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Workforce Investment Network (WIN) Program

CAROLINA FINTECH HUB

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Funding Amount

~$18/hour ($2,500/month), base salary $55,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

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

    • Contact: pasha.maher@carolinafintechhub.org or attend information session

    Organization: Carolina Fintech Hub (NC, US)

    How to Apply

    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

    • No Specific Application Materials Listed:
    Detailed application requirements and materials not specified in available materials. Contact program directly for complete application details.

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    Fields of Work

    workforce-developmentveteranspoverty-alleviationminorities

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