What We’re Up To
This year, we’ve been working hard to provide new tech trainings opportunities, connect candidates with employers, and create spaces to connect. Our new Learn and Earn program launched this Fall, Hack the Gap team is hiring, and we have more new fun things coming soon!
Learn and Earn
The Learn and Earn program is a paid learning program for those looking to gain skills as UX/UI designers. This training opportunity will be focused on providing young adults with the required skills, certifications and credentials to enter or continue on a pathway into tech.
This opportunity is for young adults, ages 18-30 to develop new and existing technical skills through real projects and get access to career development opportunities.
Our current programs starting this January include the following:
User Experience Design
Project Management Focused on Building Technology
Data Analyst
*This program is in partnership with Ramsey County and St. Paul and is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.
Senior White House Advisor Tom Perez Visits with Learn and Earn Participants
Hack the Gap was joined by Bridgemakers and Youth Lens 360’s E3L Cohort to share more about the Learn and Earn program with Senior White House Advisor Tom Perez. Hack the Gap participants Xai Yang and Francess Parson shared their experiences in the program and how they envision their tech careers.
The event took place at the Osborn370 building in downtown St Paul and included representatives from the City of St Paul and Ramsey County. It highlighted the importance of making tech accessible through cross-sector collaborations and partnerships.
Learn and Earn program participants including Xai Yang (back left) and Francess Parsons (front left), and CEO Caroline Karanja (front, second from the left) with Senior White House Advisor Tom Perez.
Come Work with Us!
We’re currently hiring for these positions:
Teaching Assistant
Digital Design Apprentice
Fun Things We’re Excited About
You’re the first to know that we have new stickers dropping soon! These are going to look SO GREAT thanks to Sticker Mule. Grab yours at our next event!
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