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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 Tech Executive Matt Horner | Vice Chair Executive Vice President, Global Enterprise Sales World Wide Technology, Inc. Gail Fierstein | Secretary SVP, Global Head of People CaaStle Vittorio Cretella | Treasurer Chief Information Officer Proctor & Gamble Steven Ballantyne Chief Operating Officer ProfitSolv Craig Cuffie EVP, Chief Procurement Officer Salesforce Dean Del Vecchio EVP, Chief of Operations and CIO The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Ami Desai Chief of Staff to Founder, Chairman & CEO Vista Equity Partners Guillermo Diaz, Jr. Chief Executive Officer Kloudspot Michael Fey Co-Founder & CEO Island Kateau James Global Chief Operating Officer Deloitte Technology Tony Kerrison Chief Technology Officer Bank of America Debra King Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer Corteva Agriscience Jennifer Kleinert Chief Operating Officer, Enterprise Infrastructure Operations & Technology Citi
Viola Maxwell-Thompson Diane Schwarz CEO Emeritus VP, Chief Information Officer Information Technology Senior Johnson Controls Management Forum (ITSMF) Dwight D. Shepherd REAR ADMIRAL (RETIRED) Stephen M. Murphy Sr. Managing Director, Financial Strategy & Standards, BISO IBM Services Technology Global Lead Accenture Mark Patterson SVP, Chief of Staff to Chairman & CEO Cisco Systems Frank Pedersen Partner Apply Digital Christopher J. Perry President Broadridge Financial Solutions Dan Petrozzo Partner Oak HC/FT
Anupam Singhal Senior Vice President and Business Head Tata Consultancy Services Josh Sutton Chief Executive Officer Agorai Peter Trizzino President Dell Technologies Select Sangy Vatsa EVP, Chief Technology and Digital Officer FIS Global Bertina Ceccarelli Chief Executive Officer NPower
TEXAS
Tresia Eaves | Chair SVP, Program Management Citi
Rashimi Jain CIO Careington International
Doug Barnes Vice President of Operations NETSCOUT
Terry Jenkins
Jacqueline Bragg
NPOWER ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVE
Information Security Analyst Citi Dana Branch Senior Vice President, AI Bank of America Robert Elliot Senior Client Partner Nexient Steven Guiliani Senior Engineering Analyst Citi
NPOWER ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVE
IT Business Unit Sr Analyst Citi
Daniel Maslowski Global Head, Digital Automation & Infrastructure Citigroup Ashley Neumeier Account Executive Optomi
Christopher Karp Director of Customer Service Chewy
Kris Norris Director of Strategic Partnership Kelly Services
Michael Lawson Senior Manager, Boeing Global Engagement Boeing
Raymond Pitts Senior Vice President Data Center Migration Portfolio Manager Citigroup
Bobbie Long SVP Digital Automation & Infrastructure Citi
Diane Schwarz
NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER
Chief Information Officer Johnson Controls
Adrian Silva Senior Managing Director of Workforce Development and Apprenticeships Dallas College Brashanda Walker
NPOWER ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVE
Jr. Network Engineer Service Experts Chris Young U.S. Global Fi Strategic Resourcing Lead WWT
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TECH FUNDAMENTALS SPRING 2021 STATISTICS The curriculum for this program includes a NetAcad learning module courtesy of the Cisco Networking Academy.
80% GRADUATION RATE
100%
ITF+ CERTIFICATION RATE
43% WOMEN
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U.S. MARINE CORPS
SERVED 4 YEARS
DALLAS, TX INTERNSHIP Irving Citi Bank JOB IN THE MILITARY Radio Operator and Combat Marksmanship Coach DECORATIONS Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Deployment Medal, 2 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals
I joined the U.S. Marine Corps after one year of college. In my second semester of college, I felt like I needed a break and enlisted at age 19. After my discharge, I returned to college as well as worked as a security officer. That is when I met an alumna of NPower. I was already pursuing my degree in information systems and decided to get a head start in my career. I have never looked back since I began the program. The NPower team taught me a great deal about computers in a short time. I am grateful that I stumbled across NPower since they assisted me in getting started in my profession!
