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Skillspire Partners with Accenture’s Skills to Succeed Academy to Empower Students for Meaningful Careers
December 31, 2024 2:00 PM
Skillspire has partnered with Accenture’s Skills to Succeed Academy to enhance its commitment to empowering students from underrepresented communities. Through this collaboration, Skillspire students gain access to a free, online platform offering interactive modules to build career competencies, make informed career choices, and develop confidence to excel in the job market. This partnership enriches Skillspire’s curriculum, preparing students with industry-leading tools and global career perspectives, ultimately increasing their chances of success in the tech industry. The collaboration aligns with Skillspire’s mission to provide affordable, inclusive education and career support for diverse talent.

Startup Spotlight: Skillspire helps immigrants build tech skills in a supportive environment
May 24, 2022 9:00 PM
Many immigrants end up driving for ride-sharing companies, working low-paying jobs in health services and performing other physical tasks — even when they have computer skills from their home countries or U.S. tech programs. So Ali has been reaching out to Latino, African American, East African and Muslim community and religious organizations to find students eager to transition to tech careers.

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Four Kirkland Businesses Awarded $10k Grants Through Comcast RISE
May 24, 2022 9:00 PM
Comcast will award $1 million in total grants as well as technology and marketing resources. Bébénca Organics, Joy Spa, Purified Water To Go and Ragamoffyn’s in Kirkland

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Microsoft Partner Skillspire, and their story of leading with purpose
May 24, 2022 9:00 PM
Yasmin Ali, Founder & CEO of Skillspire, a coding bootcamp, is on a mission to empower access in technology by enabling digital skilling of traditionally marginalized groups. Driven by purpose, she is helping improve the lives of others and driving more inclusive economic recovery and growth.

Disparities in the workplace for women of color
May 24, 2022 9:00 PM
Future for Us is partnering with Riveter for the State of Womxn of Color Roadshow. Aparna Rae and Sage Ke’alohilani Quiamno are co-founders of Future for Us. They want to see women of color in positions of power in organizations.