Programs that unlock young people’s potential through technology

Our innovative programs make high-quality tech education available to more young people — sparking an interest in tech, building skills for life, and unlocking life-changing opportunities.

Middle School Program

Sparking interest in tech can build skills and confidence for life, especially during the critical middle school years. Our fun online content and curriculum helps these students make connections between their interests and technology — opening their eyes , and their worlds, to exciting new opportunities.

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TechGirlz

TechGirlz inspires middle school girls to explore the possibilities of technology to empower their futures. It offers free, fun, interactive workshops delivered by industry professionals, leaders and program alumni.

CyberPrep ITF+

CyberPrep ITF+ is a turnkey IT curriculum for high school classrooms. It prepares students with foundational digital skills and maps to the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification. Curriculum is targeted towards youth and has been developed so non-technical teachers can teach it easily.

Best Buy Teen Tech Centers

Best Buy Teen Tech Centers provide youth with hands-on activities, project-based learning, and mentor guidance while building the confidence they need to succeed in school and careers. Through this partnership, participating teens can earn CompTIA IT Fundamentals industry certification.

Other programs powering tech careers

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) provides more valuable programs for adults looking to begin or advance their careers in tech.

CompTIA

CompTIA is a leading provider of accreditations for technical professionals. With a huge range of training and certifications, it supports the success and progress of millions of technology workers.

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CompTIA Career Tech Academy

CompTIA Tech Career Academy’s helps people land — and succeed in — IT jobs. The program trains students with little-to-no IT experience and provides the technical and soft skills to launch their career.

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LATEST

CompTIA Spark — formerly known as Creating IT Futures — has received a $15,000 donation from The Donley Foundation to help more young people unlock their potential through technology. The Donley Foundation is a grant-making foundation founded in 1987 by Edward and Inez Donley to provide educational skills and resources for young people to achieve their goals. The grant will support the TechGirlz program, which engages middle school girls in technology while building confidence and leadership skills.

CompTIA Spark is bringing TechGirlz workshops to the western suburbs of Chicago through a partnership with the Oak Park Public Library. The Donley Foundation’s grant will support the purchase of new equipment that will allow the library to host more virtual and in-person workshops on exciting tech topics ranging from photography and web mapping to Python programming and digital design.

“We are extremely grateful for this generous gift from the Donley Foundation in support of our TechGirlz program in the Chicago area,” said Sara Neiman, Senior Specialist, Program Operations for TechGirlz. “One of the most significant challenges to getting youth into STEM is accessing valuable, engaging and meaningful educational experiences in the tech space. The Donley Foundation grant helps ensure that our program with the Oak Park Public Library, as well as our other Cook County area programs, will continue to reach more girls to become inspired in tech and increase their confidence in the modern world."

Learn more about TechGirlz and CompTIA Spark’s other programs

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