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OUR STORY NPower is a national nonprofit that offers an alternative fast-track to tech careers for military veterans, military spouses and young adults from underserved communities in New York, Texas, California, Maryland, New Jersey, Missouri, and Michigan. Our six-month program fuels a diverse pipeline of digital professionals hired into entry-level and mid-level jobs by Fortune 500 companies throughout the U.S. Our curriculum equips students to meet marketplace demand—engaging businesses, volunteers and nonprofits in their long-term success. We invest in the growth of our alumni with continued professional development and credentialing. b
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS David Reilly | Chair Chief Information Officer, Global Banking and Markets Bank of America Matt Horner | Vice Chair Senior Vice President, Global Enterprise Sales World Wide Technology, Inc.
Dean Del Vecchio EVP, Chief of Operations and CIO The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Viola Maxwell-Thompson President and CEO Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF)
Guillermo Diaz, Jr. Chief Executive Officer Kloudspot
Stephen M. Murphy Sr. Managing Director, Financial Services Technology Global Lead Accenture
Gail Fierstein | Secretary Head of People CaaStle
Michael Fey Co-Founder & CEO Zero Abstraction
Vittorio Cretella | Treasurer Chief Information Officer Proctor & Gamble
Debra King Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer Corteva Agriscience
Steven Ballantyne COO Watermark Insights Randy Barnhardt
US MARINE CORPS (RETIRED)
VP, Cloud & Innovative Solutions SHI International Corp. Craig Cuffie SVP, Chief Procurement Officer Salesforce
Frank Pedersen Partner Apply Digital Christopher J. Perry President Broadridge Financial Solutions
Dwight D. Shepherd
REAR ADMIRAL (RETIRED)
President Dwight Shepherd Consulting Anupam Singhal Senior Vice President and Business Head Tata Consultancy Services Josh Sutton Chief Executive Officer Agorai Peter Trizzino Senior Vice President, Global Sales Dell Technologies
Jenifer Kleinert Chief Operating Officer, Enterprise Infrastructure Operations & Technology Citi
Dan Petrozzo Partner Oak HC/FT
Sangy Vatsa Executive Vice President & Chief Technology and Digital Officer FIS Global
Thomas Knowlton CEO CSR Talent Group
Larry Quinlan Global CIO Deloitte
Bertina Ceccarelli Chief Executive Officer NPower
Diane Schwarz VP, Chief Information Officer Johnson Controls
MICHIGAN
Karl Bell Managing Director GAA Solutions Lisa Cawley Managing Director Accenture Adonis Cruz
NPOWER ALUM
IT Resident Google Angela Dean SVP, Client Executive Kapnick Insurance Group Warren Flood Community Engagement Manager Microsoft
Chanel Hampton Chief Executive Officer Strategic Community Partners
Marlo Rencher, PhD Director, Technology-Based Programs TechTown Detroit
Linda Schlesinger Wagner Chief Executive Officer Skinny Tees
Bryan Waldron Vanita Sanders Property Consultant Director, Director of Education Bedrock and Community Initiatives Tabice Ward United Way Spencer Lucker Chief Information Security Industry Engagement Manager David Turner Officer (IT Sector), Workforce Chief Executive Officer DTE Energy Development Group Motor City Casino Markeith Weldon Detroit Mayor's Office Angela Thompkins Chief Executive Officer Kendra Mitchell VP, Diversity & Inclusion WeldonIT Chief of Staff Consumers Energy Marlin Williams CISCO/DUO Security Chief Diversity Inclusion Officer StockX
Anita Klopfenstein Chief Information Officer Little Caesars
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REGIONAL ADVISORY BOARD
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TECH FUNDAMENTALS FALL 2020 STATISTICS The curriculum for this program includes a NetAcad learning module courtesy of the Cisco Networking Academy.
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GRADUATION RATE
51% BLACK
12% HISPANIC
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WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI
I have always had a strong passion for technology. I didn’t know where to start in this field until I found out about NPower. NPower made a huge difference in my life by walking me step by step through course material until I finished my ITF+ and A+ certifications. They also taught me about business environments and professionalism. I plan to continue with the program and complete my Security+ certificate. I can’t express how grateful I am to NPower and the people who supported me!
