Causes: Job Training

Mission: The Illinois Technology Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the development of the technology talent pipeline in the State of Illinois. We are a grassroots organization with over 300 passionate volunteers that are focused on developing and retaining the best IT talent and leadership in Illinois by bringing real-world career opportunities to the classroom. In doing this, we enrich the careers of students by helping them find meaningful employment that allows them to pursue their technical aspirations and make valuable contributions to their employers.

Results: 2013, we gave back over $1,000,000 in financial and in-kind services, including a $25,000 scholarship for CPS students and $125,000 in training scholarships.

Target demographics: students from K- to graduate school

Direct beneficiaries per year: contributed over $1,000,000 in financial and in-kind services back to the Illinois community.

Geographic areas served: Illinois

Programs: mentoring, guest speaking, career fairs, scholarships, student technology clubs and a variety of other programs.