TechCrunch

JANUARY 10, 2022

London-based Kodland , which started out back in 2018 offering in-person courses for children to learn digital skills like computer programming before switching focus to online learning from early 2020, has closed a $9 million Series A funding round to scale into more markets. Ireland, the U.S.,

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2022

After launching its inaugural school of engineering earlier this year and raising pre-seed funding, Nigeria’s AltSchool has expanded its catalog to include data and product schools, responding to the growing demand for these technical skills by youth and employers. The demand for technical talent is at an all-time high.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Comcast is launching a program to provide free Wi-Fi in community centers as part of an effort to improve internet access for students in low-income areas, the company said Thursday. The lift zones are meant for students without ready internet access or a place to study.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

From people in Latin America who face severe water scarcity to at-risk human rights defenders and students with disabilities, our users and their families are the ones who best convey the impact of our work. Consider third grade student Brennan Draves. Brennan Draves and his mother, Lindsay Draves, at school. Martus Desktop 4.5

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

AltSchool provides a solution as an online school with a curriculum to improve/upskill non-technical people with technical and soft skills while partnering with higher institutions to provide diploma certificates. You might need a BSc if you want to be a doctor or nurse and some of these other skills.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 10, 2025

Volunteers offer valuable skills, time, and enthusiasm to ensure nonprofit programs and events can take place. A volunteer recruitment plan is a strategy for attracting and recruiting new volunteers who have skills and interests that align with a nonprofits core needs. What does a volunteer recruitment plan look like?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Financial factors can include the higher cost of education and growing student debt, stagnant wages, the rising cost of living, and volatile inflation rates. Therefore, working closely with youth organizations and local schoolsand encouraging them to educate and facilitate a culture of volunteerismwill likely boost engagement in the long run.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 5, 2021

In the past week, Coderhouse, a live cohort-based learning platform, and Crehana, an on-demand skills development service for the enterprise, both announced financing rounds. Patiño said that 80% of their revenue comes from Argentina, and the capital resources will help them grow their 21,000 student base to other countries.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 2, 2012

What skills are necessary? Interns and students. Local universities are rich in fresh, untapped talent in the form of students looking to gain important work experience in their fields. Only go with the necessities, essential skills and ask for references and/or work examples. What is my budget and time frame?

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 23, 2013

The National Association of College and Employers Job Outlook 2013 survey found that computer and information science degrees are among the most in-demand as of late, meaning it’s in your company’s best interest to nab talented computer science students before your competitors. Consider hosting a “tech talk” for computer science students.

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VisionLink

MAY 14, 2012

It helps them be able to place their best students on a career path, and it helps you as you can articulate the kind of person you are looking for. The key is to be thoughtful about your sources; go to the appropriate college department or to certain key professors who specialize in the fields in which you need an intern.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Led by Benetech’s VP of Engineering Gerardo Capiel, we will create an online space, SocialCoding4Good, where people in the tech community interested in social causes can volunteer ideas, connections, time and skills. CityOptions The best idea we received last year for a new project is getting underway! Read2Go Bookshare goes mobile!

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TechCrunch

JUNE 9, 2022

When he came home to Tunis, he met many students who wanted to build products like him each summer. As such, most venture-backed startups build around upskilling students and professionals in software engineering and generally tech-facing skills. Students on the platform go through two types of programs.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 25, 2022

To give students the tools and skills to create a brighter future for themselves and empower them to take action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As the students learn more about the SDGs, they learn more about their community and the impact of sustainability on it. Creating Lasting Change.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

You might have started searching for a tech-oriented co-founder to help you launch your idea, only to find that your startup can’t afford the ongoing salary for a skilled software developer. Some examples include: Organize a local market research campaign (best for services that involve connecting businesses with customers).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The hot button issue was capacity, skills, and lack of resources. It was articulated as: “We don’t have the skills to analyze, slice and dice, and make sense of our data, so it is hard to do it well.” I hear this too often from nonprofits. The people with skills are out there.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2012

To celebrate, TechSoup's partner in India, BiGTech , held the Find an IT Partner event in Mumbai to connect local nonprofits with IT students. The event was hosted by the Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBIT), giving the IT students at the school a chance to hone their professional skills in a real work environment.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

The ongoing conversation about student debt and the value of a college credential exacerbates the issue for higher education institutions. do not feel their education was worth the cost, colleges and universities have to work harder and smarter to recruit, enroll, and retain students.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

11NTC Day of Service Volunteers Now in its thirteenth year, the Day of Service provide an opportunity for nonprofit techies to give something back to the local community where the Nonprofit Technology Conference is held. We need your help to get The Stride Center students interview ready!

