URBAN TECH ACADEMY
An IT Education and Training nonprofit based in Atlanta and Chicago—focused on Youth STEM and adult IT education to careers. We provide immersive, lab-based teaching, mentoring, internship placement, and entrepreneurship-focused training to build IT skill development and create career opportunities in underserved communities.
OUR MISSION
Urban Tech Academy is a charitable, educational and civic organization created to provide IT skill development in underserved communities; by providing education to career opportunities for youth and adults.
OUR VISION
Urban Tech Academy will be the Silicone Valley for IT companies looking to diversify their work force with untapped talent from communities of Chicago and Atlanta.
YOUTH TECH
In partnership with six Local elementary and High schools, this is a comprehensive program the prepares at risk youth (students ages 14 to 24) for Science Technology Engineering Art and Math (STEAM Careers). The education to careers model focuses on immersive teaching with lab base training.
The program is implemented in cohorts of 25 to 30 students at various locations throughout Englewood, Auburn Gresham, Chatham and Grand Crossing.
OUR METHODOLOGY
IMMERSIVE TEACHING
Lab Based Training
COACHING AND MENTORING
Guidance for Success
INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT
Real World Experience
ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING
Business Skill Development
PROGRAMS
CODING AND ROBOTICS
COMPUTER BUILD AND REPAIR
WEB AND APP DEVELOPMENT
CYBER SECURITY
IT CERTIFICATION TRACK
Our IT Certification Track is a streamlined pathway that engages students for the purpose of academic preparation for IT careers and advanced level certifications.
- Basic training through the Cisco Network Academy for entry level IT Certifications.
- Basic training through the Microsoft IT Academy for Office 365 and Microsoft Suite Courses and certifications.
COMPUTER BUILD AND REPAIR
Students learn the basics of computer hardware and software through the hands on experience by rebuilding and refurbishing pc’s, laptop’s and desktop terminals. Urban Tech Academy is located at 815 W. 63rd Street, Chicago IL 60621.
URBAN TECH ACADEMY
815 W. 63rd Street
Chicago IL. 60621
Serving Atlanta and Chicago.
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