NPower (USA)
NPower is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides free tech training for careers in Information Technology to military veterans and young adults from under-served communities. Their mission is to move people from poverty to the middle class by creating access and pathways to careers in the technology field. Founded in 2000 in New York City, NPower currently operates in New York City (Brooklyn, Harlem), New Jersey (Newark, Jersey City), Maryland (Baltimore East & West), Missouri (St. Louis North & Midtown), Michigan (Detroit), Texas (Dallas), California (San Jose) and Canada. To date, NPower has served over 5,000 individuals. Programs . The NPower signature training model includes: Tech Fundamentals – A 23-week program consisting of 16 weeks of in-class (or virtual) instruction and professional skill-building followed by a 7-week paid internship or virtual project. Coursework focuses on basic Information Technology (IT) competencies needed for entry-level tech employment. Advanced Certifications– Multiple paths for advanced IT coursework and certification including Cybersecurity, Coding, and Cloud computing. NPower provides a range of social service support (housing referrals, technology equipment, clothing donations, travel assistance, etc.) to students during their tenure in the program. Leadership. Bertina Ceccarelli is the current CEO of NPower . She joined the organization in May 2016. The current chairman of the NPower board is David Reilly, former Chief Information Officer, Global Banking and Markets at Bank of America. Matt Horner, Executive Vice President, Global Enterprise Sales at World Wide Technology serves as Vice-Chair of the national board. NPower’s National Advisory Council includes executive volunteers that support and guide innovative ways to future-proof NPower’s program and curriculum. Each NPower region maintains a regional advisory board consisting of esteemed technology executives from around the country. History. NPower was founded in 2000 in partnership with Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase , and Accenture, with the original goal of providing tech support for nonprofits. In 2002, NPower began the first training programs out of New York, which have evolved into the robust national program offerings we have today. Events and Fundraisers. NPower hosts an annual fundraising gala each fall. Other events include regional graduations each summer and winter.