Tech Foundry

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What makes Tech Foundry different?

We combine hands-on technical training with professional development, industry certifications, guaranteed internships, individualized coaching, and a supportive community that lasts beyond graduation.

This is how you launch a sustainable tech career.

Learn more at https://www.thetechfoundry.org/

Tech Bridge is back for round two, with nearly double the students.

Tech Foundry’s Tech Bridge program for young adults welcomed our new students into the program at orientation on September 3. With nearly double the number of students from the pilot year, orientation had the feel of a first day done right: team-building, expectation sharing, and a laptop in each student's hands.

The second year of the program brings some exciting new additions:
• a milestone stipend program for the nine months of training - helping to incentivize persistence and reward key milestones: perfect attendance, a finished semester, a brand-new certification. These real achievements deserve to noticed and celebrated.
• more hands-on practice and skills building, with partner 4Life Entertainment & Technology Solutions Inc.
• investment in new technology so students can build skills here at Tech Foundry as well as at partner sites.
An unplanned highlight came from our own team. A Tech Foundry staff member who served in the military talked with students about how technical skills open doors in the service, and how it's possible to earn a degree while serving. For some, that was a new pathway to consider.

Family night followed, with pizza, salad, and family and new friends gathered around the table. Family support is a vital part of this training, and we want families close by as students build grit, discover new routes into tech, and think through what comes next.

Classes began on September 8th. Twenty-four students, a growing circle cheering them on, and a long road ahead. We're glad to be on it with them.

In honor of Labor Day, our main office and Tech Hub Locations will be closed on Monday, September 7th. We hope you have a wonderful Labor Day weekend celebrating the contributions of workers and enjoying quality time with loved ones. We'll resume regular operations on Tuesday, September 8th. Enjoy the holiday!

Building talent. Creating opportunity. Transforming lives.

Tech Foundry helps people launch sustainable tech careers through comprehensive workforce development—from digital literacy and technical training to professional development, industry certifications, and ongoing support.

We're not just teaching skills. We're building the diverse tech workforce our region needs.

Whether you're looking to develop new skills, hire trained talent, partner with us, or support our mission—there's a place for you at Tech Foundry.

Learn more at https://www.thetechfoundry.org/

Tech Foundry's Tech Hubs in Holyoke and Springfield provide a wide range of computer skills training, from beginner to intermediate levels. With in-person and zoom options, plus access to self-directed online learning, Tech Hub provides opportunities to learn the skills you need to succeed at school and work and in life!

To participate, please register in advance for upcoming classes!

click the link in our bio to register or visit us at thetechfoundry.org/tech-hub

Aaand...they're off! Spirits were high on Wednesday morning as the newest students in our Tech Bridge program headed off on their Outward Bound orientation trip with Tech Foundry staff members Lian Duan, Leon Victor Uy and William Medina.

Building your tech skills means getting your hands dirty. At Tech Foundry, you'll take computers apart, put them back together, and build the confidence to tackle real-world IT challenges.

Visit https://www.thetechfoundry.org/ to learn more, stay connected and apply for our next cohort.

You don't need any experience to walk through our doors. That's the whole point.

At Tech Hub Holyoke, our free Digital Literacy classes start where YOU are. Never sent an email before? We'll walk you through it step by step. Not sure how to connect to Wi-Fi, save a document, or use a smartphone? We cover all of it in a relaxed, supportive classroom setting with instructors who are patient, encouraging, and here to help.

From the very basics of how to use a computer to more advanced topics like navigating the Google ecosystem, managing files, and staying safe online—our classes are designed to meet you at your level and help you grow at your own pace.

Classes are free and ongoing. Visit our website to see current offerings and register at www.techhubmass.net

The Tech Foundry team is pleased to welcome the Tech Launch Fall 2026 Cohort. This is only the beginning of your journey, and we can't wait to support you along the way.