Program Overview
Carolina Fintech Hub is a nonprofit partnership of leading financial services firms, fintech companies, universities and government working to fuel the future growth and success of emerging financial technologies. By fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, we ensure fintech in all verticals have access to the talent, capital, financial industry expertise and strategic alliances they need to succeed.
What is the Workforce Investment Network (WIN)?
Carolina Fintech Hub is teaming up with community and national leaders to create new pathways for untapped talent to find great work in technology. WIN will offer paid professional development to underserved, motivated adults in the Carolinas. Upon successful completion of the intensive 24-week program, the participant will be offered full time employment at a predetermined sponsor institution.
Mission Outcomes:
- Provide upward mobility opportunities for underserved communities
- Combat the perceived lack of technology talent in region
- Increase the number of minorities and women pursuing careers in technology
Who Hires WIN Graduates and Why?
Our partners see the WIN program as a bold and audacious pathway to unlock untapped talent in the community. Through this initiative, sponsor companies will receive and onboard qualified talent while also making an impact on the community they serve, a true win-win scenario.
Some of our hiring partners include Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Truist, Ally, EY, Lowe’s, and many, many more.
WIN in the news:
Wells Fargo — https://stories.wf.com/getting-paid-learn-code
Channel 3 — https://www.wbtv.com/2019/09/09/new-program-tackling-economic-mobility-presents-first-graduating-class/
Charlotte Inno article — https://www.americaninno.com/charlotte/profiles-charlotte/not-too-good-to-be-true-how-the-win-program-helps-build-and-enrich-clts-tech-talent/
More information directly from the CFH Team:
Video recording from the 9/22/2020 WIN Info Session held virtually = https://youtu.be/3NW6h4tdDNU
Video recording from the 9/30/2020 WIN Info Session held virtually = https://youtu.be/bC2pA4MYClw
Recent blog post written by CFH staff = https://www.carolinafintechhub.org/win-how-a-life-changing-program-provides-new-opportunities-for-aspiring-technologists/
Upcoming Cohort Timeline
We currently have a cohort in session that is scheduled to graduate in late July. If you would like to stay informed on when the next cohort will begin recruiting, please add your name to the mailing list below and/or follow us on social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn).
Register below in order to be added to our WIN mailing list so you can stay up-to-date on all upcoming WIN related items.