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A giant check makes for a great photo, but a true partnership makes an even bigger impact.

Wells Fargo has consistently been more than a funder. They've been a partner, sharing our belief that when talented, driven people have access to the right training, support, and opportunities, there is no limit to what they can achieve.

Their support helps power tuition-free tech training, career coaching, job attainment services, learner support resources, and financial literacy coaching through our partner ProsperBridge.

Together, we're helping learners build skills, launch careers, strengthen their financial futures, and create lasting prosperity for themselves and their families.

We're grateful to celebrate this milestone alongside our Wells Fargo partners and the learners whose success makes this work possible.

💙 Thank you to the Wells Fargo Foundation for a $300,000 investment in ActivateWork and the learners we serve, and for your ongoing partnership in this important work.

We love celebrating stories like this! 💛

Juan Marquez has always been driven by the desire to create stability and opportunity for his family. Despite challenges throughout his life—from early hearing loss to losing his job during the pandemic—Juan never stopped moving forward.

He joined ActivateWork’s training program, stepped into a cybersecurity apprenticeship with Ping Identity, and quickly excelled. That experience led to a full-time role, followed by a promotion to DevOps Engineer, and ultimately helped his family achieve a huge milestone: buying their first home.

Juan’s journey shows what can happen when motivated individuals get access to the right support and on-the-job learning.

👉 Read his full story and see what’s possible: https://ow.ly/E9nW50ZU2Zp

Finding great tech talent isn’t just about sourcing—it’s about strategy.

More employers are turning to apprenticeships to build teams that are:
✅ Skilled
✅ Loyal
✅ Ready to grow with the business

Our blog explores why this shift is happening—and what it means for both employers and career-seekers.

🔗 Read the full story: https://ow.ly/4Lgp50Z3rhb

When TeamLogic IT welcomed ActivateWork Apprentices onto their team, one quality stood out right away: enthusiasm.

According to CTO Danny Ramey, the Apprentices brought a desire to learn, grow, and contribute from day one.

That's one of the strengths of Apprenticeship.

Employers gain team members who are developing technical skills while also bringing motivation and commitment that help organizations succeed.

Learn more about how Apprenticeship helped TeamLogic IT build a stronger IT support team in our newest case study: https://ow.ly/3xbR50ZRbrj

A strong tech training program should help you do more than finish a course.

When comparing programs, look for six things:
1️⃣ Industry-aligned technical training
2️⃣ Professional skills development
3️⃣ Career coaching
4️⃣ Interview preparation
5️⃣ Employer connections
6️⃣ Continued support after training

Together, these elements can help career changers move from learning new skills to navigating a real job search.

See the complete guide to evaluating whether a free IT training program can actually help you land a job in tech: https://activatework.org/free-tech-training-job-placement-what-prospective-learners-should-know/

🚀 Thinking about a career in technology?

Stop by our Open House on October 1 and get an inside look at ActivateWork's training programs.

✅ Learn about our programs
✅ Meet our team
✅ Ask questions about the application process
✅ Tour our classrooms and office space

📅 October 1
⏰ 10:00 AM–Noon

Whether you're considering a career transition, returning to the workforce, or exploring what's next, we're here to help you learn more about the opportunities available through ActivateWork.

We can't wait to meet you!

Traditional hiring certainly helped TeamLogic IT of West Denver find candidates.

But it didn't always connect them with candidates who matched their people-first approach to IT support.

Through Apprenticeship with ActivateWork, they found a hiring solution built around long-term fit, growth, and opportunity.

The outcome was more than hiring employees. It was building a workforce prepared to grow with the organization.

Learn why TeamLogic IT believes Apprenticeship helps uncover talent that traditional hiring methods can miss: https://ow.ly/Bpl150ZL0qq

Can a free IT training program really help you get a job in tech?

Yes, but “free” should not be the only factor you consider.

The strongest programs do more than teach technical skills. They also help learners develop professional skills, prepare for interviews, understand the job search, connect with employers, and keep moving forward after graduation.

Our latest blog shares six factors to consider before choosing a program.

Read more: https://ow.ly/e00s50ZMnyl

Successful IT hiring isn't only about certifications and experience.

TeamLogic IT of West Denver needed people who could solve technical problems while helping clients feel supported and understood.

Through Apprenticeship with ActivateWork, they found team members who brought empathy, curiosity, and a desire to learn alongside their technical training.

That's what makes Apprenticeship so powerful: it helps employers discover talent that traditional hiring methods often miss.

Read the full TeamLogic IT case study to see how Apprenticeship helped build a stronger IT support team: https://ow.ly/OqOB50ZKZLT