Employers turn to apprenticeships for tech

2024-08-05T09:20:03-05:00December 20th, 2022|Chicago, Milwaukee, National, workforce|

CHICAGO – Dec 16, 2022

i.c.stars was highlighted in a story published in Crain’s Chicago Business about apprenticeships for technology talent.

Ten of Chicago’s largest employers—including United Airlines, JPMorgan Chase and Allstate—are teaming up to make better use of apprenticeships to tackle two problems that have long plagued the tech industry: a shortage of talent and inequality of opportunity.

More at: https://www.chicagobusiness.com/technology/united-allstate-chase-start-apprenticeship-program-p33-dpi

i.c.stars: $1 Million Gift from New Profit

2024-08-05T09:35:09-05:00December 6th, 2022|Chicago, Milwaukee, National|

CHICAGO – New Profit, a venture philanthropy organization, has awarded $1 million to support i.c.stars’ priorities including technology training, leadership development, career readiness, and job placement for young adults from underserved communities.

“This incredible gift will help us scale the program,” said Sandee Kastrul, CEO and co-founder of I.c.stars, “so that we can respond to requests for training and help more young adults secure opportunities in the tech sector.”

“i.c.stars transforms the trajectory of individuals facing significant barriers to economic mobility by offering a combination of workforce skill training and intensive leadership development. Our financial investment and strategic support are aimed at helping them hone and execute their strategy to achieve greater impact, scale, and influence,” said Kevin Greer, New Profit Partner and Chief Administrative Officer, who recently joined the i.c.stars Board of Directors. “We […]

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