TCP: What It Is and How It Changed My Life
TechBridge’s Technology Career Program (TCP) is one of our most successful and prolific programs. Vicarro Mills is one of our hundreds of graduates who have gotten their technology certifications through this program and have gone on to careers at some of the nation’s largest companies. Vicarro was hired on at TechBridge with TCP in November of 2020 as a Training Assistant and is now a Certified Training Specialist. Listen to Episode 6 as Vicarro discusses the value of TCP, his pathway to and through the program, and his favorite aspects of the program.
Read MoreEnding Homelessness and the Role Data Will Play
The issue of homeless may seem simple, but it’s not. And, though the solution to this issue is simple, providing housing, how we get there takes funding, collaboration, planning, and grit.
On today’s episode of TechBridge talks we discuss homelessness, funding, housing first, and the need for good data so that we can end the issue of homelessness. We also talk about how philosophies regarding homelessness and even how we talk about it, have changed over the years. And finally, we will explore how technology is helping to find shelter beds for those in need, and so much more, all through the collaborative use of real time data.
Read MoreData – The Game Changer
At TechBridge, we believe technology is a game changer. Marva Bailer thinks so too. Today on TechBridge Talks, we speak with Splunk Strategic Advisor and TechBridge Board of Directors member Marva Bailer about TechBridge’s service evolution from designing websites for nonprofits to using data to create predictable pathways out of poverty. Marva shares her passion…
Read MoreWhy Social Justice Matters, and What We Are Doing
Social justice is a topic on all of our minds. Whether we are thinking about issues close to home or in other parts of the country, we can all agree there is work to be done here. TechBridge works in Social Justice through our products like JusticeServer and by providing technology and services to social justice organizations.
And, because social justice is one of our 4 core pillars on the path to eliminating generational poverty, we are excited to announce that we are hosting a National Social Justice Summit this Fall!
This summit will be emceed by Samantha Sanchez, TechBridge’s Director of Social Justice, and will feature an impressive lineup of speakers and leaders in the social justice space.
Today’s show talks about what social justice is, why it’s important, and how TechBridge is approaching this vast issue.
Read MoreFrom Starbucks to Certified Technology Professional – A TCP Story
Today on TechBridge Talks we talk to Kharee Smith, Certified Trainer and Technology Career Program graduate. Before working at TechBridge, Kharee worked at Starbucks as a barista for four years. Kharee is now certified in teaching Microsoft Azure and will be ServiceNow certified in a few months. We are excited to share this transformation story…
Read MoreThe Intersection of Community and Technology
Today on TechBridge talks we are exploring the intersection of technology and community service. For nonprofits to meet the needs of the communities they serve, they have to grow exponentially, gaining efficiency and effectiveness through technology. The right technology allows nonprofits to serve more people, do more good, and make a larger impact on their…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Level Up! What’s Next for TechBridge?
Every organization wants to level up. TechBridge is doing it by taking our approach to ending generational poverty through the innovative use of technology national! To find out more, listen to this episode.
Read MoreWhy a podcast? Why now?
Podcasts are popular right now. From podcast companies being bought up by larger companies to your favorite cousin talking about their hobby, everyone seems to be talking about podcasting. Why is that? Part of the reason is that nearly one-quarter of Americans listen to podcasts weekly. But it’s more than that too. Podcasts are a…
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