Join us. Pick your path.
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.
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
i.c.stars |* iOpener Innovation Conference 2022 Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM The Ivy House Join CIOs, sponsors, and i.c.stars alumni for an exciting, in-person event! This year's conference will focus on: NFTs and trends in e-commerce Why attend iOpener Innovation Conference 2022? Take part in a unique icebreaker [...]
i.c.stars |* iOpener Innovation Conference 2022 Friday, August 26th, 2022 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Blue Cross Blue Shield Tower, Chicago, IL Purchase Single Conference Pass . . . Join i.c.stars for speakers, breakout discussions led by CIOs on innovation in tech on the theme: NFTs, Blockchain & E-Commerce . . [...]
Past Events
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 [...]
Join us as CIOs, sponsors, and alumni take center stage for i.c.stars’ largest fundraising and networking event of the year!
Join us as CIOs, sponsors, and alumni take center stage for i.c.stars’ largest fundraising and networking event of the year!
Join 300 Technology and Business leaders for powerful content and facilitated conversations with CxOs.
Looking for ways to get involved? Check out our Get Engaged page for more information on volunteering!
