NPower

Npower's services are delivered through the following programs:tech fundamentals is up to a 20-week virtual classroom and internship training program for young adults between the ages of 18 and 26 and military veterans and their spouses that results in career enhancing opportunities including jobs, technical certification and qualification for higher education. In 2023, the program operated in new york (new york city), new jersey (newark), Texas (dallas, ft. worth, houston, and san antonio), Maryland (baltimore), Missouri (st. louis), California (san jose), Michigan (detroit), north carolina (raleigh), and Ohio (dayton) and provided the industry-recognized certifications: comptia a+ and it fundamentals+, a google it support certificate, and an it generalist apprenticeship credential. In addition, trainees received 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; and a full range of ongoing social service and personal development support.information technology support specialist is an 18-week virtual classroom and internship training program designed to provide participants with the basics of it networking, troubleshooting, and infrastructure. In 2023, the program operated in California (los angeles) and provided an opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications: comptia itf+, microsoft certified 365 & azure fundamentals and a google it support certificate. In addition, trainees have an opportunity for a paid internship and apprenticeships, direct placement; exposure to microsoft, google 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; and a full range of ongoing social service and personal development support.advanced certifications are accelerated training programs for more advanced it coursework including cybersecurity and cloud computing. Each program path offers free hands-on training and in-demand certifications designed to prepare program alumni for higher wage it jobs.cybersecurity is an advanced training course designed for students who are ready to move beyond the basics of it and tackle more rigorous security specialties. The program provides all the tools needed for participants to launch a career in the field of cybersecurity. In 2023, the program operated on a national basis and provided the industry-recognized comptia security+ certification; mentoring from senior level cybersecurity professionals and program alumni; career development workshops; job placement assistance with access to a wide range of top employers; opportunity to earn cybersecurity support technician apprenticeship credentials (in tx and nj); a range of social service and personal development support; and access to an elite, supportive alumni network. Cloud computing is a 12-week virtual training program designed for working tech professionals that provides the opportunity to earn industry-recognized, in-demand certifications, including aws cloud practitioner and aws solutions architect-associate. In 2023, the program operated on a national basis and included 14 hours of weekly online lectures and labs; three times a week online instruction; bi-weekly professional mentoring; and the opportunity for promotion or merit-based salary increase. Skillbridge is a 10-week live/virtual cybersecurity training program backed by the u.s. department of defense and open to military members during their last 180 days of service. In 2023, the program operated in northern Virginia and provided the opportunity to earn comptia security+, linux+, and splunk certifications; mentoring from senior it professionals; internship/job placement assistance. Approximately 1,900 young adults and military-connected individuals were accepted into the programs in 2023 and approximately 9,000 graduates participate in the alumni network.