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ImpactTek is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides practical information technology training to underserved communities in the DC Metro Area. ImpactTek was formed to drastically reduce poverty in the DC Metro Area and, as IT professionals, to give back to the community. We are firm believers in the old saying: “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” Our stated mission is: To empower underserved communities by providing information technology training and opening employment opportunities in the tech sector.

ImpactTek offers hands-on practical training in cybersecurity, cloud, networking, IT support, data analytics, programming, software development, career coaching, internship and job placement programs to low-income communities. ImpactTek is certified to operate in Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia or SCHEV and is an AWS Academy Accredited Educator and CompTIA Authorized Partner.

We are also a training partner for Re-Employ Virginians and Eligible Training Provider for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The WIOA program can assist eligible adults and dislocated workers with employment and training services. To further advance our cause, we have joined non-profit initiatives like Microsoft for Nonprofits, Grow with Google, and Splunk Pledge.

What we do

We provide hands-on training in three phases: practical training, internship and career coaching and job placement.

Training: We implement a hands-on and hybrid in-person and online teaching model. Students learn in-person 2 days a week for 6 hours and then depending on the training program, they are directed to log into CompTIA Certmaster Learn, Microsoft Training, AWS Academy, Cisco Networking Academy or Splunk Education Learning Management System(LMS). The LMS is an eLearning system that has training videos, lesson notes, assessments, hands-on virtual labs and is to supplement the in-person class. Students will be instructed to complete reading, hands-on labs and watch training videos through the LMS. The training lasts between 12 to 24 weeks depending on the program.

Internship: We partner with local companies to give our students opportunity to work in IT. These companies have data technician, computer technician, IT help desk, AWS and cybersecurity analyst internship positions. While in the internship program, students will work with a career coach on building soft skills and interview preparation.

Job Placement: We have developed a three-step job search assistance program. The program consists of:

1. Resume help: A career coach will develop a resume that reflects the hands-on training student received and that will stand out to employers.

2. Job Search: The career coach will find you suitable jobs, connect students with employers and facilitate job interviews with recruiters. We plan to send students 10 vetted IT jobs a week that matches the students resume. The career coach will also help with creating and updating student profile in LinkedIn, Indeed, Dice and other job boards and professional networking platforms.

3. Interview preparation: Our IT instructors and mentors will provide mock interviews to prepare students for job opportunities.

Our instructors have an average of 20 years IT experience and are certified in technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Cisco, Microsoft, cyber security and Splunk.

Board of Directors

President

Ahmed Adde

Ahmed Adde is the president of the organization. Ahmed has a decade of experience in IT and has the foresight and the vision to lead the organization.

Ahmed Adde is the president of the organization. Ahmed has a decade of experience in IT and has the foresight and the vision to lead the organization. He is responsible for the major decisions of the organization including enacting the mission of the organization, putting together services that will be offered to the community, and being the face of the organization.

Secretary

Omar A.

Omar Abdelrahem is the secretary of the organization. Omar is a disabled veteran and is a member of the board of trustees for multiple non-profit organizations

Omar Abdelrahem is the secretary of the organization. Omar is a disabled veteran and is a member of the board of trustees for multiple non-profit organizations and runs a successful government consulting firm. Omar will be responsible for the organization's legal and regulatory compliance. His day-to-day role involves maintaining the company's registers, ensuring legal filings are made on time, keeping the minutes of board meetings and keeping up to date with regulatory changes.

Treasurer

Mohammed A.

Mohammad Abbas is the treasurer of the organization. Mohammad will be responsible for keeping the organization’s financial records, signing-off on purchases

Mohammad Abbas is the treasurer of the organization. Mohammad will be responsible for keeping the organization’s financial records, signing-off on purchases and invoices and otherwise oversees and keeps an eye on the organization’s finances. Mohammad also prepares and delivers the treasurer’s report at each of the board’s official meetings and approves the organization’s annual tax filing.