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

Gift will help middle school students unlock their potential in technology and grow the pipeline of tech talent

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., July 6, 2023 - CompTIA Spark, the nonprofit and social impact arm of CompTIA, has received a generous gift from TEKsystems, a global provider of technology, business and talent solutions for more than 80% of the Fortune 500, to help more young people explore opportunities in technology and widen the pipeline of tech talent.

The gift will support CompTIA Spark’s mission to ignite young people’s interest, confidence and skills in technology. Through a wide range of CompTIA Spark content and curriculum, students can gain the digital fluency needed to thrive in today’s tech-driven world. The investment into the future of technology will contribute to overall funding and initiatives and continue to create opportunities for younger generations.

“Our support of CompTIA Spark allows us to make an impact earlier in a young person’s education and create a tech talent pipeline at the middle school level,” said Terry West, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager for TEKsystems and CompTIA Spark Advisory Board member. “We believe middle school is a critical time to engage students and help them

better understand the opportunities that await them with a career in technology.”

“We are extremely grateful for this generous gift from TEKsystems to help more young people get inspired by technology and explore the opportunities available to them,” said Charles Eaton, CEO, CompTIA Spark. “This partnership will help us continue to provide meaningful and engaging educational experiences in the tech space for years to come.”

The gift from TEKsystems will support CompTIA Spark’s TechGirlz program, which offers hands-on workshops for middle school girls to discover how technology can empower their future careers. Additionally, the CompTIA Spark middle school tech education program broadens the availability of high-quality tech education, builds confidence and cultivates durable skills in the classroom. Learn more at https://www.comptiaspark.org/.

About CompTIA Spark

CompTIA Spark, a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, is a social impact organization that works to unlock people's potential in technology. It aims to bring high quality tech education to youth — whatever their background — making tech exciting, accessible and inclusive while building skills and confidence for life. CompTIA Spark was founded in 1998 by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the IT industry and workforce. Learn more at https://comptiaspark.org.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re TEKsystems. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. We bring real-world expertise to solve complex technology, business and talent challenges—across the globe. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and driving positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

Media Contacts

CompTIA Spark: Anna Turman, [email protected]

TEKsystems: Kara Moran, [email protected]