Michigan Digital Skills Initiative

Sunday, March 1, 2020 - 00:00 to Tuesday, March 1, 2022 - 00:00
Email: 
regionalinitiatives@ncwit.org
Main Contact First Name: 
Stephanie
Main Contact Last Name: 
Weber
Opportunity Region: 
Michigan
Audience: 
AiC Community Member and Awardee
General Public
Woman in College

NCWIT works with computing and technical leaders in the region to identify skill sets and training opportunities that align with employers’ needs. The end goal is to offer a diverse menu of online and in-person choices for those who qualify regardless of their location or schedule. These opportunities will be paid through the Digital Skills grant at no cost to the participant.

View the list of current technical training opportunities online.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet both NCWIT's eligibility and application requirements for this digital skills grant opportunity AND separate eligibility and application requirements for partnering providers. Please refer to all of the NCWIT digital skills grant requirements below. For partnering providers, please refer to their websites.

 

Applicants must meet ALL of these requirements

Applicants must meet ONE of these requirements

  1. Currently living in Michigan
  2. Actively seeking employment in Michigan
  3. Self-identify as a woman, genderqueer, or non-binary
  4. US citizen or authorized to work in the US
  5. Have not received previous funding for digital skills training from NCWIT
  • A member of the Aspirations in Computing community OR
  • Re-entering the workforce with interest in a computing/ technology career OR
  • Considering changing careers with a new career in computing/ technology OR
  • Already in a technical computing role but wish to advance their career with additional digital skill

 

Getting Started

  • View the list of current technical training opportunities online.

Additional Information

  • Interested in proposing your own course or training opportunity? Have questions about the technical training opportunities or Michigan Digital Skills Initiatives? Please contact the NCWIT Regional Initiative Group, at regionalinitiatives@ncwit.org.

 

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