RALEIGH,
N.C., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NPower, a
leading, national tech training nonprofit focused on increasing
economic mobility for young people and military-connected
individuals through tech jobs, is proud to announce the appointment
of Nick Allen as the new Executive
Director for NPower North Carolina.
As Executive Director, Allen will oversee NPower's regional
programs and operations in the Raleigh-Durham area, including leading the
recruitment, training, certification, paid internship, and job
placement of NPower North Carolina graduates. Additionally, he will
leverage his expertise to seek, establish, and uphold strategic
partnerships with funders, corporations, and the local government
to bolster NPower North Carolina's impact in the area.
Bringing over 15 years of experience in local nonprofit
ecosystems and a deep commitment to youth development and community
organizing across the Triangle region, Nick will succeed
Ray Trapp, who served as the
previous Executive Director from June
2023 to April 2024.
"We are ecstatic to have Nick lead NPower North Carolina into
its next phase of growth," said Jonathan
Pride, Vice President of Field Operations at NPower. "We are
confident that his relentless passion for community, data-centric
mindset, and approach rooted in racial equity will help NPower
North Carolina continue to close the digital divide in the
region."
With a robust background in nonprofit leadership and community
engagement, Allen joins NPower from United Way of the Greater
Triangle, where he served as the Chief Program Officer since 2017.
During his tenure, Allen led and served various teams, including
grantmaking, marketing, and volunteer engagement, as well as
fostered strategic initiatives centered on collaboration and
innovation to help eradicate poverty and inequity in the
region.
Allen's achievements at United Way include building a Community
Impact strategy centered on racial and gender equity, delivering
significant resources to local nonprofits, and serving over 200,000
residents annually. His leadership in establishing a Rapid Response
Fund, which raised and distributed $2
million in crisis response, exemplifies his dedication to
community resilience and empowerment.
NPower North Carolina provides tuition-free, virtual-led
technology training, and certifications to young adults 18-26,
veterans, and their spouses. The organization's award-winning
training model provides employers with diverse talent equipped with
the competencies of an information technology (IT) professional
with one to two years of experience. Their free flagship program,
NPower Tech Fundamentals, teaches students the basics of IT,
assists with job placements and offers opportunities to earn
industry-recognized certifications.
"I am deeply honored to join the remarkable team at NPower and
continue the vital work to empower individuals in the Triangle
community through technology education and workforce development,"
said Nick Allen. "NPower's training
programs are not only equipping individuals with technical skills
but also building pathways for economic prosperity that will
benefit communities and generations to come."
About NPower
NPower is a national nonprofit that
provides free tech training, support services, and job placement
assistance to young adults, military-connected individuals, and
women from under-resourced communities. Since their founding in
2000, they've offered tech fundamentals and advanced career
training opportunities to over 10,000 students in 13 cities.
NPower's unique approach combines rigorous training, and
trauma-informed support services, addressing the academic, social,
and emotional needs of our students. Their strength is seeing
students of non-traditional backgrounds through pivotal life
transitions. Led by a team that reflects the diversity of their
students, the organization empowers students to drive change in
their own lives and communities. As NPower expands into 12 new
markets by 2030, they're ensuring they create a tech workforce that
mirrors the world around us. To learn more about NPower, visit
http://www.npower.org.
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