CodeCrew leads $4M push for tech careers in Memphis and Mississippi
“People in rural communities have always had the drive and ability to succeed in tech, but too often the training they need has been out of reach,” said Meka Egwuekwe, CEO and co-founder of CodeCrew. (Brandon LaGrone/The Daily Memphian file)
Five nonprofits focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, education announced Oct. 15 the launch of Future 20-55, a $4 million initiative led by the Memphis-based nonprofit CodeCrew to expand technology training across the Mid-South.
Led by CodeCrew and funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration, Future 20-55 aims to place more than 500 people from the region in technology roles over the next three years. The coalition’s goal is to address workforce needs in high-growth and emerging industries across the Delta region.
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Noah McLane reports on business for The Daily Memphian. He was born and raised in Tennessee and attended journalism school at Middle Tennessee State University, where his passion for community-focused storytelling blossomed.
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