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Globant and NPower Deepen Partnership to Support Military Personnels’ Transition to Civilian Life
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17 Sep 2024
Press Release
Globant will support NPower by providing funding for its SkillBridge program, which aims to create seamless transitions for active-duty military personnel as they approach civilian life
SAN FRANCISCO – September 17, 2024 - Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, today announced it is strengthening its long-standing partnership with NPower, a leading, national tech training nonprofit focused on increasing economic mobility for young adults and military-connected individuals through tech jobs. Over the next two years, Globant will be focused on supporting the scaling of NPower’s SkillBridge Cybersecurity program, a joint program with the U.S. Department of Defense which aims to create seamless transitions for active-duty military personnel as they approach civilian life via a free-of-charge cyber workforce development program.
NPower’s SkillBridge Cybersecurity program consists of a 10-week training period wherein students earn essential cybersecurity industry certifications and boost their networks to secure job interviews, all while retaining their active security clearances. With additional funding and support from Globant, NPower plans to scale the program to new locations and enroll a total of 500 students over the next two years, significantly expanding its reach and impact.
Globant began its support of NPower in 2020 by providing military veterans and their spouses with funding for hands-on technology training from Globant volunteers in Dallas and New York City, designed to support them as they transitioned to civilian careers, which has since expanded to multiple markets nationwide. In December 2022, Globant deepened its partnership with NPower by pledging to provide financial support, advisory services, and experienced volunteers over the following two years.
“We are proud to support NPower’s mission to train more young adults and military-connected individuals – who are typically underrepresented in the tech industry – and support them as they make the significant transition from active-duty personnel to civilians,” said Nicolas Kaplun, Chief Business Officer of North America at Globant. “We believe that diversity is an essential aspect of innovation, and that innovation is key to the creation of a better world. The technology sector in particular is defined by technologists’ ability to constantly generate new ideas and solutions, and this ability is strengthened when we take action to create a more diverse industry.”
“As an innovative global tech leader, Globant is a perfect fit to support our training service members in the SkillBridge Cybersecurity program, who have achieved high levels of success and exemplified their dedication to excellence as active-duty personnel,” said Bertina Ceccarelli, Chief Executive Officer at NPower. “By supporting the program, Globant will help us not only provide more transitioning active duty service members with valuable education, training, and networking opportunities that can contribute to a high-growth career, but also contribute to the growth of the national cybersecurity industry. We appreciate Globant’s long-standing commitment to NPower and look forward to continuing our work together to improve economic mobility for underrepresented groups in tech.”
For more information on NPower, visit www.npower.org. For more information on Globant, visit www.globant.com.
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About Globant
At Globant, we create the digitally-native products that people love. We bridge the gap between businesses and consumers through technology and creativity, leveraging our experience as an AI powerhouse. We dare to digitally transform organizations and strive to delight their customers.
We have more than 29,100 employees and are present in 33 countries across 5 continents, working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.
We were named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services (2020) by IDC MarketScape report.
We are the fastest-growing IT brand and the 5th strongest IT brand globally (2024), according to Brand Finance.
We were featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
We are active members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.
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About NPower
NPower is a national nonprofit that provides free tech training, support services, and job placement assistance to young adults, military-connected individuals, and women from under-resourced communities. Since their founding in 2000, they've offered tech fundamentals and advanced career training opportunities to over 10,000 students in 13 cities. NPower's unique approach combines rigorous training, and trauma-informed support services, addressing the academic, social, and emotional needs of our students. Their strength is seeing students of non-traditional backgrounds through pivotal life transitions. The organization empowers students to drive change in their own lives and communities. As NPower expands to serve 15,000 students annually by 2030, they're ensuring they create a tech workforce that mirrors the world around us. To learn more about NPower, visit http://www.npower.org.