TYLER BARBEE 18 DETROIT, MI PLACEMENT NPower Internship
Although I was enrolled in university before NPower, I didn’t have any specific career goal. Truthfully, I don’t know what I would have done after completing my general education classes. Tech Fundamentals looked interesting, considering my previous interest in computer technology, as well as my family’s history in the field. I can proudly say that this experience has had a positive impact on my life. Not only has it given me the chance to work towards building a career in cybersecurity (along with vital certifications), it also gave me an interest in a field that I most likely would not have investigated. I’m already looking into internships and entry-level IT jobs while continuing my education.
CONNOR CHOMA 24 DETROIT, MI
NPower has helped me more than I ever could have anticipated. Before the program, I wasn’t sure how to present my experience in today’s job market during the pandemic. NPower helped me make those connections by introducing me to different certifications that best fit my career goals, as well as formulate a path to success—all virtually! The faculty provided resources in the form of classes, training, networking, and events which helped me realize my potential and jumpstart my career into IT project management. While I pursue the CAPM certification and finish my associate’s degree, I hope to connect with a company in an entry-level position. The people I’ve met are invaluable connections. I’ll be forever grateful to NPower!
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MOHAMAD ABDULAZIM 25
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GARRETT CLINE 24
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EDWARD CROFT 20
DIMITRI DARDEN 21
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI PLACEMENT Robert Half Technology
YPSILANTI, MI PLACEMENT Trinity Health
DETROIT, MI PLACEMENT NPower Internship
NPower has played a pivotal role in my life and contributed to my technical, professional, and career development. I wanted to go back to school, but it was not financially viable. Learning information technology through NPower has helped me take my career in the direction I have desired for a long time. I was able to get my ITF+ and A+ certifications, as well as learn how to represent myself professionally. They helped me build my resume and LinkedIn profile and provided me with a network of people to help me succeed. This free program did more than I could have ever asked for, and I am eternally grateful!
Before starting NPower, I wasn’t sure about my path in life. I wanted to pursue the field of IT but had no clue where to start and was financially unable to continue going to community college. After scrolling through job boards, I found NPower. I honestly didn’t know what I was getting myself into, but I knew that this was going to be the start of something new. After completing Tech Fundamentals, I obtained my CompTIA ITF+ certification and have landed an entry-level technical support job. I look forward to advancing my career to the field of cybersecurity. I’m grateful to NPower for showing me the endless possibilities!
Before discovering NPower, I worked in retail for nine months, and although it was a good source of money, I didn’t get much out of it. Customer service is a good experience, but I wanted a job that I could enjoy and progress in long term. When I heard that this program gives students learning experience in the world of technology and chances at certifications for free, I wanted to be part of it. I’ve made longlasting connections, and now I want to go for my Server+, Network+ certifications and refresh my hardware skills. Short term, I want to be a desktop support technician because of my passion for hardware. The NPower program helped get me on the road towards this goal!
FAITHIE FRALEY 24
OAK PARK, MI
DETROIT, MI
Before I found NPower, I was in a kind of dead zone entering adult life. I was a 21-year-old who had been hospitalized and had lost out on the years of productivity after high school. Couple that with burnout and depression, I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with my life. One day my aunt, knowing my interest in IT, told me to check out NPower. I took the leap, and I’m so glad I did. I was blessed with kind and understanding people who don’t leave anyone behind. They gave me a foundation to build not only IT skills, but professional ones as well, so I can take on a corporate IT position seamlessly. I’ve already finished my CompTIA ITF+ certification and am working on my A+ one. I plan to continue with NPower to get more certifications before going to university.
NPower gave me the courage to better myself. They taught me everything I needed for my professionalism, IT technical skills, and self-growth. Between the A+ certification and ITF+, NPower gave me the courage to sign up for an AAS cybersecurity degree. Without NPower, I don’t think I would be advancing the way I am now. Thankfully, I will not be stuck in a minimum-wage job due to their professional and IT training, along with the certifications. Thank you, NPower, for everything you’ve done. Hopefully one day I can work for this amazing program!
