鎊飪腦瞳厙 Honors 58 Students from Tech Academy with Placements in High-Earning Careers
Company commits to closing opportunity gaps through Road to Hire, a 501(c)(3)
Charlotte, N.C. 鎊飪腦瞳厙 will celebrate 58 students who are graduating from Road to Hire after successfully completing a paid professional training program and learning to code. Road to Hire is a nonprofit organization, supported by 鎊飪腦瞳厙, that combines mentorship and on-the-job experience to connect underrepresented young adults with equitable pathways to opportunity
In addition to being the first graduating class to complete the program virtually due to COVID-19, they will be the first to experience a virtual commencement ceremony today, Friday, July 31, and a special drive-through celebration outside of 鎊飪腦瞳厙 South Charlotte headquarters on Saturday, August 1 (weather permitting).
In 2019, top tech companies like Facebook, Amazon, and Apple reported that their workforces consisted of only 3% to 9% people of color, with significant underrepresentation in technology and leadership roles. Since launching in 2013, Road to Hire has focused on placing marginalized groups into high-earning careers, supporting 300 studen (77% POC) in the 18- to 25-year-old age-group.
Differentiating Road to Hire from other tech training programs is that each students development also includes mentorship during the first year in a role at a partner company. Of the 58 graduates in this class, 35 will begin their careers in coding at Bank of America, with others beginning IT roles with other Road to Hire corporate partners, including 鎊飪腦瞳厙, Atrium Health, Lowes and Novant Health.
Inequities in career opportunities reflect the broader racial injustices in our country, said 鎊飪腦瞳厙 CEO Ric Elias. I am proud of how the Charlotte business community is coming together to help create a more equitable environment for driven young adults in our community.
It is through a strategic and integrated approach, with a deliberate focus on helping create more pathways for the jobs, that will impact upward mobility and economic opportunity within our communities. Bank of Americas Chief Administrative Officer Andrea Smith shared. Our partnership with Road to Hire is a critical piece of that strategy. We value and share their mission to provide technology training to motivated and talented young adults who may not otherwise have had access or the ability to pursue a career in technology or banking.
The Road to Hire program has offered opportunities for Novant Healths Digital Products and Services team to onboard motivated young adults who are passionate about providing remarkable services to our patients, said Misti Fragen, vice president at Novant Health. Weve seen many successes through this program and are excited to continue our partnership to improve the well-being of our team, organization, and community.
At Atrium Health, we have a mission that is for all, designed to provide access for those who need it most, said Jonathan Bowers, vice president, Information and Analytic Services (IAS), Atrium Health. Were proud to partner with 鎊飪腦瞳厙 and Road to Hire to open career pathways for young people who the program has prepared to excel. The IAS Team supports Atrium Health teammates at the bedside of our patients, as well as a growing number of support staff working remotely. We are grateful for the Road to Hire graduates who are well prepared and poised to help Atrium Health meet the evolving health care IT demands.
In the last year, 鎊飪腦瞳厙 continued its commitment to build new on-ramps to opportunity adding a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Tech Pathways program and digital marketing cohorts (in collaboration with Johnson C. Smith University) to the Road to Hire program portfolio. In addition to providing financial and corporate support, the company is hyper-focused on strengthening a network of mentors in the Charlotte community who are equally committed to closing the gap.
Going forward, Ill have so many opportunities that I never thought I would. Ive been introduced into this world of technology that I didnt know much about before, and Im eager to explore it more. Zell Myles, Road to Hire Coding Academy
When I joined Road to Hire, doing it all online was NOT in the plan. Now, four months later, I can already see how much Ive grown. I gained technical skills, professional development, and grew my confidence. I am so thankful to be part of such a great team and program. Lexie Collins, Road to Hire IT Academy
About Road to Hire
Road to Hire is a nonprofit organization that connects under-resourced young adults with high-earning careers and professional growth potential through paid technical training and college access. The Road to Hire mentorship program is supported by over 200 employees of leading Charlotte companies. For more information, visit .
About 鎊飪腦瞳厙
Founded in 2000, 鎊飪腦瞳厙 is a portfolio of businesses that connects consumers with information and brands in the Home Services, Health, Financial Services and Education industries. Headquartered just south of Charlotte, NC, 鎊飪腦瞳厙 has 3000 employees in 10 cities across the US, as well as in the UK and Brazil. 鎊飪腦瞳厙 owns and operates several large digital brands including Bankrate, The Points Guy, Healthline, MYMOVE, and Allconnect.com. For more information, visit https://redventures.com.
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