Urban Ed is taking a proactive stance on helping to create employment opportunities and fill the pipeline of IT talent. Our workforce development training program has evolved to our new STEMAcad which is an initiative to help those that are unemployed and underemployed penetrate the high-demand, and well paying IT sector. Veterans, dislocated workers, and ex-offenders whether first time or returning to the community are also encouraged to apply for our program. The goal of the program is economic security by preparing participants to get globally certified in specific IT occupations and specifically be ready to work in a variety of IT career pathways. Our STEMAcad expands our courses of study to include network engineering, cloud computing, cybersecurity, computer programming, and of course our baseline training in computer support. Those completing any Urban Ed program of study will be highly trained and eligible for global IT certifications and direct job placements.