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Why ActivateWork?
Why ActivateWork? Recognizing the Need for a Diverse Talent Ecosystem. As a woman in tech, I am keenly aware of the lack of female representation in the industry. As of this writing, women hold just 26.7% of all technology jobs…
How one nonprofit seeks to bridge the gap between jobseekers and employers.
How one nonprofit seeks to bridge the gap between jobseekers and employers. ActivateWork offers free tech training and a year of coaching to its graduates after they land a job. Also, an analysis of new federal data on the payoff of college programs and hints about what an emerging ROI tool might measure…
Colorado Voices on Tech
Colorado Voices on Tech: A Conversation With Helen Young Hayes. Listen to the article on Buzzsprout.com In this episode, we spoke with Helen Young Hayes – founder and CEO of ActivateWork and a leading force in Colorado’s Inclusive Economy Initiative…
Now Is The Time to Lean Into DEI
Now Is The Time to Lean Into DEI.
The headlines are disturbing. Major employers as diverse as Walmart, Ford, Tesla, Amazon, and Re/Max have announced massive layoffs. The vast majority of CEOs expect a recession in 2023, and 50% of companies are planning layoffs…
Helen Young Hayes Talks Talent Pipeline Disruption
Helen Young Hayes Talks Talent Pipeline Disruption. Why do employers still rely on a four-year degree as an indicator of job readiness? Especially in fields where
technology rapidly changes, a majority of companies continue to screen candidates by requiring a university education….
Partners with Purpose: ActivateWork and PCs for People Colorado work together to create new IT talent pipeline.
Partners with Purpose: ActivateWork and PCs for People Colorado work together to create new IT talent pipeline. ActivateWork, prepares underrepresented learners for careers in IT, from Cybersecurity and Desktop Support to CompTIA A+ certification,…
Colorado Inclusive Economy — Helen Young Hayes Interviews with Dani Sturges of Colorado & Company.
Colorado Inclusive Economy Helen Young Hayes Interviews with Dani Sturges of Colorado & Company. Transcript: DSS: Well, there’s an ongoing mission right now to make Colorado the most inclusive economy in the nation. It seems like that’s the theme…
In The Arena with Helen Young Hayes
In The Arena with Helen Young Hayes Helen Young Hayes is the Founder and CEO of ActivateWork. She is also the Founder and Chair of the Colorado Inclusive Economy Movement. Your personal story is remarkable; what is something that has shaped your mindset as a leader…
ActivateWork Expands IT Career Training and Employment Opportunities Through Partnership with CompTIA Apprenticeships for Tech
ActivateWork Expands IT Career Training and Employment Opportunities Through Partnership with CompTIA Apprenticeships for Tech. Denver nonprofit is collaborating with Ping Identity to offer turnkey apprenticeship solution DENVER – ActivateWork, a…
Top Entrepreneur Finalist: Helen Young Hayes
Top Entrepreneur Finalist: Helen Young Hayes Founder and CEO | Activate Workforce Solutions, Helen Young Hayes, founded Activate in 2016 after a long and storied career as a fund manager and chief investment officer. “I spent 20 years…
