For Immediate Release
Contact: Tassi Keith, Keeton PR, tassi@KeetonPR.com, 308-539-1883
DENVER, COLO. — Mon., July 15, 2024 — ActivateWork, a Colorado nonprofit IT training and employment firm that catalyzes prosperity through tech careers, today announced they are a recipient of President Biden’s Apprenticeship Building America grant. The Apprenticeship Building America program strengthens the nation’s apprenticeship system and enables Americans to enjoy economic mobility while they learn in-demand skills in critical industries.
“We are delighted to be a recipient of the distinguished Apprenticeship Building America grant,” said Helen Young Hayes, Founder and CEO of ActivateWork. “As a leading-edge organization building apprenticeships for employers, ActivateWork catalyzes economic opportunity for Coloradans while helping fill critical cyber and IT talent shortages. The ABA grant will accelerate our employer partnerships to build the tech workforce for today and tomorrow as we drive economic empowerment for ActivateWork’s graduates. We believe IT apprenticeships are the surest and shortest pathway to prosperity in Colorado.”
“I hear all the time from veterans and single parents in Colorado who want to provide for themselves and their families, but who need the tools to earn a living wage. Thankfully, Colorado has companies that want to hire them and excellent programs to train them – including through ActivateWork,” said U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet. “I’m grateful for these investments which will help connect Coloradans with sustainable careers and create economic mobility for workers of every background.”
“We are thrilled to see ActivateWork receive this important federal recognition and funding. As a previous recipient of the State of Colorado’s Opportunity Now grant, ActivateWork advances vital programs that connect Coloradans of all backgrounds to good-paying jobs that support families and meet the needs of industries that are critical to our future. Congratulations to ActivateWork,” said Eve Lieberman, Executive Director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade.
In 2023, ActivateWork launched the Tech Talent Partnership, a collaboration of employers, educators, and workforce programs to build a diverse, evergreen tech workforce designed by and for industry. Steering Committee employer partners include Bank of America, Janus Henderson, Colorado Office of Information Technology, Hensel Phelps, Trimble, Western Union, Cyber Sainik, Ardent Mills, MSU The Cybersecurity Center, Eviden, DHI Group, Slalom, Kanso Software, Sage Hospitality, Pinnacol Assurance, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Professional Employment Group.
For more information, please contact Sabrina Skinner, ActivateWork’s Senior Director of Growth and Impact, at Sabrina@ActivateWork.org.
About ActivateWork
ActivateWork is a talent solutions organization that transforms motivated individuals into highly skilled, valuable team members. Our rigorous recruiting, industry-driven training, curated matches, and professional skills coaching prepare new employees to thrive in their careers. For more information, visit www.activatework.org.
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