Tech Foundry

He was so far down in his chair that Dr. Marie-Ange Delimon could barely see the top of his head above the table.

She called on him anyway.

He answered sitting upright — with vocabulary the class had spent weeks building together, talking about what he knew with a confidence that was the opposite of his initial slouch.

When he finished, she pointed at where he'd been before he started speaking: The tucked shoulders. The attempt to disappear.

"The training held, and the answer came out of him anyway."

One week to graduation.

The Tech Launch Class of 2026 graduates June 23rd. Follow the final week: thetechfoundry.org/2026

Your tech career. No cost. With a paycheck while you train.

Join us this Wednesday for a free in-person info session and learn how Tech Bridge and Tech Launch can work for you — including monthly stipends and up to $675 in career bonuses for Tech Launch students, and up to $300/month for Tech Bridge students enrolling in 2026–2027.

📅 June 17 | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 1350 Main Street, Suite 500 | Springfield, MA

Training in IT, networking, cybersecurity, AI, and more — tuition-free, with real financial support behind you.

Interested in participating in the program? To learn more, sign up here: https://www.thetechfoundry.org/stipend

Register for the session: https://www.thetechfoundry.org/info-session

Questions? Email [email protected]

Tech was built by people who refused to be invisible.

This Pride Month, we're celebrating the LGBTQIA2S+ innovators who shaped the industry we train people for — from the pioneers who laid the foundations of modern computing, to the leaders running today's biggest tech companies, to the creators building what's next.

Representation isn't a footnote in tech history. It's woven through every layer of it.

At Tech Foundry, we believe the strongest teams are built when everyone has a seat at the table — and a clear path to get there.

Happy Pride. 🏳️‍🌈

Dr. Marie-Ange Delimon has a name for what Tech Foundry does. She calls us the Treasure Finders.

The people who walk into our classroom arrive having spent years in a world that hasn't reflected back who they are. Part of her job is to show them what she sees — and then wait for them to see it too.

Last week, she watched it happen in real time.

She sat in on a job-hunting session with our graduating cohort. Not mandatory — the students asked to be there. One by one, they worked through their elevator pitches, and what she heard were people who knew exactly what they brought to a room, who described their own value with clarity and without apology.

Halfway through, she caught herself thinking about roles we have open at Tech Foundry, and had to remind herself: they aren't interviewing here!

They're just finally starting to see what she's seen in them all along.

Follow the Tech Launch Class of 2026 to graduation on June 23rd: thetechfoundry.org/2026

Tech Foundry Tech Tip: Website Security

See that little padlock in your browser? That tiny icon is your first line of defense. HTTPS means the connection between you and the website is encrypted—so your data isn't floating around for anyone to grab. No padlock? Think twice before entering any personal info.

Tech Foundry Tech Launch program alumni: we’re still here for you.

Eligible alumni in good standing (2022-2029 cohorts) can earn bonuses for certifications, job starts, promotions, and retention milestones—plus $100 bonuses for follow-up surveys at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years.

Stay connected. Advance your career.

To learn more, sign up here: https://www.thetechfoundry.org/stipend

Questions? Email [email protected]

Tech Foundry Tech Tip: The Cloud

Imagine losing every photo, document, and file you have. Scary, right? Cloud backup means your stuff lives safely online—even if your device doesn't survive. Most phones and computers have built-in options. Set it up once, and never worry about losing your memories again.

The Class of 2026 graduates June 23rd. Every student crossing that stage found a way to keep showing up through every week that tried to be the last one.

The students who leave don't fail a test. They run out of time. The babysitter falls through. The job demands more hours. Life presses harder.

Dr. Marie-Ange Delimon knows this from the inside. She was a Tech Launch student before she became our director. She almost left three times.

"My reality was not allowing me to continue."

She stayed because someone held the door open long enough. Now that's her job — every single day, for every person in that classroom.

The Class of 2026 graduates June 23rd. The thirty who made it through found a way to keep showing up through every week that tried to be the last one.

Follow the final weeks to graduation here: thetechfoundry.org/2026

Tech Foundry was thrilled to celebrate the graduation of the inaugural Tech Bridge class last Friday evening. Jennifer McGrath, Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement for MGM Springfield, served as the keynote speaker. Class representative, Suraya Arnold, spoke about the program's impact before receiving her certificate from Tech Bridge Director, Keshia Maxwell and Instructor, Jessica Cogoli. The event was attended by several Tech Foundry board members, community partners, key funders, and proud family members.

Congratulations to everyone! We are so proud of your accomplishments.

Tech Bridge is still accepting applicants for the 2026-2027 program. If you are interested in learning more, visit https://www.thetechfoundry.org/tech-bridge

Tech Launch and Tech Bridge are more accessible than ever!

Beginning in 2026, Tech Launch students in good standing receive monthly stipends during the program and after graduation—plus up to $675 in career bonuses.

Tech Bridge students enrolling in the 2026-2027 program will be eligible for up to $300/month in stipends as well.

Apply today and invest in your future with support behind you.

Interested in participating in the program? To learn more, sign up here: https://www.thetechfoundry.org/stipend

For prospective students, register for an information session here: https://www.thetechfoundry.org/info-session

Questions? Email [email protected]