TechBridge’s Technology Career Program partners with bitsIO to build stronger employment pipelines

TechBridge’s Technology Career Program (TCP) is announcing an exciting new partnership with bitsIO that will increase employment opportunities for TCP graduates. bitsIO helps both small and large businesses harness powerful Splunk software and maximize their ROI by getting the most out of the tool.

bitsIO CEO Kalpana Krishnamurthi and founding partner Suman Gajavelly have both achieved Splunk Elite Partner status. This status elevates them as an authority on Splunk, a software tool helping businesses consolidate and track interactions and impressions into easy-to-understand data and its operations, making them an ideal employer partner for TCP.

bitsIO is committed to supporting nonprofit organizations, investing in education, and building up their community. This partnership achieves these objectives. The first cohort of students opting into the TCP and bitsIO partnership have all earned their certifications and have been placed in tech roles.

bitsIO helps interns gain knowledge and hands-on experience, learn best practices, and be successful at their future jobs. The best part is, by working with them, we get to see their talent and hire candidates who are a great fit for our culture at bitsIO. It’s a win-win for interns, bitsIO and TechBridge. When the purpose is bigger, it is always successful.

— bitsIO CEO Kalpana Krishnamurthi

TCP, a part of TechBridge’s workforce development programs, equips youth and adults with technology skills and certifications to set them up for careers in the tech industry. TCP’s hands-on approach helps potential employees develop the requisite tech skills they need to compete for jobs. The mentoring and wrap-around services provided by the TCP program build the students’ confidence and provide opportunities for them to make professional connections that can later serve as references. It also allows potential employers to hand-pick their new talent, ensuring they fit the company culture and have real-world experience in addition to their certifications and skills.

We are grateful for the bitsIO team and their level of commitment to the TCP internship experience. This partnership is dramatically enhancing the student learning experience, as students are provided valuable on-the-job learning […] while further developing their technology skills.

— TechBridge Chief Program Officer Julie Neuner

If your organization is interested in launching a program like this one, please email us and let us know a little more about your organization, needs, goals, and community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TCP?

The Technology Career Program is an offering within TechBridge’s Workforce Development pillar providing no-cost classes, certifications, experience, and career training to people seeking employment in the high-demand technology industry.

Who is eligible for programs like this?

Anyone who wants to earn valuable certifications, gain needed skills, and move into a tech career is welcome to join one of TCP’s cohorts. You can learn more about the currently open cohorts on our Technology Career Program page.

How do I get involved in TCP?

If you are an organization wishing to launch a program like this one, please email us to get that conversation started. If you are a student who would like to join a cohort, please visit the Technology Career Program page. If you would like to volunteer as a guest speaker, a resume writer, or a mock interviewer, please email us.

About bitsIO

bitsIO helps its customers access Splunk’s data-driven insights, intelligence, and business opportunities. As a four-time Splunk Elite Professional Services Partner and 2020 Splunk Professional Services Partner of the Year, bitsIO ensures that Splunk clients and partners receive higher than expected value from their Splunk investments. By transforming data into actionable insight, bitsIO creates long-term value, productivity, efficiency, and opportunity.

About TechBridge

TechBridge is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization aiding other nonprofits alleviating generational poverty through technology. TechBridge supports these nonprofits in expanding their impact for the millions of men, women, and children seeking aid in hunger relief, homeless support, social justice, and workforce development.

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