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    Tech Fundamentals is a FREE training program with virtual instruction.

    Applications are considered on a rolling basis.
    Curriculum includes a Google IT Support Certificate.

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    What the Tech Fundamentals Program Offers

    • Up to 20 weeks of instructor-led virtual training
    • Opportunity for a paid internship or a project-based learning experience
    • Opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications: CompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals+, a Google IT Support Certificate, and an IT Generalist Apprenticeship credential*
    • Exposure to Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, and other leading technologies
    • Mentoring from senior-level IT professionals
    • Employment readiness workshops
    • Job placement assistance with access to a wide range of top employers
    • Access to financial assistance and resources to help with housing, childcare, and more!

    *U.S. Department of Labor recognition; availability varies by region.

    Graduates land Jobs in these fields

    Desktop Analysts

    Helpdesk Technicians

    Junior Project Managers

    AV Support

    Companies That Hire Graduates

    Accenture
    Apex
    BOA
    Citi
    Deloitte
    Infinidat
    JPM
    KPMG
    Robert Half
    TD Bank
    WWT
    How It Works

    We believe that our work is not just about securing a job for our graduates, but to foster a lifetime of learning and earning. Here’s what to expect when you apply today.

    Complete online application

    After a short pre-screening questionnaire, complete the full application and someone from our team will call or email you directly.

    Attend a virtual info session

    Attend a virtual open house and meet  the staff and recent graduates before you enroll. It’s a great way to get answers to any of your questions.

    Participate in a virtual interview

    Once you apply, you will be contacted by NPower staff as part of our selection process. We will notify you of the final decision date when you will hear from us.

    Join the class—online

    Once admitted, get ready to gain the technical skills and experience you will need to launch your IT career.

    Get to Work

    Upon graduation we will help you land a full-time job in technology as a first step toward your plan for a successful future.

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    Who We Are
    We are a national non-profit organization working to create pathways to economic prosperity by launching digital careers for military veterans and young adults from underserved communities through free training programs, internship opportunities, social support, job placements and more. 
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    Program Eligibility

    We are committed to serving those who need us the most. See if you qualify for our Tech Fundamentals program.

    Young Adults

    • 18–26 years of age
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Legally authorized to work in the US
    • Must be located in or near the following cities: Baltimore, Brooklyn/New York City, Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, Detroit, Newark, St. Louis, Kansas City, Raleigh, Dayton

    Military Veterans and Spouses

    • Over 21 years of age
    • Must be one of the following: transitioning active-duty service member through the DoD SkillBridge program / honorably discharged / member of the Guard or Reserves
    • Located in or near the following cities: Baltimore, Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, Detroit, Jersey City, Newark, St. Louis, Kansas City, Raleigh, Dayton
    • Legally authorized to work in the US

    Testimonials

    Here’s What Our Students Have to Say

    In the beginning of 2022, Karla found herself unemployed and a single first-time mom to a one-month-old. She was forced to leave the university she was attending without yet obtaining a degree. Karla started working at a fast food chain…

    Karla Medina-Velazquez

    Tier 1 Analyst, 2U

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    Kelly had dabbled in tech and found it interesting, but he had never seriously considered pursuing it as a career option. He was working in various capacities in the political sphere and seemed to be growing in this field but…

    Kelly Bryson II

    Project Coordinator, Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget

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    Caught in a vicious cycle of working seven years in various retail positions, Mikenzhie felt unfulfilled and longed for more. She wanted a high-quality career but didn’t know how to pivot or where to start to begin this new career…

    Mikenzhie Smith

    Team Lead, NPower Maryland Community Help Desk

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    When Sean Neal was attending high school at Baltimore’s Polytechnic Institute, he didn’t know exactly what he wanted to do, but he did know that he wanted to do something with computer science. He went to college hoping to achieve…

    Sean Neal

    PC Technician, Archangel Education + Technology

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    Facing the realities of recent unemployment, Pearl started an extensive search for what was next. Determined to build a better life for herself and her family, she took a chance with the NPower program. Utilizing the expertise and support of…

    Pearl Myrick

    SW/App/Cloud Tech Support Analyst, Accenture

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    Still unsure this program is for you?

    Check out our FAQ or connect with a member of our regional team.

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    NPower, Inc. has been tax-exempt since February 2001. Donations to this organization are tax deductible.