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

Free, interactive workshops help girls build skills for future success

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – Girls in middle school can develop their passion for technology and build skills for their future careers through free, hands-on TechGirlz workshops presented by CompTIA Spark, the nonprofit and social impact arm of CompTIA.

The TechGirlz program aims to inspire middle school girls to explore the possibilities of technology and empower them in their future jobs. Through “TechShopz” workshops, led by tech industry professionals, community leaders and students, girls can discover a variety of interests including math, biometrics, engineering and entrepreneurship.

“TechGirlz offers hands-on learning to help girls unlock their potential and explore new skills and opportunities,” said Danica Pascavage, Outreach manager for the TechGirlz program. “These workshops will give them the tools and confidence to use technology in their future careers.”

Upcoming workshops in April include Artistic Math, an opportunity for girls to use math to create captivating artwork; Entrepreneurship Mini Camp, where girls will learn how to create and grow their own business; Engineering and Roller Coasters, where girls will design and build a rollercoaster; and many more.

Workshops are open to girls in 5^th through 8^th grades. Many workshops are virtual.

For more information and to register for a workshop, click here.

About CompTIA Spark

CompTIA Spark, a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, is a social impact organization that works to unlock people's potential though technology. It aims to bringing high quality tech education to youth — whatever their background — making tech exciting, accessible and inclusive while building skills and confidence for life. CompTIA Spark is the first U.S. nonprofit to receive a multi-year grant from The Spectris Foundation, the UK-based registered charity that champions access to a high-quality STEM education around the world. CompTIA Spark was founded in 1998 by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the IT industry and workforce. Learn more at https://comptiaspark.org.

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