Connecting Northwest NC with the Tech Economy
NC Tech Paths is on a mission to provide our rural neighbors with access to the tech economy through skills training, professional development, job placement, and wraparound services.
Our vision is for NWNC to be a thriving tech hub, where remote and hybrid tech jobs provide our neighbors with high-wage work, where our Main Street businesses are growing, and our young residents want to stay.
Our Vision
Offering career opportunities for the workforce in Northwest NC who want to pursue high-demand, high-wage jobs in the digital economy.
Supporting community economic development in Northwest NC by revitalizing the local economy and downtowns with tech innovation.
Advancing social justice by bridging demographic gaps, such as the rural-urban divide, that limit access and inclusion in the digital economy.
SO HOW ARE WE DOING?
Million Dollars in direct economic impact in Year One
PROGRAM GRADUATES PLACED IN JOBS
MILLION IN GRADUATE SALARIES
2022 IMPACT REPORT
DOWNLOAD REPORT
Our Partners
We partner with the best organizations to provide resources, training, and educational opportunities to help individuals build a career in the technology sector.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Join us in supporting the growth of the tech industry in North Carolina and invest in the future of our workforce. To learn more about our corporate sponsorship packages, schedule a meeting with our Director of Strategic Partnerships. Together, we can build a stronger and more vibrant tech community in our state.
sponsor a learner's tuition
Eager to contribute to the mission but looking more toward sponsoring one learner’s tuition? We have opportunities for that as well!
Typical range for learner’s tuition: $5,000-$10,000
SPONSOR A LEARNER'S CERTIFICATION OR FEES
Sponsor a learner’s certification in Comp TIA A+, or another achievement.
Typical range for learner’s certification/fees: $200-$5,000
SPONSOR A LEARNER'S LIVING STIPEND
Sponsor a learner’s certification in Comp TIA A+, or another achievement.
Typical range for learner’s certification/fees: $200-$5,000
SPONSOR LEARNER EQUIPMENT
Private donors enjoy being able to give our neighbors the opportunity to “earn while they learn.”
Typical range for learner’s living stipend: $2,500-5,000 per learner
MASTHEAD SPONSORSHIPS
Refurbished laptops from our partner, E2D (Eliminate the Digital Divide) are wonderful machines that have successfully provided 10s of learners an opportunity to dive deeply into their work.
Typical range for learner’s equipment: $100-$1,000
Meet the team
Our team is skilled and committed to helping people and businesses succeed in the digital economy, from coding to managing projects.
karen barnes
interim executive director
kate vermilyea
director of operations
Ariana Williamson
director of strategic partnerships
Leclair boone
Talent development manager
Caitlin Pitkin Massey
talent recruitment manager
Doren Tripp
director of community engagement
Tiger Posey
community manager
Johanna Anderson
director of philanthropy