ANDREA DIXON
U.S. MARINE CORPS SPOUSE SERVED 23 YEARS
LITTLE ROCK, AR INTERNSHIP Citi AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology
I have a B.S. in Information Technology. I’m glad I found NPower because I wanted a career change but wasn’t sure how to make that happen. NPower gave me the skills and knowledge I needed to obtain certifications and make that career change through an apprenticeship with Citi. I am now learning new skills and knowledge in project management—all thanks to NPower!
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ANTONIO CARDELL
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JIM FOIL
U.S. ARMY
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JOSE GONZALEZ SERVED 3 YEARS
U.S. ARMY
SERVED 6 YEARS
DALLAS, TX JOB IN MILITARY Electronic Warfare Systems Repairer DECORATIONS Good Conduct Medal, Army Achievement Medal
DALLAS, TX JOB IN MILITARY Cavalry Scout and Infantry DUTY STATION/DEPLOYMENTS 2 tours OIF/OEF
I joined the military right out of high school since I was eager to start life! In electronics, we learned much… and then nothing. I left the military and went to college, struggling the entire time to make ends meet and catch up with peers seemingly doing great. I graduated in 2.5 years and ended up with a great career in wireless technologies, until a layoff messed up my plans. With NPower, I was able to begin charting a career in a completely new direction. With the doors opened because of the placement team’s efforts, I feel good about myself, and I will pay it forward.
Before and after joining the Army, I worked manual labor jobs, since I could never see myself working behind a desk. As a person who always had an interest in tech, I began to change my thoughts about working behind a desk. Flash forward to many jobs, a degree in public health, and the passion to be in a career working with technology. Then NPower came into the picture. At first, I didn’t think it could be real, because it was free. Upon more research, I decided to apply, and 16 weeks later I landed an apprenticeship. I cannot give enough thanks; this program is unbelievably good for veterans looking for a career change or to jumpstart their careers in tech.
U.S. ARMY RESERVE
SERVED 8.5 YEARS
KENNETH HEARD
U.S. ARMY
SERVED 8 YEARS
DALLAS, TX INTERNSHIP Citibank JOB IN MILITARY Petroleum Supply Specialist and Information Technology Specialist DECORATIONS Army Service Metal, Certificate of Achievement
DALLAS, TX INTERNSHIP Citibank JOB IN MILITARY Bradley Mechanic DECORATIONS Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal
I served eight years in the Army Reserves as a petroleum supply and IT specialist. After completing basics and my advanced studies, I returned to civilian life and worked in various positions within healthcare, insurance, and retail. These jobs were not what I longed for—an essential career. I always had a desire to work in IT, but the college route was impossible due to money. NPower was a great environment that not only provided me the tools to gain the appropriate knowledge and certifications to help my full transition in the IT sector, but also gave me an ever-growing foundation. NPower has been a major player in my journey, and I honestly can’t thank them enough from their relentless efforts and the support of my peers to make this experience one to never forget!
I joined the Army after struggling to decide on a career path. I was already in the National Guard and knew that I enjoyed being a soldier, so it was an easy decision to switch to active duty. After the Army, I went to school and received my associate’s degree in electrical engineering. Failing to find a fitting opportunity left me in limbo. I spoke with a colleague about a program he was joining called NPower. I did my due diligence and decided to reach out. What followed was nothing short of a blessing! I had no IT experience, and now I have the knowledge and skills to catapult my IT journey. NPower not only wants to see me succeed, but they also truly care that I do. I am extremely thankful to NPower for putting me in a great position to win while on my IT career path! TECH FUNDAMENTALS | SPRING 2021
SIERRA HAWKINS
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JONATHAN JELLIFF U.S. NAVY
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SERVED 4 YEARS 3 MONTHS
GLENDA KENNETH
U.S. ARMY RESERVE
IN 5TH YEAR OF SERVICE
HOUSTON, TX JOB IN MILITARY Aviation Structural Mechanic (AM) Airframer
MARIETTA, GA AWARDS Academic Excellence; National Defense Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon
Before COVID, I was a mathematics paraprofessional at a local middle school. Once the pandemic started and schools were closing, I could no longer work. During that time, I came across a VA email containing information about NPower. I always knew I wanted to combine my mathematical experience with technology. Today, I am inspired to expand my data analytics skills with the Tech Fundamentals Program. Not only did NPower allow me to grow and gain CompTIA certifications, but they also connected me with an amazing apprenticeship. Before NPower, I was confused about my next steps. After NPower, I have clear goals and ambition, as well as the knowledge about how to get there!
