BUILD A CONSTELLATION OF TALENT.

i.c.stars develops leaders through a robust training program for underserved young adults. Be the change you want to see in the tech industry.

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SHAPE THE NEXT GENERATION OF TECH LEADERS.

Committed to racial equity and social justice, i.c.stars drives change with education, training and opportunity. We provide underserved young adults with technology-based workforce development, community leadership training, internships and job placement.

With a pay-it-forward mentality, i.c.stars is shaping the next generation of community-minded technology leaders.

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BUILT FOR RESILIENT PROBLEM-SOLVERS.

i.c.stars is a highly selective program for people who love learning as much as they love tech. We’re looking for motivated problem-solvers who have overcome adversity and want to help other people.

TRAINING A NEW WORKFORCE.

We offer intensive training and a two-year practicum. Through project-based learning, our stars work in teams to solve a range of real-world problems. They work with our corporate partners to cultivate leadership skills, learn civics, and develop a community-first mindset.

99% of alumni volunteer with i.c.stars after they graduate.

PUTTING THOSE SKILLS TO WORK.

With their in-demand tech skills and real-world experience, our stars graduate ready to work and lead the way. Employers that hire stars lower their risk with candidates guaranteed to be great. They’re screened, trained, and prepared to meet your business needs.

10K+ employers have engaged i.c.stars, changing perceptions and practices around nontraditional talent.

EVENTS

Capitalize on Illinois 2023

May 4 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT

Single Conference Pass Join CIOs, sponsors, and i.c.stars alumni for our first major conference of the year. This conference will focus on: The Evolution of Cloud & Cybersecurity Listen to CIOs and technology experts speak on trends in the industry, engage in CIO-led breakout discussions, and network with tech executives at this first major [...]

Capitalize on Wisconsin 2023

May 11 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT

i.c.stars |* Capitalize on Wisconsin 2023 Thursday, May 11, 2022 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery All-inclusive conference pass includes breakfast, CIO-networking, logo visibility at the event and i.c.stars website. All-Inclusive Conference Pass Are you a CIO, CISO, IT Practitioner interested in participating in the Capitalize on [...]

Past Events

Stargazing MLK Day Event

January 17, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST

Ticket- $50 Join the i.c.stars community for an engaging conversation with community and business leaders on the future of social justice and racial equity. This virtual convening will feature a series of conversations with leaders in the format of "The View"! Star-studded discussion will be led by Hosts: *Sandee Kastrul, President and Co-Founder, i.c.stars [...]

StarBash 2021

December 16, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST

Join us as CIOs, sponsors, and alumni take center stage for i.c.stars’ largest fundraising and networking event of the year!

TechBash 2021

December 2, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm CST

Join us as CIOs, sponsors, and alumni take center stage for i.c.stars’ largest fundraising and networking event of the year!

i.c.stars iOpener Innovation Conference 2021

August 27, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am CDT

Join 300 Technology and Business leaders for powerful content and facilitated conversations with CxOs.

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