LA’KALEIGH HARRIS 19 DETROIT, MI PLACEMENT NPower Internship
Before NPower, I was having a hard time finding a job that would support me financially and help me finish my degree. Due to Covid, the Internship I was in consideration for got terminated. The classes I could pay for had finished, and I was left searching again. Then a friend recommended NPower. I decided to take a chance and try it out, and I'm really happy I did! Now I have a more solid foundation in various areas of IT. I was able to get my CompTIA ITF+ and A+ certifications. I am developing my own personal brand, as well as networking with professionals and learning from their pathways. After graduation, I plan to finish my degree in computer information systems and look for opportunities to gain experience in software development, Cloud computing, or cybersecurity.
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ASHLEY KLAVITTER DARYL MCAFEE 25 20 DETROIT, MI PLACEMENT AccelerateKID
Before NPower I applied for IT jobs and internships requiring experience or certifications. I thought I would never succeed. Then I found NPower, and it played a crucial role in my life within months. The program has given me the skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue my dream. I have seen first-hand the passion staff have for students and their desire to see students succeed in not just the program, but in life. I have an internship with Little Caesar Enterprises in cybersecurity, a field I’m passionate about. I’ve also been hired by AccelerateKID as a technical education instructor to promote S.T.E.A.M education from kindergarten to 8th grade. I’m pursuing more certifications and working towards a trifecta of CompTIA certifications after receiving both the CompTia ITF+ and A+ certifications. I am finally on my way to realizing my dreams!
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LUCAS NYE 23
SOUTHFIELD, MI
WATERFORD, MI
Before NPower I was two years out of high school. NPower helped me get myself on track and learn and advance during one of the worst pandemics in recent history. I gained so much from the amazing support staff and instructors. They not only helped me learn, but never hesitated to reach out to talk and check in with me and my peers. NPower offered us a free chance to learn, develop ourselves professionally, and meet with mentors to build career-defining relationships. I am truly grateful to NPower for helping me get my foot in the door and begin my career in IT!
I'd like to thank the NPower team in Detroit for all the support and encouragement given throughout my time working with them.
DETROIT, MI
DONOVAN TEMPLE 19 DETROIT, MI PLACEMENT NPower Internship
Before starting at NPower, I was a Before learning about NPower, I college student who really didn’t know what to do in life. Then Grow had no idea what I was going to Detroit’s Young Talent, a program do in life. I had decided against going to college, and I didn’t know I’d previously attended, sent me exactly what alternative I would an NPower flyer. It looked like a choose. That’s where NPower great opportunity to jumpstart my came in. The program included career in IT. I have always had a engaging instruction and internship passion for technology and figured placement—the whole package. I would give the program a try. It has definitely changed my life Being with NPower showed me for the better. And it was all free! that hard work, dedication, and Thank you, NPower, for this passion are exactly what it takes to wonderful opportunity! complete something you’ve started. I loved how NPower was always there, every step of the way. The staff encouraged us to do our best. NPower gave me the confidence to go into the IT field and conquer whatever comes my way. Thank you, NPower, for the tools and skills you taught me about character and prepared me for whatever comes my way.
OSCAR VILLARREAL 26 LINCOLN PARK, MI
Before joining NPower, I drifted from job to job while attending school without any real focus. While job searching, I found a listing for an IT training program at NPower. During the interview, I heard about Tech Fundamentals as well as the benefits NPower provides to its alumni. I learned about various IT concepts and have also been enlightened on the intricacies of networking and the monumental potential it can bring to my professional life. This newfound knowledge has helped me get my ITF+ certification (with more on the horizon) and has been instrumental in my decision to venture into the world of computer hardware research and development. To say that I am thankful to NPower and the incredibly helpful staff is an understatement!
