Summer highlights and a look ahead at the fall

It has been a busy summer at NPower. We had the opportunity to take part in many important conversations, engage new partners and funders, and graduate more blossoming tech professionals. We hope you will re-live some of this summer's highlights with us.

This fall, we are excited to welcome a new class of trainees from all around the country, our largest class in the history of NPower! This new cohort of students will be well on their way to launching new careers in tech. And mark your calendars to join us at NPower's Annual Gala on October 11th in New York City, a celebration of innovation and impact. We hope to see you there!

NPower at the White House

At the invitation of the White House’s Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD), NPower participated in the White House’s National Cyber Workforce and Education Summit on July 19, 2022. Bertina Ceccarelli, CEO of NPower, joined National Cyber Director Chris Inglis and Jen Easterly, Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) where their outstanding efforts brought together diverse voices to address a national priority.

PROUD TO BE AN APPRENTICESHIP AMBASSADOR

We are excited to share our selection by the U.S. Department of Labor to serve in the inaugural cohort of Apprenticeship Ambassadors. We are proud to champion apprenticeship programs and to develop and expand opportunities for people who have been underserved historically.

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Meet Se’Vonne

NPower alum Se’Vonne Jones recently returned to St. Louis after a few semesters at college and found herself stuck working in a low-wage job when she discovered NPower.

Through NPower’s Tech Fundamentals program, she earned multiple technical certifications, secured a coveted internship and went on to the advanced Cybersecurity program. She is now working full-time in tech as an Information Security Specialist with NPower partner World Wide Technology. Se’Vonne also attended the JFF Horizons conference and spoke with WorkingNation about her experience before NPower.

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NPOWER BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT

We welcome Gerald Charles Jr, Vice President and Head of Product for Omni Customer Servicing at Capital One to the NPower National Board of Directors. He has provided expert advice to the NPower Maryland Regional Advisory Board since 2017 and we are delighted to have access to his technology acumen and corporate experience as we scale and plan for growth.

NPower's annual Gala is set for Tuesday, October 11th.

We are excited to join together in-person at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City for an evening of inspiration and action.

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PARTNER & FUNDER SPOTLIGHTS

Verisign has partnered with NPower for the first time to re-skill individuals for in-demand jobs in high growth sectors, recognizing the need to support individuals whose jobs may have been displaced or lost due to COVID-19’s economic impact.

>NPower partner Accenture has collaborated with NPower at multiple recent events, opening new fundraising channels and introducing the NPower mission to a wider audience. Events include the 1st Annual Accenture Federal Service (AFS) Cyber Classic golf event in Maryland and a Pathway Builder breakfast & Girls Talk Tech event in Michigan.

NPower is proud to partner with BNY Mellon who has renewed their 6-figure grant in support of the New Jersey and New York 2022 Tech Fundamentals program for underserved young adults (ages 18-26) and veterans enrolling in life-changing tech training and job placement.

LLEWELLYN FAMILY FOUNDATION

NPower is delighted to have the Llewellyn Family Foundation renew their generous $150,000 grant to help fund the NJ and NY regions serving 400 enrollees annually in the Tech Fundamentals program leading to entry level careers in the tech sector.

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SUMMER HIGHLIGHT

NPower at the JFF Horizons Conference

NPower was well represented at this year’s Jobs for the Future (JFF) Horizons conference in New Orleans in June. This national summit brings together innovators and leaders to chart a path forward for an equitable future. NPower leaders including Bertina Ceccarelli, CEO; Kim Mitchell, VP of Program Strategy; and Sereyna Wallace, National Placement Director participated in panels and workshops to share our collective impact on underserved communities.

AD COUNCIL CAMPAIGN LAUNCH

with Opportunity at Work

The “paper ceiling” is the invisible barrier that comes at every turn for workers without a bachelor's degree.

Biased algorithms, degree screens, stereotypes, misperceptions and the lack of alumni networks all contribute to the paper ceiling, creating barriers to economic mobility for STARs (workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes). NPower is proud to announce that we’ve joined a new coalition to champion inclusive, skills-based hiring practices for the 50% of all workers in the U.S. who are STARs. Together with Opportunity@Work, the Ad Council, and 20+ nonprofit and corporate organizations, we will create more equitable opportunities for all.

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GLOBANT’S WOMEN THAT BUILD AWARDS

Let’s recognize inspiring women promoting change in tech!

NPower is thrilled to support Globant’s Women That Build Awards once again this year.

While we know there is a gap in the tech industry for women, we can do our part to spotlight, recognize, support, and promote outstanding female leaders in technology.

Be part of the Women that Build Awards and help build a more diverse tech industry.

Take a moment to nominate / vote a woman that builds, inspires, and is creating change in tech.