Regional Roundups – April 2024

It has been a busy season at NPower, view all the exciting engagements and activity happening across the country.

NPower New York

LinkedIn Site Visit

Broadridge Site Visit

BNY Mellon Site Visit

The NPower New York Metro Area students are fortunate to have many wonderful volunteers and supporters in their corner.  Recently, the Spring 2024 class had three incredible visits at our amazing partner organizations – LinkedIn, Broadridge and BNY Mellon. Close to 70 volunteers from three organizations took their time to share their career path and the honest insights on how to navigate the career journey with the trainees.  The conversations were around the fundamental topics of professional development that we cover in our classroom – LinkedIn profiles, resumes reviews, interviewing skills, and elevator pitch practice.

These events are an incredible opportunity for our rising IT talent to start building their professional network and to find passionate and caring mentors for themselves.  Both students and staff alike are still fired up from watching the ‘breaking out of shells’ happening in real time during the various activities throughout all three events. We are most grateful to our partners for hosting our class and bringing a wealth of knowledge, expertise and, most importantly, passion to these events.

NPower Maryland

During the HMG C-Level Technology Leadership Summit in Washington, DC, Demetrius Goodwin, Executive Director of NPower Maryland, had the privilege of conducting a fireside chat with Lynden Armstrong, Deputy Sergeant at Arms and CIO of the US Senate. Their conversation delved into a range of topics related to technology and leadership, offering valuable insights for all attendees.

NPower Michigan

NPower Michigan has had a busy month with various community engagements, events, and key moments.
Recently, the Michigan team hosted a wellness event with Detroit Meditation Yoga founder, Erin Ellison centered around yoga and mindfulness exercises including breathing techniques to cope with stress and the Goodwill of Greater Detroit : Flipt The Script program, one of the country’s leading alternative -sentencing and reentry programs demonstrating consistent success in diverting people from a life in Michigan’s correction system. Through their work, they serve young adults to provide a path to building productive meaningful lives. The NPower Michigan team had an opportunity to show individuals who were either directly or indirectly impacted by the justice system how accessible tech can be as a life-altering career choice.

The recent Celebration of Women in Tech event hosted by Wayne County Community College District brought together a powerhouse panel, moderated by Christine Burkette, featuring panelists in leading industries representing key organizations and companies in Detroit.

  • AI: Hope Bradford (Kelly Services)
  • EV: Deana Neely (Detroit Voltage)
  • Cybersecurity: Jeree Spicer (Ally)
  • Mobility: Jeannine Gant (Global Epicenter of Mobility – GEM)
  • Dean of IT at Wayne County Community College: Dr. Wanda Hudson

The panelists lent their voices to encourage the next generation of tech leaders focusing on how to enter, persist, and thrive in tech – as a woman.

NPower Michigan students are powering through the Spring 2024 Tech Fundamentals program but took a moment to pose for headshots to utilize as they start their tech career journeys.

NPower Ohio

Congratulations to the remarkable graduates of NPower Ohio’s first graduating class!
This month marked a truly unforgettable milestone as we celebrated the accomplishments of our graduates. Their journey through the program exemplifies unwavering determination, showcasing their exceptional talent and drive. The commencement address delivered by Darius Beckham, along with the inspiring words from Jonathan Rike, deeply resonated with all attendees, offering invaluable insights on perseverance and community engagement. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Demarus Crawford-White and the entire NPower Ohio team for their outstanding dedication and commitment to shaping a brighter future for all.

NPower Texas

NPower Texas partnered with local banks to provide financial literacy seminars to our cohorts, with Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase delivering enlightening sessions on Better Money Habits to our students.

These sessions were crucial for preparing cohorts for success in the digital economy, providing practical knowledge on financial management and responsible banking practices.

Our commitment to providing comprehensive support remained unwavering, ensuring cohorts were equipped to thrive personally and professionally

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Regional Roundups – March 2024

It has been a busy season at NPower, view all the exciting engagements and activity happening across the country.

NPower California

As we closed out February, we filmed a very special video with the Sharks Foundation thanking them for their $100,000 contribution!

See it here

NPower New York

A Night at the Apollo 

It was showtime at the Apollo last month as we celebrated the Fall 2023 Tech Fundamentals graduates. Supported by long-standing NPower partner, ServiceNow, the celebration was the first in-person ceremony for New York graduates since 2019. And included uplifting speeches and performances from Fall 2023 graduates and an NPower graduate class of 2015 along with a captivating conversation with Bill McDermott, Chairman and CEO of ServiceNow, and Karen Pavlin, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer of ServiceNow.

Empowering Professional Development

NPower New York hosted their first in-person professional development series of the cohort with Ramon Ray, highly acclaimed motivational speaker. The dynamic session on personal branding set the right tone to kick off the new class with students and staff engaged and energized.

“Today was very motivational and exciting! It made me very grateful for this opportunity to be a part of NPower!”
– NPower New York Spring 2024 Student

NPower Maryland

This month, NPower Maryland has forged a partnership with Enoch Pratt Library for yet another Chromebook distribution event. The event was marked by the exceptional technical support provided by our alumni and trainee volunteers to community members.

NPower Michigan

Rooted in Community

The NPower Michigan team in action at Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency’s recent Bridge to Tech graduation to celebrate, support and share NPower as a resource for tech upskilling.

Spring into Tech

The Spring 2024 cohort of future tech professionals were fully engaged and diving deep into recent in-person labs filled with hands-on and interactive experiences.

NPower Texas

NPower Texas is honored to be recognized by Texas Workforce Solutions, Texas Workforce Commission, and Texas Veterans Commission for our dedication to hiring veterans, with a significant portion of our staff being veterans.

Here at NPower, inclusivity is not merely a concept—it’s ingrained in our culture. We actively seek out veterans, their spouses, and individuals from diverse backgrounds because we understand the importance of representation. Congratulations to the other organizations receiving awards. Let’s keep striving to make a positive impact!

Krystel Smith
NPower Texas – Dallas Tech Fundamentals Fall 2022
U.S. Air Force Veteran

A mother, Air Force veteran, and now a successful tech professional, Krystel’s journey through NPower’s Dallas program is inspiring the apprenticeship community. Overcoming challenges, she found hope and secured a position with Citi’s Enterprise, Infrastructure, Operations, and Technology team. Featured on the U.S. Department of Labor’s “Apprenticeship USA” site, her story highlights the transformative power of apprenticeships. Let Krystel’s success inspire you to seize opportunities and transform lives with the registered apprenticeship model. Join us in making a difference and engage with the next generation of tech professionals before they’re in high demand.

Read her journey

NPower North Carolina

Congratulations to the graduates of NPower North Carolina! This month, we celebrated their remarkable achievements, showcasing their talent, ambition, and unwavering determination throughout the program.

Highlights included inspiring keynote addresses from Calvin J. Crosslin, Lenovo’s Chief Diversity Officer, and Chris Bell, Truist’s Triangle Region President, emphasizing perseverance and community engagement. Shinica Thomas and Isaiah Samuel provided heartfelt words of encouragement, further uplifting spirits.

A huge thank you to Brandon Mooney, Somer Hamrick, and our partners at MetLife for their unwavering support. Additionally, a heartfelt salute goes out to Executive Director, Ray Trapp, Program Director, Sarah Chick, and the entire NPower North Carolina team for their dedication.

Let’s continue to celebrate these successes and the bright futures ahead!