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Launching Careers in Tech: A New Initiative in DFW

In an exciting development for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Kosmos Arts & Tech has joined forces with 4Geeks Academy to provide a significant opportunity for young adults looking to enter the thriving technology sector. As per the United Way's "Aspire United 2030" Report, only 26% of young adults aged 25-34 in the Metropolitan Dallas region earn a living wage. This collaboration aims to tackle that issue head-on by offering 23 fully funded scholarships designed to unlock pathways into high-paying tech careers.

A Comprehensive Educational Experience

The scholarship program, which is funded by the Texas Workforce Commission's Lone Star Workforce of the Future grant, goes beyond traditional coding instructions. Participants will engage in a blend of courses focused on software development, AI integration, leadership skills, and essential life skills designed to prepare them for the modern workforce. This includes a unique aspect of life-skills training through Kosmos’ Switch Workshops, which cover topics such as goal-setting, financial literacy, and mindset shifts.

Carlos Carpizo, the co-founder and CEO of Kosmos Arts & Tech, emphasizes the importance of this initiative: "Dallas has an incredible tech job market, but often financial barriers and a lack of skills and guidance prevent too many talented individuals from taking advantage of it. This new training initiative doesn’t just teach young people to code—it prepares them to succeed in the workforce and to lead in the age of artificial intelligence."

More Than Just Learning to Code

The program targets unemployed and underemployed individuals, effectively removing financial roadblocks to quality tech education. In addition to the renowned 4Geeks Academy bootcamp that will last for 18 weeks, participants will benefit from Kosmos’s own Switch Workshops, where they will focus on career alignment, talent identification, and financial skills training.

Participants will kick off their journey by using Kosmos's proprietary gamified, AI-enhanced assessment tool that helps them identify individual strengths and interests. After that, they will undergo a series of workshops aimed at preparing them for the rigorous coding bootcamp that follows.

The Future of Tech Careers

Following the life-skills training, participants will enter an intensive 18-week experience through the 4Geeks Academy’s Full-Stack Software Development Bootcamp. The training includes:

• - Unlimited Mentorship
• - AI-Powered Coding Assistance
• - Personalized Career Coaching
• - Experience with Project-Based Learning
• - Access to a Global Tech Community

Marcelo Ricigliano, co-founder and CEO of 4Geeks Academy, asserts that their goal is much more ambitious than simply training coders. "We’re not just training coders—we’re cultivating changemakers," he explains. "Our program immerses participants in real-world, project-based software development while building critical skills that will be necessary as technology continues to evolve."

With Dallas being recently recognized as an official Tech Hub by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the timing for this scholarship program is impeccable. Projections suggest that the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex could see an addition of over 20,000 tech jobs by the end of 2025, spurred by major companies such as AT&T, Samsung, and Texas Instruments. Current data reveals that entry-level software developers in this area can expect to earn an average salary of $75,000.

Key Details of the Scholarship Program

• - Number of Scholarships: 23 full scholarships (100% tuition-free)
• - Eligibility: Unemployed or underemployed residents of Greater Dallas
• - Start Date: June 26, 2025
• - Duration: 10 weeks full-time / 18 weeks part-time
• - Includes: Full-stack development bootcamp + Kosmos Switch Workshop and one-on-one mentoring

The initiative is geared towards placing participants in high-demand tech roles after the completion of the program. Interested individuals and employers looking for skilled candidates can find more information at https://switchtheworld.org/career-dev.

About the Organizations

Kosmos Arts & Tech: A Dallas-based nonprofit focused on youth empowerment and career readiness through transformative training in financial literacy and leadership.

4Geeks Academy: A globally recognized coding school with a strong emphasis on job placement and effective tech education, boasting an 84% job placement rate and helping over 1,500 alumni succeed in the tech field.

To learn more about the program and apply, visit https://switchtheworld.org/applynow or https://4geeksacademy.com/us/landing/dallas-scholarship.