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Work with DPI’s Apprenticeship Program

DPI’s Full Stack Software Development Apprenticeship Program works with corporations to identify and train tech talent to fill critical roles. Our North Star: Increase Chicagoland’s underrepresented tech talent supply and drive equitable economic growth in the region.

Tech-talent Pipeline

DPI targets the untapped, underrepresented talent of Chicago, and delivers our partners a consistent pipeline of diverse, highly technical talent.

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The Need

Thousands of unfilled technical roles in Chicago.

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The Opportunity

Currently less than 12% Black and Brown talent in tech.

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The Impact

Careers that can transform lives and families.

By the Numbers in Our First Year:

63

Apprentices trained.

30

Apprentices placed at Chicago-area companies.

70%

People of color. 50% Women.

32

Average age.

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Interested in working with us to recruit and train top-notch talent? Contact us today.

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