ActivateWork

06/25/2026

Last night's Alumni Social was LIT 🔥

We welcomed graduates from every year of the program, reconnecting with their cohorts, making new connections, sharing wisdom, and celebrating wins.

And the best part? The PARADE of bell rings for alums who have landed jobs! 🔔 Some were hired recently (one just HOURS before!); a few have been settling into their roles for a year or more, but never got the chance to come back and ring their own bell.

Thank you to everyone who came through and made this party so unforgettable—each of you makes this community what it is, and we're beyond grateful to be part of your story and to celebrate the milestones together.

Shine on, ActivateWork Fam! ✨

06/18/2026

ActivateWork grads—we’re excited to see you at our Alumni Social next week! 🎉

Join us back on campus for an evening filled with connection, conversation, and community. Reconnect with your cohort, meet fellow graduates, and celebrate the journey you’ve been on since graduation. 💙

📅 Wednesday
🕔 5:00–7:30 PM
📍 ActivateWork campus

The evening will include pizza, activity stations, prizes, and special bell-ringing celebrations for recent grads who've launched their tech careers.

We already have more than 35 alumni registered—we hope you’ll be there too!

✉️ Check your email for a link to RSVP, or reach out to let us know you're coming.

06/16/2026

What’s with all the bell ringing around here? 🔔

It means someone has something big to celebrate. 🎉

In the ActivateWork office, the big silver bell rings every time a learner gets hired. And every time it rings, we stop what we’re doing to cheer.

We love this tradition because it reflects something real about who we are. We care deeply about the people in our programs, we celebrate their wins as a community, and we stay invested in their success long after graduation.

That’s why we especially love it when graduates come back to ring their own bell. There’s something really special about welcoming them back, celebrating together again, and being reminded that these relationships don’t end when the program does.

That bell holds a lot of joy and a lot of heart—it symbolizes the Sound of a New Beginning. 💛

06/11/2026

🎉 Today, we’re celebrating Collier Pierce!

After graduating from our IT Support & Security Fundamentals cohort last September, Collier has officially landed a Service Desk Technician role with C Squared Computer Consulting. 👏

His coaches describe him as a standout learner—someone who didn’t just focus on his own success, but helped those around him succeed too. From earning extra certifications to creating a study guide for the CompTIA A+ exam that’s still used today, Collier showed us what it means to lead with both skill and heart.

Through it all, he stayed committed, kept pushing forward, and never gave up on his goal.
We’re so proud of you, Collier—this is just the beginning 🚀

Know someone ready to start their own journey into tech? Tag them below or send them our way!

06/04/2026

Today was all about community, connection, and career momentum at our Alumni Job Search Party!

We were grateful to welcome two incredible guest speakers:
🔍 Will Jermano from BlueSky Resource Solutions shared practical ways to increase your visibility on LinkedIn
💼 Makena Schramm from Brooksource broke down what recruiters really look for during technical interviews and job screenings

After the talks, our alumni jumped into breakout stations for personalized coaching on LinkedIn profiles, interviewing skills, job search strategy, and resumes—and the energy was incredible.

Huge thanks to our speakers, coaches, and alumni for showing up and supporting one another. This is what holistic job attainment support looks like. 🙌

06/02/2026

⚠️ LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! ⚠️

Deadline June 5: Apply today for our tuition-free "Cybersecurity with AI Tools" bootcamp starting June 15.

If you’re ready to build real cybersecurity skills—threat detection & response, monitoring & reporting, and network security—this 17-week course is designed to help you train with modern tools and real scenarios.

What you’ll get:
✅ Hybrid format (online instruction + in-person professional development)
✅ Full-time schedule, Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
✅ Credential prep for CompTIA Security+, Splunk Core User, and Google AI Essentials badge

The deadline to apply is THIS FRIDAY, June 5, so don't delay! Apply today: https://ow.ly/Eb1t50Z6OOh

This intermediate 15-week course offers hands-on training in cybersecurity, designed for those seeking to launch or advance their careers.

06/02/2026

⚠️ LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! ⚠️

Deadline June 9: Apply today for our tuition-free "Cybersecurity with AI Tools" bootcamp starting June 15.

If you’re ready to build real cybersecurity skills—threat detection & response, monitoring & reporting, and network security—this 17-week course is designed to help you train with modern tools and real scenarios.

What you’ll get:
✅ Hybrid format (online instruction + in-person professional development)
✅ Full-time schedule, Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
✅ Credential prep for CompTIA Security+, Splunk Core User, and Google AI Essentials badge

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, June 9, so don't delay! Apply today: https://ow.ly/Eb1t50Z6OOh

05/28/2026

What if the best way to solve your hiring challenges…isn’t hiring the same way you always have?

The Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology took a different approach—building their tech talent pipeline from the ground up through Apprenticeships.

Today, they’ve hired 11 ActivateWork apprentices, many of whom have already transitioned into full-time roles.

What made the difference?
💡 Curiosity
💡 Coachability
💡 Real-world readiness

As one leader shared:
“The curiosity level in every apprentice we’ve worked with is off the charts… It’s truly team-shifting.”

That’s the kind of talent that doesn’t just fill roles—it strengthens teams.

🔗 Learn how OIT revitalized its talent pipeline by collaborating with ActivateWork to think outside the box: https://ow.ly/vGiU50Z3rb3

05/26/2026

Finding great tech talent isn’t just about sourcing—it’s about strategy.

More employers are turning to apprenticeships to build teams that are:
✅ Skilled
✅ Loyal
✅ Ready to grow with the business

Our blog explores why this shift is happening—and what it means for both employers and career-seekers.

🔗 Read the full story: https://ow.ly/4Lgp50Z3rhb

05/21/2026

🎉 Graduation celebration time! 🎉

Yesterday, we celebrated the graduation of our first IT Support & Security Fundamentals cohort of 2026—and what a group they are.

This cohort brought energy, curiosity, and engagement from day one. Their valedictorian, Jaramie, shared a powerful reminder that success isn’t about always knowing what to do—it’s about asking the right questions.

We’re so grateful to Per Scholas instructors Marlin and Mahima for their guidance and encouragement, and for reminding learners to “stay curious, and stay in touch!”

The learners also created a short video sharing heartfelt thanks for their instructors and coaches, complete with illustrated portraits of Marlin and Mahima that truly captured them.

As they head into their capstone project at MSU, we’re proud to celebrate this milestone and cheer them on. 🎉

💙 Help us congratulate the ITSF Class of 2026!