I joined the U.S. Army after completing my MBA in information systems management. I was an immigrant who spoke a foreign language that was vital to the U.S. national interest, so I signed up as a military nurse. After my time in the military ended, I found NPower through networking because I wanted to switch careers to IT. I’ve always had an interest in IT but never actively pursued formal learning. I’ve had experience as a business analyst for a tech firm, but no real IT experience. My time at NPower has been the most valuable part of my career switch because it provided an opportunity through an apprenticeship with Citi for me to start a career. I work with a team of seasoned professionals, and I’m confident that my journey into a cloud computing career has begun!
U.S. AIR FORCE
SERVED 6 YEARS
TEMA, GHANA JOB IN MILITARY Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance DECORATIONS National Defense Service medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Outstanding Unit Award with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
ATASHA LEWIS
U.S. ARMY SPOUSE FORT WORTH, TX
Before starting NPower, I was working at Agrana Fruitt struggling to make ends meet. I was working in a warehouse and picking up 50-pound bags up to 12 I served six years active duty in the U.S. Air Force, hours a day. I was physically and mentally exhausted. where I noticed how most of the aircraft parts and I complained at home about my back and feet. I interfaces were becoming digital. After active duty, I wanted to go back to school but have two school decided to look into the tech world and with research, loans that I’m paying back. One day, my husband was I came across NPower and decided to look into it. scrolling on the web and found how NPower helps After further investigation, I discovered that the veterans and veterans’ spouses start careers in IT for training program was exactly what I was looking for free. I was nervous about getting into a career I and more. I came into the program with no technical had no clue about, but after receiving a phone call skills and left with the knowledge and experience to from NPower, I knew this was just the program for me. confidently begin my IT career. NPower provided NPower gave me the knowledge and understanding the necessary tools, knowledge, and experience to of how a computer works. The networking, the succeed in IT and in life. Thanks to NPower, I know that internship, the mentorship, and the A+ certification the key to my success is tied to character, preparation, training, have been a blessing. The only thing I had aptitude, and confidence. I plan to continue with to do was “trust the process”—and I did! NPower and complete my Networking+ and Security+ certifications.
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PERRY BRIAN LENS
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RIMOLA MAHARJAN
U.S. ARMY RESERVE SPOUSE SERVED 5.5 YEARS
LITTLE ELM, TX NOTABLE CAREERS Bachelor’s in Information TechnologySoftware Developer AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS Microsoft Student Partner 2013
MARY K. MCGUIRE
U.S. ARMY
SERVED 13 YEARS
DALLAS, TX INTERNSHIP Citibank JOB IN MILITARY Combat Medic, Licensed Practical Nurse
I joined the U.S. Army intending to become a nurse, compelled to care for the men and women who I am a software developer, working in IT for almost wrote a blank check to their country. I grew up in the five years. I have bachelor’s degree in IT. I came to the generation that saw 9/11 unfold. My childhood best U.S. last year and joined NPower to enhance my friend died serving his country. My family forbade me professional career. NPower provided me with the from joining, so I took it upon myself to enlist in platform that I needed to begin to learn and adjust to secrecy. After leaving the Army to care for my family, the new environment. I got technical knowledge I lost a large part of my identity and was struggling. and more connections with IT professionals. I want to A fellow soldier at my last unit told me about how thank NPower for the opportunity to be part of this he completed a program at NPower. Because of the awesome culture. I look forward to encouraging more encouragement of this friend and my husband, I of my friends to join the program! decided to give the program a try. Due to the pandemic, remote learning worked in my favor as I was confined to the house recovering from the birth of my son. My instructors were beyond amazing, and I became completely fascinated and hooked on computers. NPower got me an apprenticeship at Citi, and although I never predicted I would change careers, I’m glad I did. I connected with classmates and forged new friendships. I truly believe that this program will continue to make profound changes for veterans, and I hope to pay it forward to another veteran or spouse. Thank you so much!
