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ActivateWork Promotes Kathryn V. Harris to President and Chief Operating Officer
ActivateWork, a Colorado nonprofit that connects employers to a diverse pool of exceptionally trained I.T. talent, announced today that Kathryn V. Harris has been named President and Chief Operating Officer. Harris has served as Managing Director and COO for the past three years.
Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology Hires Three Apprentices Through ActivateWork’s Newly Registered Software Development Apprenticeship Program
Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology Hires Three Apprentices Through ActivateWork’s Newly Registered Software Development Apprenticeship Program
9NEWS Leader of the Year Finalists
9NEWS Leader of the Year Finalists Read about 9NEWS Lead of the Year Finalists Feb 9, 2023 DENVER — 9NEWS has announced the finalists for this year's Leader of the Year award, and you can help select the winner. The three finalists answered questions at the Meet...
CEO Spotlight with Helen Young Hayes Founder & CEO of ActivateWork
CEO Spotlight with Helen Young Hayes Founder & CEO of ActivateWork Listen to the article on Speaker From iHeart Jan 27, 2023
Can Apprenticeship Meet The Demands Of The Future Of Work?
Can Apprenticeship Meet The Demands Of The Future Of Work? Listen to the article on Forbes.com Nov 16, 2022By Alison Griffin This week, the nation is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week. However, unlike the fanfare around “Back to School” or “Teacher Appreciation...
ActivateWork Awarded Colorado’s Leading Apprenticeship Program
ActivateWork, a nonprofit leader in connecting employers to a diverse pool of exceptional talent, was recognized by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and the Office of the Future of Work (CDLE) as one of three statewide Apprenticeship Program Winners yesterday at the 2022 Colorado Apprenticeship Awards.
ActivateWork Receives $1.1M Federal Grant to Support Colorado’s Cybersecurity Workforce Development
ActivateWork, a nonprofit leader in connecting employers to a diverse pool of exceptional talent, today announced that they were awarded a $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to launch a tuition-free 15-week cybersecurity training program that will serve a diverse group of learners in the Denver metro area.
Colorado has had a shortage of cybersecurity professionals for years. Here’s how that’s going.
Colorado has had a shortage of cybersecurity professionals for years. Here’s how that’s going. Colorado schools like MSU Denver have ramped up cybersecurity programs as the world’s thirst for cyber protection grows. But it’s not just about a college degree. June 9,...
Certificates and apprenticeships are increasingly a pathway to well-paying technology jobs in Colorado
CPR.org news article by Jenny Brundin: As public dollars for higher education have dwindled and tuition costs go up, workers and employees alike are looking for alternative options.
ActivateWork: A Graduation of Diverse Learners
As seen in the September 2022 issue of Neighbors of Northwest Arvada ActivateWork: A Graduation of Diverse Learners By Jeannette Schultz Last July 1, Denver-based ActivateWork graduated three classes of 58 learners from technology courses suchas Security Fundamentals,...
