ACTIVATE WORK INC
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Mission Statement
Our VISION is an elevated talent ecosystem where individuals, employers, and the community can achieve their fullest potential to build a more prosperous Colorado for all. Our MISSION is to prepare people to achieve economic freedom and professional mobility through rigorous skills training, community supports, professional and life skills coaching, and access to leading employers.
About This Cause
ActivateIT solves two critical issues: the shortage of skilled talent in the IT sector and the need for successful employment and long-lasting income gains for low-income and diverse individuals in Colorado. Prior to COVID, the US IT industry would have had a million-person talent shortfall in the year 2020. Denver is the tenth-ranked technology city in the US--with 173,900 tech jobs and over 57,000 annual job postings. 5 key components of our model: 1. Screening of applicants: Utilizing Per Scholas' assessment processes, individuals will be assessed in the areas of interest in technology, income eligibility, IT aptitude, and readiness for the training. 2. IT education and training: 10-18 weeks of technical skills training targeted toward lucrative entry-level IT jobs (e.g. training for jobs such as Help Desk Technician, IT Field Technician, or Cyber Security Technician). 3. Professional development training: including growth mindset, conflict resolution, and career navigation skills. 4. Job readiness and placement services to assist participants in accessing employment with our local employer partners. 5. Twelve months of post-placement coaching using Activate's proprietary model. Additionally, ActivateIT will provide new hires for two years' career navigation support to help them succeed in their careers. ActivateIT is unique in 1) replicating a large-scale, proven model 2) Per Scholas time-tested curriculum is developed specifically for disadvantaged individuals (versus IT programs that select individuals with college degrees or prior IT experience) 3) ActivateIT's post-placement coaching is the most comprehensive in the industry 4) market-based employer revenues will enable ActivateIT to achieve 50-80%+ program self-sustainability by year 5.