named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
AI Prompt + Automation
Training in enterprise AI tools and workflow automation with preparation for Microsoft AB-900 and PL-900 certifications
Advancing Tech Careers Collaborative (ATCC)
Upskilling initiative for veterans and diverse young adults in partnership with corporate and nonprofit stakeholders
Cloud Computing
12-week virtual training in cloud architecture leading to AWS Cloud Practitioner and AWS Solutions Architect Associate certifications; designed for working tech professionals
Command Shift
Program advancing women in tech through targeted training, mentorship, and career development
Data Analytics
Program integrating data analytics into tech fundamentals, offering certifications in Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, and Excel
IT Support Specialist
Program teaching IT fundamentals including networking, troubleshooting, and infrastructure, preparing students for entry-level tech roles
Path2Tech
Tuition-free tech training pathway offering courses from fundamentals to advanced specializations in cybersecurity, cloud computing, data analytics, and AI automation, with industry certifications and job placement support
SkillBridge Cybersecurity
10-week, live-virtual cybersecurity training for active-duty military within 180 days of separation; includes CompTIA Sec+, Linux+, and Splunk certifications, career coaching, and mentorship
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Cybersecurity Skills Development 2 activities
- Advisory and governance structures for program innovation and sustainabilityEngages a National Advisory Council and an ATCC Steering Committee to advise on program innovation, sustainability, and the upskilling of NPower graduates in cybersecurity and cloud computing.
- Specialized cybersecurity training for active-duty and transitioning military personnelOffers a 10-week and advanced part-time cybersecurity certification training program for transitioning active-duty military service members through the Department of Defense SkillBridge initiative, covering threat management, vulnerability assessment, and secure operating systems, with full coverage of certification exam costs and mentoring.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 2 activities
- Community-based technology support and leadership developmentOperates a community help desk in Maryland where program graduates serve as team leads, providing technology support to community members while gaining leadership experience.
- Post-program alumni support and professional developmentOffers ongoing support to alumni to help them build wealth, advance professionally, and pursue leadership opportunities, including through workforce development partnerships.
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High School Dual Enrollment Programs 1 activity
- Higher education articulation and credit transfer partnershipsFacilitates credit transfer for participants to partner colleges through articulation agreements, enabling reduced time and cost toward associate’s or bachelor’s degrees.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Job placement and income advancement support for program graduatesSupports graduates in securing tech jobs, apprenticeships, and paid internships, with outcomes showing an average tripling of previous income. Provides ongoing career support and connects employers nationwide with trained tech talent.
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Tech Skills Training for Underserved Groups 1 activity
- Tuition-free technology training and job placement for young adults and military-connected individualsProvides tuition-free IT, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data analytics, and AI-infused technology training programs, including certification exam support, professional mentoring, and job placement assistance to young adults and military-connected individuals facing barriers to opportunity. Programs include in-demand credentials such as CompTIA Security+, AWS Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Power BI, and Microsoft Power Automation.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Virtual cloud architecture training for alumni and experienced individualsRuns a 12-week part-time virtual training program in cloud architecture covering cloud service management, infrastructure administration, and secure cloud design, preparing participants for AWS Cloud Practitioner and AWS Solutions Architect – Associate certifications.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$34.77M
Contributions & grants$34.50M99%
Program service revenue$1.60M5%
Investment income$6K0%
Other revenue$-1.34M
expenses
Total expenses$35.34M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$25.41M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$19.46M
Cash$1.02M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.90M
Net assets$16.56M
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +42.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 12
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| BERTINA CECCARELLI | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $353K |
| STEFANIE BOLES | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 40 | $293K |
| STEVE RAGAN | CHIEF EXTERNAL RELATIONS OFFICER (THRU AUG 2025) | 40 | $261K |
| ROBERT VAUGHN | CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER | 40 | $256K |
| JONATHAN PRIDE | VP OF FIELD OPERATIONS | 40 | $236K |
| BEATRICE TASSOT | VICE PRESIDENT, FIELD OPERATIONS & MILITARY PROGRA | 40 | $222K |
| BINTA VANN | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 40 | $218K |
| MACK CAMPBELL | VP, DEVELOPMENT & PRINCIPAL GIFTS | 40 | $217K |
| KENDRA PARLOCK | VP, PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $213K |
| PATRICK MA | VP, FINANCE AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS | 40 | $209K |
| KIM MITCHELL | VP, ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH & STRATEGY | 40 | $208K |
| LEAH CULLUM | EXEC DIR, PROGRAM & FIELD OPERATIONS | 40 | $206K |
board members · 13
- AMI DESAI — DIRECTOR
- ANUPAM SINGHAL — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPHER PERRY — DIRECTOR
- CLARE GRIFFIN-PASCOE — DIRECTOR
- DAVID REILLY — DIRECTOR
- DEAN DEL VECCHIO — DIRECTOR
- DIANE K SCHWARZ — DIRECTOR UNTIL 1/25
- DWIGHT D SHEPHERD — DIRECTOR
- FRANK PEDERSEN — DIRECTOR UNTIL 8/25
- GAIL FIERSTEIN — BOARD VICE CHAIR
- GERALD CHARLES JR — DIRECTOR
- GUILLERMO DIAZ JR — DIRECTOR
- GUY FRUDA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 42
Who they work with
- Accenture Partner — ATCC Steering Committee member organization supporting graduate upskilling in cybersecurity.
