“If I had a program like ACCELERATE when I was in my 20s I’d already be living my dream. I’d be in some big corp. working on computers, doing what I love doing. I want others to have this same opportunity.” — Joshua Pauda A graduate of McNeil High School […]
They started arriving more than half an hour early. Staffers Alix Potter and Emily Plunkett at Austin Free-Net (AFN) had no problems recruiting the first cohort for the Accelerate IT Certification Program. The program is a STEM workforce development initiative for those seeking training for entry-level network and computer system […]
We recently caught up with former student Chris Smith at Capital Factory in Austin. Juanita Budd, AFN Executive Director, sat down to interview him about his current achievement. Chris went from experiencing homelessness and hardship to a full-time professional position with a growing startup company, Press. Chris started his journey […]
When single parent Tinesha Durr saw the posting for AFN’s Techno-Women program, she knew it was the right fit for her. She loves tinkering on computers and she wanted to pursue a career that would bring financial stability to her family. Tinesha is one of eleven women that received a […]
Strategically planning for the future and funding programs are critical to the success of a non-profit organization. Thanks to the tremendous support of IBM over the past three years, Austin Free-Net is able to continue making an impact by providing needed digital inclusion services to the community. Through IBM’s contribution, […]
