Every year, thousands of veterans return home with discipline, leadership, and a deep sense of purpose, but no clear path forward. At the same time, young adults from low-income communities face a different kind of battle: navigating poverty, housing insecurity, and limited access to opportunity.
NPower is where those journeys transform.
A Veteran’s New Mission
Take Tahjee Speight, a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in Afghanistan. After becoming a father, he knew he had to level up for his sons. Transitioning to civilian life was daunting—until he discovered NPower through the V.A. With hands-on training, a strong foundation in AI and Web3, and a community that believed in him, Tahjee launched a new career as an IT Technician at Mr. Cooper.
He’s now building a legacy—not just for himself, but for his family.
And he’s not alone.
In North Texas, home to over 386,000 veterans, more service members transition to civilian life than anywhere else in the U.S. Yet 8 in 10 leave the military without a job. Many veterans face PTSD, housing insecurity, and unemployment. Military spouses represent 22% of whom are unemployed and often sacrifice their own careers in service of their families. The transition is anything but seamless.
A Shared Struggle
While veterans face unique challenges, they are not the only ones fighting for a better future. Across North Texas, countless young adults are eager to break into the tech industry but are held back by systemic barriers. Many come from low-income households, lack access to higher education, and are navigating life without a safety net.
They are driven, capable, and ready—but they need a chance.
NPower bridges the gap.
The NPower Model
NPower provides tuition-free, industry-aligned training in IT, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and emerging technologies like AI and Web3. But it’s more than just technical instruction. NPower offers wraparound support which includes mental health resources, professional development, mentorship, and job placement services, ensuring students are equipped to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
Through intensive skills training, real-world experience in paid internships, technical certification, and access to a powerful network of employers and alumni, NPower graduates are prepared to launch careers and pave their own way to financial freedom.
The North Texas Advantage
North Texas is one of the fastest-growing economies in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex ranks 6th among U.S. metros for IT job concentration, with over 329,000 tech jobs, and 2nd for growth in IT jobs since 2016. In May 2024, the CompTIA Tech Jobs Report ranked Dallas as the #3 metro area in the U.S. for tech job postings.
Tech jobs are in high demand and they pay well. But without post-secondary credentials, many workers are locked out of these opportunities.
That’s where NPower steps in.
In 2024, 100% of NPower trainees in North Texas were unemployed or underemployed at the time of enrollment. They entered the program earning an average of $14,520 annually. Within one year, graduates secured permanent IT roles with an average starting salary of $61,399—a 323% increase.
That’s not just a job. That’s a life transformed.
Your Impact
Your support fuels this transformation. Every gift helps someone like Tahjee and thousands more. Your support turn potential into purpose. You’re not just funding a program. You’re investing in futures, families, and communities.
Thanks to the generosity of the North Texas community, our funders, partners, and donors, NPower remains 100% free for determined individuals who are ready to build a better future through tech.
Your investment is powerful. A $7,500 donation supports one student through the entire NPower program. That investment can unlock over $1 million in lifetime earnings, not just changing one’s life, but uplifting entire families and communities.