- Accenture Partner — Employer partner that hires NPower graduates into software and cloud support analyst roles.
- Accenture Partner — Sr. Managing Director from Accenture serves as Board Secretary
- Archangel Education + Technology Partner — Employer partner that hires NPower graduates into PC technician roles.
- Army Career Skills Program Government — NPower is an approved provider for the Army CSP.
- Auctane Partner — Advisory council member organization contributing customer service leadership.
- BNY Mellon Partner — Advisory council member organization contributing expertise to NPower initiatives.
- Bank of America Partner — ATCC Steering Committee member organization advising on technology infrastructure engineering.
- Capgemini Government Solutions Partner — Employer partner that hires NPower graduates into senior cloud consulting roles.
- Citi Partner — Advisory council co-chair organization providing digital automation and infrastructure expertise.
- Citi Partner — Employer partner that hires NPower graduates into technology and compliance roles and involves them in internal leadership teams.
- Citi Partner — VP from Citi, who is an NPower TX Graduate, serves as Board Observer
- DC Water Partner — Advisory council member organization providing strategic guidance to NPower programs.
- Department of Defense Government — NPower is an approved DoD SkillBridge provider.
- Department of Defense SkillBridge Partner — Partnership to provide tech training and credentialing to transitioning U.S. service members during their final 180 days of service.
- Fiserv Partner — Chief Operating Officer from Fiserv is a member of the NPower Emeritus Board
- HSBC Partner — Chief Procurement Officer from HSBC is a member of the NPower Emeritus Board
- Humana Partner — Advisory council member organization contributing IT security and enterprise information protection expertise.
- IBM Partner — Director from IBM, a Rear Admiral (Retired), is on the board
- Indeed Partner — Collaborates with NPower to deliver a virtual career development program focused on job search skills.
- KPMG Partner — Advisory council member organization advising on IT shared services.
- Kelly Partner — Advisory council member organization contributing IT leadership insight to NPower.
- LinkedIn Partner — Provides NPower alumni with access to LinkedIn Premium licenses and LinkedIn Learning courses through a partnership.
- Mastercard Partner — Advisory council member organization providing technology infrastructure expertise.
- Matt Velez Partner — Executive Director, National Instructors Institute
- Meta Partner — VP from Meta, who is an NPower NY Graduate, serves as Board Observer
- Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget Partner — Government employer partner that hires NPower graduates into project coordination roles.
- Mizuho Americas Partner — Advisory council member organization contributing community relations and corporate sustainability expertise.
- NPowerMATCH Partner — Mentorship program connecting students with industry professionals
- Oracle Partner — Advisory council member organization providing cloud infrastructure finance expertise.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Certification and Portfolio-Driven Career Preparationmethodology: certification_plus_portfolioBy combining industry-recognized certifications with real-world project portfolios and personalized career navigation, NPower improves employment outcomes because tangible proof of skill increases competitiveness in the digital workforce.
- Employer-Engaged Workforce Trainingmethodology: employer_engaged_workforce_trainingBy aligning training curricula with current employer demands and directly connecting non-traditional job seekers to hiring companies, NPower accelerates entry into tech careers because relevance to market needs increases job placement success and program responsiveness.
- Integrated Social Capital Developmentmethodology: social_capital_developmentBy embedding mentorship, coaching, and professional networking into all learning pathways, NPower increases graduates' access to industry opportunities and support systems because relationships and guidance improve persistence and job placement in tech fields.
- Military-to-Cybersecurity Transition Modelmethodology: military_to_cyber_transitionBy leveraging military experience as a foundation for cybersecurity training and using an intensive bootcamp model with certifications and mentorship, NPower enables rapid career transition because structured, credential-focused programs align with veterans' discipline and operational readiness.
- Personalized Learning and AI-Infused Pathwaysmethodology: personalized_learning_pathwaysBy tailoring curriculum pathways to learners' styles and interests and using AI to guide progression, NPower improves individual success in tech training because adaptive, learner-centered models increase engagement and mastery of future-proof skills.