Molson Coors on Diverse Leaders in Technology

2024-08-05T09:57:43-05:00July 31st, 2023|Milwaukee, National, workforce|

Molson Coors and i.c.stars Empower Diverse Leaders in Technology
BY SHEPHERD EXPRESS STAFF

Molson Coors recently announced a partnership with nonprofit organization Inner-City Computer Stars (i.c.stars). This year’s iteration of the partnership continues the tradition of providing technology training to young adults and encouraging their growth as future leaders in the industry.

During a 16-week training cycle, i.c.stars participants gain valuable experience by working on real-world applications to solve client challenges. As the project sponsor, Molson Coors tasked 12 students with the opportunity to create a revamped companywide internal human resources portal, aimed at enhancing access to HR information and support…

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Chicago Innovation Hall of Fame Inductee

2024-08-06T09:21:20-05:00July 31st, 2023|Chicago, National|

Chicago, July 31, 2023— i.c.stars announced today that CEO Sandee Kastrul will be inducted into the Chicago Innovation Hall of Fame at the In-Gala on August 3rd. Ms. Kastrul was one of four distinguished leaders in innovation who were honored for their accomplishments in Chicago’s innovation community.

Ms. Kastrul, i.c.stars founder and former teacher, brings a personal awareness of the range of problems and barriers faced by marginalized communities. Her continued relationships in underresourced neighborhoods help assure that program goals remain relevant and impactful. “Diversity is the ultimate driver of innovation” said Kastrul. “Through technology training, community leadership, and wraparound support, we prepare young adults for the jobs and opportunities of the future.  We help employers see the value in non-traditional talent pipelines—value to their bottom line and our society. It’s a win-win approach that helps build Chicago’s innovation community.”

“The Chicago Innovation Hall of Fame […]

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Will Shields creating tech opportunities for young adults

2024-08-01T14:57:50-05:00July 27th, 2023|Kansas City, National, workforce|

Cheifs legend WIll Shields working to create more opportunities in tech for at-risk young adults – Alan Shope

A former Kansas City Chiefs player is working to create more opportunities for at-risk teens.

Years removed from being a legend on the field, Will Shields is still leading the way and protecting those who need it.

“We actually find tech talent where tech talent isn’t usually found,” Shields said.

The Former Chiefs lineman Will Shields is starting a new nonprofit called I.C.Stars in Kansas City. The goal is to find those great minds that may not have the opportunity to succeed in a tech field and give them one.

“There are over 1 million jobs that are available in the tech industry, and right now is a country we’re sort of behind.” The lineman said

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Chiefs Star helps open KC tech education center

2024-08-06T10:44:16-05:00July 27th, 2023|Kansas City, National|

Chiefs Hall of Famer helps open new tech education center in Kansas City by: Kerri Stowell, Makenzie Koch

Shields and Kansas City leaders hosted a ribbon cutting at the new office Thursday morning. It’s located inside the former Harzfeld’s building at 11th and Main streets.

The nonprofit i.c.stars is a tech-based, education and career development program for young people. It focuses on helping high school graduates with leadership training and building a solid foundation of technical training.

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