CELEBRATING BLACK EXCELLENCE

The past few years have revealed significant inequities in physical and mental health, education and the economy - especially within minority communities. Through technology we can advance equity, reduce barriers to quality employment, and increase access to opportunity for the next generation of Black History Makers. 

Join us in celebrating Black History Month by reflecting on how you and your personal and professional networks can do your part in building on the pathways of progress to advance communities of color.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

As a tech training organization, we equip Black talent with the technical and professional skills to succeed on the job, work to shatter systemic barriers, and shift practices that hinder our students from excelling in the tech workforce.

Terrence was pursuing a college degree but was unsure of what direction to take as a career. He decided to take a break due to the financial toll it was putting on him and search for a job. He fell into a vicious cycle of employment from retail to construction. When the pandemic hit, Terrence found himself unemployed and back to searching on job boards when he discovered NPower. 

While he had an interest in technology, he assumed he would need a degree to pursue this field and wanted an alternative option that would be less of a financial burden. Excelling throughout the program, he was offered a direct hire position with Accenture Federal Services (a subsidiary of Accenture, a OneTen partner employer) as a Data Annotation Specialist and has increased his earning potential significantly since joining NPower. 

Terrence is excited about his future in tech and plans to explore the fields of AI and Data Science as his grows in his career. 

“NPower is one of the most influential and honest programs I’ve experienced. They let you know right up front all of the hard work it will take, but provide you the support to see it through.” 

In this newly created position, Boles will bring strategic direction and leadership to a number of areas that underpin NPower’s continued success, including Finance, Human Resources, Data Analytics, and Research, and Technology Infrastructure. 

Before joining NPower, Boles was Chief Financial and Operating Officer of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and Chief Financial Officer of United Way of Greater New Haven. She was named one of New Haven Business Times’ 20 Noteworthy Businesswomen and has received awards from the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women and the New Haven faith community. 

Stefanie brings tremendous experience and expertise in leading key organizational departments and will be a critical force in advancing our mission.