program through an alumnus. It offered a

lost and directionless. However, when my sister showed

unique opportunity to gain experience and practical skills

me a post on social media about NPower, I decided to

to break into the tech industry. They equipped me with

challenge myself and see if I was capable of entering the

invaluable professional and technical skills, preparing

technical field. NPower has been a great help in getting

me for a career in tech. NPower to me means to be

my foot into the technical world. It has provided me with

empowered, to take a chance if you feel lost, and to

opportunities to build myself as a person and meet new

move forward. My favorite moments during my NPower

people. It has also helped me build my confidence to

experience were listening to other people’s career journey

speak more freely and work on my soft skills along with

during our PD events. It gave me perspective that not

my technical skills. After completing the program, I plan to

everyone has their life figured out either and that it is

seek a career in UI/UX design, incorporating my creativity

okay to feel lost and unsure of the future. After NPower,

with my technical skills. I am excited to continue pursuing

I envision a future where I make a difference, using my

my previous dream and make it a reality.

skills to solve meaningful problems.

CONGRATULATIONS

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