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U.S. NAVY
SERVED 5 YEARS
ARLINGTON, TX JOB IN MILITARY Steelworker DECORATIONS National Defense Service Medal, Navy E Ribbon (2), Navy Good Conduct Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ (2) Bronze Star, Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2), Nato Medal (2)
I served five years active duty in the U.S. Navy as a steelworker. Then I worked in several construction positions where I decided to take a new career path and learn computer technology. During my research, I came across NPower and decided to investigate. I discovered that the program was exactly what I was looking for and more. I came into the program without any technical skills and left with the knowledge and experience to begin my IT career. Thanks to NPower, I am confident in my ability as an IT professional.
KIMEISHA RUSSELL
U.S. NAVY
SERVED 4 YEARS
ST. ANN, JAMAICA INTERNSHIP Citi JOB IN THE MILITARY Boatswains Mate DECORATIONS National Defense Medal, Marksman ACCOMPLISHMENTS Master’s of Science in Cybersecurity
I served four years of active duty in the U.S. Navy as a boatswain’s mate. After active duty, I decided to finish my bachelor’s degree in business administration. My family and I relocated to Texas and shortly after my son started facing medical issues which required me to stay home. I decided I wanted a career change, so I returned to school and pursued master’s degree in cybersecurity. After months of applying for jobs and internships, I became frustrated and felt like giving up. Then an NPower alumnus told me about NPower and the opportunities offered. I will always be grateful to NPower; they gave me the opportunity to not only gain technical skills, but also improve my soft skills, such as networking, resume writing, and interviewing. I came to NPower feeling confused and not knowing where my future was heading and left feeling confident in my abilities as an IT professional with real-world experience.
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ANDREW MORA
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KUSUM SHARMA
KENDRICK SHORT
U.S. ARMY SPOUSE
U.S. ARMY
POKHARA, NEPAL INTERNSHIP NPower NOTABLE CAREERS Citi IT intern (Software Management Services) ACCOMPLISHMENTS Bachelor of Science and Master’s in Information System in Progress
WINNSBORO, LA INTERNSHIP CoLabL Talent Accelerator JOB IN MILITARY Information Technology Specialist DUTY STATION/DEPLOYMENTS Fort Gordon and Korea with a Deployment to Iraq DECORATIONS 2x Good Conduct Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Commandant’s Award, National Defense Service Medal
SERVED 9 YEARS
I am currently working at Citi as an IT intern in software management services. Prior to that, I worked I joined the U.S. Army during an awkward time. At in pharmaceutical companies in quality assurance 21, I found myself doubting what I wanted to do with and as a chemist in quality control. NPower helped my life since college didn’t work. I decided to serve me build my technical skills and begin a career in my country as an IT specialist. After the military, technology. It also helped me with professional I bounced from job to job. While attending school, I development skills. I’m very grateful for this amazing was told about NPower by another veteran. This is opportunity. I look forward to being a permanent exactly what I was looking for, something that would employee at Citi working in software testing. I also help further my knowledge in the computer field. like giving back to the community, and I would like to I had my doubts about a free program, but I gave it help women and children in need. a shot. It turned out to be something that I didn’t regret. The staff at NPower are excellent. I’m thankful for the chance to participate as they helped jumpstart a new career path.
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PATRICK SIMMONDS
AMBER SMEDLEY
BROOKLYN, NY JOB IN THE MILITARY Generator Mechanic
TENNESSEE INTERNSHIP NPower NOTABLE CAREERS Registered Dental Hygienist ACCOMPLISHMENTS Associates of Applied Science (Dental Hygiene)
I am from Brooklyn, NY. First, I love the Lord and have been a Christian for 22 years. I volunteer at church as a deacon supervising other deacons. I am happily married, with nine children and 10 grandchildren. Over the years I have held several different positions: generator mechanic in the Army, contractor overseas, foster parent, and sales associate at 7-Eleven and Target. I am currently a logistics specialist at Mouser Electronics. I have always wanted to learn about technology and computer repair. That desire led me to NPower. With my new skills, I am ready to start a career in IT!
