Workforce Investment Network (WIN) Program

Program Type: Intensive 24-week workforce development and coding bootcamp with job placement

Geographic Scope: Carolinas (North Carolina focus)

Target Audience:

• Adults seeking career change or entry into technology field
• Full-time parents re-entering workforce
• Veterans transitioning to civilian careers
• Economically disadvantaged individuals
• Those without college degrees or with degrees lacking relevant skills
• Individuals experiencing hardship or career displacement

Key Features:

• During Program Compensation: Approximately $18/hour ($2,500/month)
• Post-Graduation Base Salary: $55,000
• Expected Salary Growth: Over six figures in less than 3 years
• Duration: Intensive 24-week training
• Job Placement: Guaranteed transition to full-time technology role upon graduation (if criteria met)
• 100% graduation rate achieved in Cohort 3 (run entirely virtually during COVID-19)

Program Components:

1. Intensive coding instruction
2. Soft skills development
3. On-the-job training with hiring partners
4. Mentorship and community building

Support Services Available:

• Childcare assistance
• Housing support
• Transportation assistance
• Additional resources for participant needs

Hiring Partners (Post-Graduation Employment):

• Bank of America
• Wells Fargo
• Ally
• Truist
• Lowe's
• US Bank
• Coca-Cola Consolidated
• Live Oak Bank
• Barings
• nCino

Program Mission:

1. Provide upward mobility opportunities for economically distressed communities
2. Combat perceived lack of technology talent in region
3. Increase diversity of minorities pursuing careers in technology

Program Philosophy:

• Not a charity program
• Fills genuine business need for technical talent
• Win-win for participants and employers
• Addresses gap between job seekers and available opportunities

Cohort Information:

• Cohort 2 (2020): 46 graduates, high diversity representation
• Cohort 3 (2020-2021): 36 graduates, highest percentage of females and people of color
• Program can run virtually or in-person

Application Process

Application Location: www.carolinafintechhub.org/WIN

How to Apply:

1. Visit CarolinaFintechHub.org/WIN
2. Complete online application
3. Attend information session (optional but recommended)

Contact for Questions: pasha.maher@carolinafintechhub.org

Application Timing:

• Rolling admissions (cohorts periodic)
• Contact for current application deadline and cohort start dates

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