Dear Friend,
This month we celebrate Military Appreciation Month. It is an opportunity to acknowledge and honor the veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, guardsmen and women, and military spouses who serve our country with such courage and strength. To the men and women who sacrifice their time, energy, and lives to protect all of us and our freedom: a thank you does not seem sufficient enough.
Many veterans receive their discharge paperwork and leave their base without a job or college lined up. They rarely have a mentor or any professional network to help them land a job. And that is why NPower has been mission-focused on serving those who served our country. We want to ensure that, during their transition to civilian life or after military service, they have the opportunity to upskill, grow their network and launch successful careers in tech.
The NPower program has made a real difference in people’s lives. Over the past seven years, we have trained over 1,600 veterans, active service members, and military spouses. On average graduates land employment earning annual starting salaries over $50,000 and they are more likely to return to NPower to earn specialized certifications in cybersecurity or cloud computing.
With the utmost respect, we salute the sacrifices veterans and their families make every day on our country's behalf. We are here to support you and we are forever grateful.
Sincerely,
Bertina Ceccarelli
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Meet NPower Alum and U.S. Navy Veteran
Tingbin Huang
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Tingbin Huang struggled to secure employment, despite having a college degree and years of experience as a logistics specialist in the U.S. Navy. After hearing about NPower, he jumped at the opportunity to expand his tech skills and applied to the program. Upon successfully completing his CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ certifications, Tingbin landed an internship at Local SEO Guide where he worked on a number of national software development projects. Citing Tingbin’s work ethic, innovative solutions, and professionalism, which he credits to his military service and NPower, the company offered him a full-time role as a Software Engineer.
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“I decided to join NPower to learn tech fundamental skills and meet fellow tech professionals. My background in customer service as a logistics specialist in the military helped me pick up the material quickly and what I learned from NPower will help me go even further in the tech field.”
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Military veterans are uniquely skilled to succeed in the tech industry. They are solutions-minded, detail-orientated, and possess unparalleled grit and determination. These veteran NPower alumni are looking for work and ready to join your technology team.
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Brashanda Walker
U.S. Air Force | NPower Texas
- CompTIA IT Fundamentals+, AWS Cloud Practitioner certified
- UCC Infrastructure Technical Lab Analyst, AIG
- Information Technology Intern, Deloitte
- Currently in NPower’s Cloud Computing program
- Goal oriented, ambitious and a looking for new challenge
Contact Placement Manager: clifton.bland@npower.org
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William Figueroa
U.S. Army Reserves | NPower New Jersey
- CompTIA IT Fundamentals+, Google IT Support certified
- Previous Employment: Client Letter System Administrator, Cognizant Technology Solutions
- Experience in business & operations management, technical writing, data analysis, and application support & training
- Bilingual and customer service-oriented professional with proven ability to build effective relationships
- A decisive yet flexible team player with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
Contact Placement Manager: tony.gaston@npower.org
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Rayniel Guiriba
U.S. Army | NPower Maryland
- CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ certified
- Global End User Computing Apprentice, Corteva Agriscience
- Experience in cybersecurity implementation processes, computer forensics, and disaster response
- Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security Management Policy
Contact Placement Director: tjwana.dixon@npower.org
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Do More Than Say Thank You
Here are two ways to recognize and appreciate the military community today!
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The Launch of Command Shift on May 19
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NPower’s new, barrier-breaking coalition Command Shift officially launched on May 19, 2021 during the first Commanding Conversations event. The coalition will bring together business leaders, corporations, nonprofits, community organizations, DEI experts, and diverse young women to command a shift in how we attract, support, and retain women of color in the technology industry.
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We thank BlackRock for their significant investment in the NPower New York and New Jersey Tech Fundamentals programs. The BlackRock Foundation is helping people build stability today for a more resilient future and we are proud to be a partner with them in their mission.
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NPower Gala 2021
Thursday, October 14
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Mark your calendars and save the date - NPower's annual gala is set for Thursday, October 14th. Join us for an inspiring virtual event where we will honor two remarkable leaders.
- Leslie "Les" Brun, Chairman & CEO, Sarr Group LLP and Lead Independent Director, Broadridge
- Michael C. Bush, CEO, Great Place to Work
Contact gala@npower.org for more information.
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