U.S. ARMY SPOUSE
Prior to joining the Tech Fundamentals program, I worked in dentistry as a registered dental hygienist for six years. I joined NPower to transition out of the medical field and into IT. I wanted to expand my knowledge and build my technical skills. My time with NPower was highly informative; I learned new skills rapidly. I was able to attain some necessary certifications, all completely free. These certifications were a catalyst in jumpstarting my IT career. I was chosen for an internship in production support for Citi.
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U.S. ARMY
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CHARLOTTE TCHUIDJANG
U.S. ARMY SPOUSE
U.S. ARMY RESERVES
DALLAS, TX
LITTLE ROCK, AR JOB IN MILITARY 68C Practical Nursing Specialist DECORATIONS Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ Device
I am a veteran’s spouse. Since my husband transitioned out of the Army, it wasn’t easy for us, especially for me, to find a job. Even with my certifications, it was hard to break through—until I stumbled on NPower through Google. Their mission aligned perfectly with what I was looking for! I immediately enrolled, and today I am an intern at a company where I am learning and enjoying every moment.
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STEVEN MICHAEL WILLIAMS CURRENTLY 13 YEARS
I have served in the Army Reserves for 13 years as a nurse and medic. I have deployed twice and have been on three missions. I have always been interested in tinkering with computers and learning about different software uses and installations. I learned about NPower from a fellow soldier. I didn’t apply right away because the program sounded too good to be true. Who offers a free education and then helps you find a job—with no strings attached? When I finally decided to apply, I didn’t think I had the proper skillset because most of my experience had been with online gaming. Since going through the program, I have a solid foundation in working with computers and have been placed as an intern with a good chance of being brought on as a full-time employee. None of this would have been possible without NPower. I am profoundly grateful!
CASSANDRA WONG
U.S. ARMY
SERVED 11 YEARS
I joined the U.S. Army two weeks after graduating high school. During my time in the military, I experienced uncertainties, resulting in a career change to the IT field. After being medically retired from the military, I went back to school and graduated with my B.S. in cybersecurity. I found NPower while job searching online and was skeptical at first; it was free, while most IT programs I found charged money or required utilizing my 9/11 G.I. Bill. Joining NPower with prior IT experience helped further my growth and motivation to remain in the industry. NPower gave me another chance to keep pushing for the career I want and helped me get an internship that has been a dream come true!
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DALLAS, TX (ORIGINALLY MAUI, HAWAI’I) JOB IN THE MILITARY Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic and Information Technology Specialist DUTY STATION / DEPLOYMENTS Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Fort Drum, New York; Camp Zama, Japan; Schofield Barracks, Hawai’i; Fort Carson, Colorado / Kandahar & Jalalabad, Afghanistan DECORATIONS Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, NATO Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Basic Aviation Badge, Expert Marksmanship Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge
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HELLEN ADU-OKAI
KAPIL BASYAL
MITCHELL BYNAUM
LARRY DAVIS
BERNARD DZEKASHU
IRIS FAGAN
YUKARI FULLBRIGHT
RAJ GURUNG
JOSEPH HILL
SUMERA HUEBSCH
CHARLIE JONES
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JAMES KELLEY
JUSTIN LINDSEY
GWENDOLINE TEBUENU
MARCOS VALENTIN
CONGRATULATIONS! TECH FUNDAMENTALS
HELLEN ADU-OKAI
CHARLIE JONES
KAPIL BASYAL
JAMES KELLEY
MITCHELL BYNAUM
PERRY LENS
ANTONIO CARDELL
ATASHA LEWIS
LARRY DAVIS
JUSTIN LINDSEY
ANDREA DIXON
RIMOLA MAHARJAN
BERNARD DZEKASHU
MARY MCGUIRE
IRIS FAGAN
ANDREW MORA
JIM FOIL
KIMEISHA RUSSELL
TIMOTHY FULLBRIGHT
KUSUM SHARMA
YUKARI FULLBRIGHT
KENDRICK SHORT
JOSE GONZALEZ
PATRICK SIMMONDS
RAJ GURUNG
AMBER SMEDLEY
SIERRA HAWKINS
CHARLOTTE TCHUIDJANG
KENNETH HEARD
GWENDOLINE TEBUENU
JOSEPH HILL
MARCOS VALENTIN
SUMERA HUEBSCH
STEVEN WILLIAMS
GLENDA KENNETH
CASSANDRA WONG
JONATHAN JELLIFF
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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 Through partner and tech industry collaboration, our free training model is a workforce development solution for the future. In today’s economy, over 50% of all jobs require some degree of technology and digital skill. We prepare untapped, diverse talent to fill the number of technology-oriented jobs that will increase in the U.S. to 13 million by 2025, according to a recent Microsoft Data Science report that estimates that digital job capacity. Our graduates of over 4,000 veterans and young adults are hired at over 2000 companies and nonprofits as interns and full-time employees.
