BUILD A CONSTELLATION OF TALENT.
Extraordinary talent exists everywhere. i.c.stars powers economic mobility through technology careers — developing the leaders and technologists of an AI-driven economy.
Join us.
POWERING ECONOMIC MOBILITY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY CAREERS.
For nearly 30 years, i.c.stars has operated from a simple belief: extraordinary talent exists everywhere, even when opportunity does not. We develop leaders and technologists through immersive, project-based training, real employer challenges, and a community that supports careers long after the first job.
As AI transforms the workforce, we are preparing people not for today’s tools, but for careers in which technology will never stop changing.
BUILT FOR RESILIENT PROBLEM-SOLVERS.
i.c.stars is a highly selective program for people who love learning as much as they love tech — and who are curious about where AI is taking it. We’re looking for motivated problem-solvers with the grit to push through hard things — and the drive to lift others as they rise.
TRAINING A NEW WORKFORCE.
We offer an intensive 14-week Internship followed by a 20-month Residency. Through project-based learning, our stars work in teams to solve real business challenges for our corporate partners — building technical skills, AI fluency, leadership, and a community-first mindset that lasts a career.
PUTTING THOSE SKILLS TO WORK.
With in-demand technical skills, AI fluency, and real project experience, our stars graduate ready to contribute from day one. Employers who hire from i.c.stars don’t just fill roles — they partner in developing talent prepared for an economy where technology never stops changing.
Over nearly three decades, more than 10,000 business and technology leaders have engaged with i.c.stars — as event attendees, volunteers, mentors, and hiring partners — changing perceptions and practices around nontraditional talent.
EVENTS
i.c.stars |* iOpener Innovation Conference 2026 September 18, 2026 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM BUY TICKETS KC’s AI Boom: Billions Invested, What Comes Next? Listen to engaging keynote speakers, participate in CIO-led discussions, attend breakouts, and network with tech leaders and i.c.stars alumni. Panel Speaker Lineup: (more to come in the coming weeks) Reece [...]
i.c.stars |* Milwaukee iOpener-HR Roundtable 2026 Tuesday, October 13th | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel | Milwaukee, WI Buy tickets Sponsorship Opportunities Join i.c.stars for the 2026 iOpener-HR Roundtable, focused on the theme: Building the Workforce at the Speed of Innovation Technology is evolving [...]
Past Events
Get your Tickets! Save the Date! The end of year Celebration that you do not want to miss! Get ready for a night of fun, networking, and fundraising while supporting i.c.stars Milwaukee. What to Expect: Connect with i.c.stars interns, tech professionals, industry leaders and city officials. ~ Its a time to [...]
A dynamic, event bringing together industry and HR leaders, tech innovators, and workforce strategists to explore how skills-first hiring and AI-driven talent matching are transforming recruitment. Reserve Your Event Pass & Sponsorship
i.c.stars |* iOpener Innovation Conference 2025 Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM Blue Cross Blue Shield Tower, Chicago, IL Purchase Single Conference Pass . . . Join i.c.stars for the 2025 iOpener Innovation Conference focused on the theme: Before AI, Before Cybersecurity—It Starts with Data Listen to engaging keynote [...]
i.c.stars |* Milwaukee presents iOpener/HR Roundtable 2025 From Hire to Inspire: Engaging and Retaining the Next Generation Thursday, August 7th, 2025 Join us for the inaugural iOpener/HR Roundtable, where we've merged two of our most impactful thought leadership events into one powerful experience. This exclusive gathering brings together Tech Leaders and their HRBP/CHRO [...]
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