About NC Tech Paths

NC TECH PATHS » About NC Tech Paths

About NC Tech Paths

NC TECH PATHS » About NC Tech Paths

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

Providing tech talent solutions for North Carolina employers who face a shortage of qualified workers.

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

kate vermilyea

director of operations

Arianan Williamson

Ariana Williamson

director of strategic partnerships

leclair boone - talent development manager

Leclair boone

Talent development manager

caitlin pitkin massey - talent recruitment manager

Caitlin Pitkin Massey

talent recruitment manager

doren tripp - director of community engagement

Doren Tripp

director of community engagement

tiger posey - community manager

Tiger Posey

community manager

johanna anderson -

Johanna Anderson

director of philanthropy