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JAMES YATES 20 ROCKWOOD, MI PLACEMENT Manpower
Before staring NPower, I was a college dropout with a limited skillset and almost no motivation to take my life in a more positive direction. I was content to work a job I hated for the rest of my life. When I came across the NPower listing while searching for a job, I jumped at the chance to learn about the growing IT industry. Now, thanks to NPower, I have my IT Fundamentals certification and have taken the first step in my IT career. NPower gave me the opportunity to have a meaningful career that otherwise would never have been possible. I’m grateful for the time and effort the team members at NPower put into giving me a chance to succeed!
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D’ANGELO ALLEN
GABRIELLE CASTILLO
ALISSA CRUMP
OMAR FARUK
GREGORY FRAZIER II
AMANDA GORDON
ALTAFUL HASIB
RAHAT HASSAN
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JAVON JACKSON
KEVIN JURADO
ISIS MADYUN
JAYLYN MARSHALL
ELIJAH MARTINEZ
HIRAM MCGEE
JONATHAN MILLER
JACOB MONTEROSSO
JASMINE MORENO
DAVID JUAN ROLDAN-DEJESUS
CORNELL SIMS
ASHLEY USSERY
STAJE VANZANTHADLEY
KHARI WALKER
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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
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Of students who enroll graduate Of alumni get jobs or continue their education
Through partner and tech industry collaboration, our free training model is a workforce development solution for the future. We prepare untapped, diverse talent to fill the number of technology-oriented jobs that will increase nearly five-fold by 2025, rising from 41 million in 2020 to 190 million in 2025. Our graduates of over 4,000 veterans and young adults are hired at over 2000 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 our ‘40 by 22’ initiative, which aims to advance more young women of color in tech careers. This initiative is supported by the Citi Foundation’s Pathways to Progress initiative.
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THANK YOU... TO OUR EMPLOYMENT PARTNERS, SPONSORS & FUNDERS AccelerateKID Blue Cross Blue Shield CareTech Comcast (NBC Universal) The Cultural Leadership Fund | Andreessen Horowitz Datanational Corporation DTE Energy Foundation Dura Automotive Systems, LLC Fund II Foundation Google Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Kirkland and Ellis LLP Little Ceasars Manpower NPower Institute TCF Bank Trinity Health
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...AND TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Electronic Brain Solutions Doug Pettigrew Ford Motor Company Farah Harb Kelly Discovery Kathy Hardy Robert Half Technologies Delaine Murphy
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER COMPANIES
Amazon Web Services Detroit Labs Journi.org Little Caesars Mayor's Office - City of Detroit Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans TechTown Detroit V2Soft Walker-Miller Energy Services
Rock Central Marty Lewis
Verizon Innovation Center Venkatesh (Venky) Konanur Irene Mak Ian Ramskov Dan Setterby
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Tata Consultancy Services Rena Agrawal
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NPOWER SUPPORTERS UNDERWRITERS | $750K+
SPONSORS | $250K+ Accenture
PARTNERS | $100K+ Ainslie Foundation
Centene Charitable Foundation
The Hearst Foundation
Prudential
Andreessen Horowitz
Cognizant
Heckscher Foundation for Children
Publicis Sapient
Ascension Information Services
Craig Newmark Philanthropies
Ira W. DeCamp Foundation
Pure Storage
Atlas Data Systems
Dell
JobFirstNYC
Salesforce
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Emerson
Mastercard
Workday Foundation
Bob Woodruff Foundation
Fiserv
Microsoft
The California Wellness Foundation
Gula Fund
The New York Community Trust
The Achelis & Bodman Foundation
CompTIA
The Meadows Foundation
American Express
Corteva Agriscience
Motorola Solutions
St. Louis Regional Business Council
Capital One
Dupont
Netscout
Vodafone
Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation
France-Merrick Foundation
Shippy Foundation
Cisco Systems
HPE
Zoom
Deloitte
Tata Consultancy Services
SUPPORTERS | $50K+ State Street
TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS
FRIENDS Johnson Controls
Agorai
CSR Talent Group
Apply Digital
GoodScout
Kloudspot
CaaStle
ITSMF
Watermark Insights
TCC Group
Thanks to our government partners, the U.S. Department of Labor, Maryland and New Jersey Department of Labor.
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