AccessPoint

We're removing barriers and driving opportunities for young people and underrepresented groups by providing access to education, mentorship, financial support and long-term careers in #tech. Learn more here: ow.ly/gz3f50G94ef #AccessPoint

Watch as program graduate Kevin talks about the financial benefits of #AccessPoint over traditional career pathways. accesspointprogram.org

Access Point champions diversity in tech 🌈. Your contribution drives change and opens doors for underrepresented talents. Give today! accesspointprogram.org #diversityintech #empoweryouth

"That's our measure of impact: Being able to say that no matter what the barrier is... we can help." – Christy M., @AccessPointIT Learn how the Missouri Chamber is supporting opportunities through its Industry-Driven IT Apprenticeship Grant Program ⬇️ bit.ly/3G8kyko

Just months after completing Access Point’s training while in high school, our apprentices receive competitive salaries and robust benefits packages as part of their full-time employment. 💰🎓accesspointprogram.org #careersuccess #apprenticeship

“Every faculty member I’ve been with has been very supportive. From the teachers down to the hypercare, everybody wants you to succeed. It makes you want to succeed too.” Watch to see what else Daniel has to say about being a part of the #AccessPoint program!

Access Point builds a better tomorrow 🌅. Your donation constructs brighter tech horizons. Donate and be a part of the future. accesspointprogram.org #BrighterTech #SupportYouth

Access Point bridges the skills gap, offering high school students a pathway to entry-level jobs across sectors to meet high demand for skilled professionals. 🚀💼 accesspointprogram.org #TechCareer #SkillsGap

Watch as Access Point grad Marissa discusses how our program resembles a family based on her experiences. accesspointprogram.org

We have received funding from @Missourichamber for incentive funding to expand in Minnesota. This week, join us as we celebrate the great work taking place in the IT sector by other organizations. Learn more on our website! accecspointprogram.org #NAW2023 #apprenticeshipUSA

@MissouriChamber National Apprenticeship Week is here! Follow us to learn about IT apprenticeships in STL & MSP. Our mission to improve DEI in the IT sector has expanded, and we have begun our 3rd year in operations, actively serving our 4th cohort. #NAW2023 #apprenticeshipUSA

Signing Day for 30 recent STL HS grads officially launched to start their apprenticeships! 🚀 With family, donors, business leaders, national/Missouri workforce and education partners, each signed formal agreements to enter the program’s next phase! ow.ly/gz3f50G94ef

We partnered with @BerkeleyCollege to teach 180 high school students from Newark’s Summer Youth Employment Program about #tech careers. They did a great job creating a fake business that they presented. We can't wait to see how our partnership evolves and helps many students!

The @APGA_Tour @AscensionCCG presented by @daughertytweets held a youth clinic/dinner for students of our program, schools and organizations. Students learned about golf, how to play and the APGA tour. We couldn’t thank the pros enough for their time! ow.ly/WXUx50PwOsl

As a part of our Government Engagement Program, we met with Florissant Mayor Tim Lowery & Director of Economic Development Pat Mulcahy. Impressed with our program, Mayor Lowery pledged to link us directly to additional Florissant government resources to help our mission!

STL's Cohort 4 is excited to start after our student/parent info session. Cohort 3 helped out and shared guidance with new students as they start a Python class on 8/21 at STLCC! Thank you to the AP team who helped with this event!

Meet Ron Daugherty, President & CEO of @daughertytweets for our next CEO Thought Leadership episode. Ron shares how he’s building more diversity in the technology space with @AccessPointIT Watch July 26 1pm linkedin.com/events/7087498…

We won the @stlouisbiz's - @StLouis_Inno 2023 Fire/Startup Exit Award in the Fire Starter/Community Builder category! This could not have happened without @daughertytweets, our employer/higher ed partners, and our hardworking students! ow.ly/VUzb50Pgqr3

Proud to partner with Mastercard to help transport young technologists from the St. Louis @AccessPointIT program. Read the full story on @MastercardNews. mstr.cd/3IgjHQf

We are looking forward to students learning about how to enter the IT field with a secured full time job with @AccessPointIT at this year's conference!