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TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2021

Frustrated, she decided to try training engineers to meet her team’s hiring standards by mentoring at a local coding bootcamp. Formation aims to offer an experience beyond bootcamps, which Sophie argues “have gotten too big, too fast, churning hundreds or thousands of students through fixed curriculums without individualized attention.”.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 3, 2024

The motivating factors that prompt students to enroll in a community college are as varied and diverse as their academic and socio-economic backgrounds. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics , only thirteen percent of all community college students complete by earning a degree or credential in two years.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 20, 2022

As a result, educators have an important opportunity to harness and facilitate this passion by connecting students to the global citizen science community. Students have the chance to present the workshops’ findings to the global citizen science community and take part in the WEF’s programming.

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The Verge

JUNE 29, 2020

The local public high school let students bring laptops home to use for their (voluntary) remote-learning program, but not hotspots, he said.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2021

Could you reach out to local food pantries or meal service organizations that could help provide food for your programming or volunteers? Are there local nonprofits that run warehouses or resale shops that you could purchase equipment or furniture from? . Many high school students are required to volunteer in order to graduate. .

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 6, 2021

million seed round and a student loan financing facility of $25 million from Nigerian financial institution Sterling Bank. That’s what Decagon hopes for by training and connecting engineers to work remotely with both local and international companies. Today, Decagon is announcing its $1.5 Canada, the U.K., and Germany.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 13, 2022

Today, we have over 750 courses, which we believe is the largest catalog of corporate training available in Spanish today, as well as great features that help students apply what they learn.”. At the end of 2021, almost 100,000 students had used its platform, up from 28,000 the year prior.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Reach out to the chef of a popular local restaurant or send a call out to any supporters who are baking aficionados to host a virtual cooking or baking class as a fundraiser. Have people register for your event, then livestream the class to your participants so they can learn some new skills and recipes from the comfort of their own homes.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

By assembling a diverse group of passionate individuals and organizations around your cause, your nonprofit can tap into more resources, skills, and perspectives to amplify your impact. Event sponsorship : Partner with local businesses to sponsor your events, which can help reduce costs and increase your event’s appeal.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Fundraising is a skilled profession. To become a fundraiser, start by learning the skills and commit to mastering the craft – which takes time. My professional fundraising career began when I accepted a position on the Board of the local rescue mission. How many students will get to participate in an afterschool program?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

They offer tailored instruction to fit any age group, skill level, and style. Since then, student enrollment has quintupled, the budget—including scholarship grants—tripled, and outreach activities expanded through valuable community partnerships. Our greatest successes are off stage.”

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

By making the investment, school leaders are trying to avoid some of the pitfalls of placing young children in buildings designed for older students, including lost learning time when tiny feet have to meander down long hallways to bathrooms and cafeterias. Two students play in a veterinary-themed classroom at Jefferson Early Learning Center.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Mike Smith’s a bit older than the age of your average college student, but he and two other cohorts from Syracuse University (Ian Dickerson and Frank Taylor) have already launched Centscere , a startup that takes your Facebook and Twitter activity and turns it into charitable bucks. All hail small (and local) business.

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NTEN

JULY 22, 2021

Last year, as jobs, schools, government services, social gatherings, and everyday tasks moved online, there blossomed a growing recognition that digital access and skills are critical in our society and should be a universal human right.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Offering virtual volunteer opportunities helps many nonprofit organizations connect with new audiences and grow their reach beyond their local communities. That’s one of the best things about volunteering; there are a variety of ways for individuals to make an impact according to their interests and skills.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

is a nonprofit educational and vocational training organization that has been working with local at-risk populations since 2009. Smooth Transition's life skills development and educational training increase levels of employability. It also costs students the ability to complete their work. Smooth Transition, Inc.,

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TechCrunch

APRIL 11, 2023

The startup’s goal is to create “small Silicon Valleys” across Vietnam, with educational centers that help prepare students of all ages for careers in tech. MindX’s educational offerings have now expanded beyond coding to in-demand skills like blockchain, data analytics and UI/UX design.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 11, 2023

The startup’s goal is to create “small Silicon Valleys” across Vietnam, with educational centers that help prepare students of all ages for careers in tech. MindX’s educational offerings have now expanded beyond coding to in-demand skills like blockchain, data analytics and UI/UX design.

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