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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...
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TO OUR FUNDERS BBVA Denise Mason Boeing Michael Lawson BravoTech Andrew Jackson
Hillcrest Foundation Karen Shuford Holloway Family Foundation Valerie Skinner JP Morgan Chase Mark Elliot Michelle Thomas Jason Wright
Texas Veterans Commission Jim Bracken Heather King-Silva The Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family Foundation Mandi Toyota Michael Medalla TWC Alicia Boyd Ann Pham
Capital One Matthew Hemsley
King Foundation Amanda Finney Michelle Monse
Celanese Foundation Mary Elyse Farah
Lockheed Martin Kayla Adams
United Way Ashley Brundage Andrea Glispie
Cognizant Davis Abraham Kyle Gunnels
May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust Bill Lockwood
US House of Representatives Murat Gokcigdem
Craig and Kathryn Hall Foundation Brijetta Hall Waller
Meadows Foundation Mike McCoy
USAA Hilary Waters
Dallas Foundation Brittany Trusty
Motorola Solutions Foundation Wesley Barden
Wells Fargo Kelly Hanley
DFW Jobs Anabel Castillo-Soto
Northrop Grumman Lynn Gilmore
Fluor Zach Bartush
Perot Foundation Kristen Johnson Carolyn Rathjen
Harold Simmons Foundation Linda Robert
Sid Richardson Foundation Pete Geren
Workforce Solutions Dallas Richard Perez Connie Rash WWT Bob Ferrell
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Bank of America Debi Allen Wendy Morales
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TO OUR EMPLOYMENT PARTNERS Beacon Hill Preparatory Institute Llewellen Derry
Palo Alto Ashley Savageau
Business Centric Technology Danielle Foppe
Prescriptive Data Solutions Terry Murray
Citi Rebecca Moss
TekSystems Stacy Francis
Dallas Regional Chamber Jared Fitzpatrick
Toyota Motor North America Wayne Reynolds
Ernst & Young Luke Lively
Virtual Tech Gurus Ricardo Darquea
GI Alliance Fred Clayton Globant Catalina Mainardi Lanvera LTD Jonathan Merrill MTX Angela Georgiades MUFG Union Bank Amy Berry Netscout Zach Zaniboni
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AND TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Bank of America Robert Ekuribe ALUMNI
Mohawk Kind Nellson Burns
BravoTech Kurt Scholl
MTX Angela Georgiades
Citi John Eydenberg Michael Fugett ALUMNI Bobbie Long Rebecca Moss
SIM-DFW Doug Zahniser
EY Luke Lively
Stefanini Josh Lewis
Globant Javier Bonnemaison Robert Elliot Samuel Ng James Patterson David Roland GM Financial Srini Raghavan Kelly Services Jessica Mendenhall Kris Norris
Texas Instruments TaKendra Elbert USAA John Hulett Gayathri Kaligotla Christal Lawrence Virtual Tech Gurus Ric Darquea Votum Technologies Mark Reynolds
Life Blue Russel Dubree
Wells Fargo Daney Forbes
LinkedIn Romero Nelson
WWT Guy McDonald Septimus Oglivie
ALUMNI
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PATHWAY BUILDERS
Pathway Builders are individual donors invested in the future of our country and changing lives for military veterans and young adults from underserved communities. To learn more about Pathway Builders or to join this group of changemakers, please visit npower.org/support or email hello@npower.org.
