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The Urban Center for Community Innovation and Technology (UC2IT)® provides a rich learning environment for young adults, particularly those living in underserved communities. We provide broad-based workforce development designed to prepare youth adults for career opportunities related to the “Future of Work.” The overall goal of UC2IT is to provide a well-structured environment in which young men and women are encouraged, supported, and effectively guided as they work to reach their human potential; and become high-achieving contributors to their respective professions, communities, and to society.
UC2IT® provides a rich online Learning Environment in combination with interactive “hands-on” skills training through our partnership with other Tech-based organizations. This skills training and workforce development is in direct alignment with industry trends that reflect significant changes in required workforce skills, particularly for emerging, well-paying professional “new collar” jobs and careers.
Many “high-quality” jobs increasingly require technology-related knowledge and skills, as well as cognitive and social skills. UC2IT® gives young adults the type of requisite tech skills required for entry into an increasing number of current and emerging technology-related career opportunities.
The UC2IT® Workforce Development programs are comprised of both Foundational skills training and more advanced training, which lead to formal IT Certifications. The Foundational skills curriculum is comprised of learning modules available through our online UC2IT Learning site. Program participants normally complete the foundational skills training in order to be eligible for more advanced IT Skills training. Our team of trained IT specialists and professionals are also available to provide mentorship and support to young adults as they advance through the UC2IT® learning process.