Carry Us into the Next 15 Cycles

Since 1999, i.c.stars has been identifying, training, and jump-starting technology careers for low-income young adults who, although lacking access to education and employment, demonstrate extraordinary potential for success in the business world and for impact in their communities.

Building on their experiences in education and workforce development, the founders of i.c.stars developed a technology-based curriculum that combined project-based training with a broader perspective on community impact and "bigger than you" sense of accountability.

We look for people who have overcome adversity and developed resilience.

We seek people with a passion for technology, problem-solving skills, and motivation to help others.

Our program participants learn by doing, by building web-based applications to solve client challenges with coding, business and leadership instruction provided along the way.

With our partners and corporate sponsors, our stars gain on-the-job experience and develop the professional networks needed to jumpstart their career

We know that our interns learning does not end after 4 months; nor does their need for support! Which is why i. c. stars * | Milwaukee is committed to continuing to provide additional resources to our residents and alumni in an expanded Alumni Facility, located right next to our existing studio.

To secure this added studio space we need the support of the entire community!

This Larger Training Facility: would provide an 88% increase in square footage and more usable configuration to allow for community workshops and flex/co-working space for alumni.
Community Tech Programing: This space will allow us to offer community tech workshops with our partners like Techqueria, Milky Way Tech Hub and more.
Increase Support for Program Graduates: The increase in space means we could offer additional educational programs, 1:1 coaching, wellness activities, service projects and certification classes more frequently, where we are currently only able to offer them on Saturdays due to space limitations with our current cohort.
Hire Additional Program Staff: In keeping with our many-teachers-per-student ratio, we will hire another program staff member to support training and alumni services. Whenever possible we will hire an alumni of the program.

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