AMBASSADORS Dean Del Vecchio
Craig Newmark
Josh Sutton
Ronald & Cynthia Gula Charitable Fund
Christopher Perry
John Thompson
Matt Horner
Dan Petrozzo
Peter Trizzino
David Reilly
Paul Winston Blavin
Stephen Murphy
David Steward
CHAMPIONS Howard Boville
Richard Greenbaum
Peter Quirk
Guillermo Diaz, Jr.
Debra King
Diane Schwarz
Mike Elmore
Ernest Lefner
Julie Sweet
Michael Fey
Harry Moseley
Gail Fierstein
Larry Quinlan
PARTNERS Pete Agresta
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Mark Heil
Persis Pavri
Oliver Cook
Matt Holton
Michael Rupinski
Vittorio Cretella
Jenifer Kleinert
Joseph Castro
Paul Daugherty
James Linnett
Ellyn Shook
John Fernandez
Tristan Morel L’Horset
Michael Tessler
Candace Givens
Hunter Muller
Cathinka Wahlstrom
Mahir AbdalRazzaaqEL
Michael Fugett
Meaghan Mullins
James Alcombright
NaNette Gaines
Joe Murphy
Zorina Alliata
Pedro Garcia Sanchez
Das & Nipa Nobel
Robert Anselmo
Greg Gaskin
Ryan Nolan
Linda Apsley
Betsy George
Christine Parsons
Jack Azagury
Clare Giffin-Pascoe
Frank Pedersen
Peter Benzie
Doug Greene
Joe Pinto
The Ramesh & Kalpana Bhatia Family Foundation
Scott Harris
Greg Raimannn
Jason Heckler
Daniel Richards
Brian Heidtke
Michael Robinson
Stuart Henderson
Mark & Amanda Rushing
Sonja Hoel Perkins
Mary Pat Saddler
Tom Jackson
Craig Sanders
Florian Jaze
Diana Scott
Jon Joplin
Randy Seidl
Patricia Karzai
Dwight Shepherd
Gary Kayye
James Smith
Leif King
Joel Spieth
Michael Blumstein Brian Bohan Chad Bope David Boyle Dale Brooks James Carey Brian Carmody Steve Cass Gerald Charles Benjamin Ciaglo Brendan Coburn Kirsten Davies Robert DeCiutiis Kevin Delane Anthony DeLisio Richard DePalma Bruce Derr Anthony DiSanto Mark Dodds Darcy Down Noreen Fierro
Daniel Kraft
Harold & Diane Steuber
Aaron Lewis
Paul Sussex
Mark Macias
Nicole Tate
George Maddaloni
Rex Thexton
Dan Maslowski
Clifford Thomas
Viola Maxwell-Thompson
Rah Thomas
Catherine McDonald
Alphonse Valbrune
Matt McSweeney
Robert Vaughn
Robert Millstone
Jerry Walker
Paul Miranda
Chris Wegmann
Brian Mize
Casey Wells
Amy Heydman
Altaf Rupani
FRIENDS Allison Crady Richard Dames
Russ Medina
Ben Shrewsbury
Michael Diblasio
Valeria Pareja
Stephen Simons
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NPOWER SUPPORTERS UNDERWRITERS | $750K+
SPONSORS | $250K+ Accenture
Ainslie Foundation
PARTNERS | $100K+ Craig Newmark Philanthropies
AHEAD Andreessen Horowitz
Dennis M. Jones Family Foundation
Atlas Data Systems Beth & Ravenel Curry Foundation
Emerson Ernst & Young
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Fiserv
Centene Charitable Foundation
Global Leadership Forum Hewlett Packard Company
Check Point Software Technologies
Ira W. DeCamp Foundation
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Texas Workforce Commission
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Twilio Inc
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United Way of Greater St. Louis
Patrick J McGovern Foundation
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program
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NetApp
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Tata Consultancy Services
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St. Louis Regional Business Council
JobFirstNYC
New York City Council
Tanium Inc.
Kaiser Permanente
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Texas Mutual Insurance Company
Kirkland & Ellis
OneTen
Vmware
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LinkedIn Corporation
Royal Bank of Canada
The William R. Orthwein, Jr. Foundation, Inc.
West Baltimore Renaissance Foundation, Inc. Workday Foundation
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Blue Data
Fortinet
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