Girls For Technology

What Girls For Technology does

Girls For Technology, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization co-founded in 2015 by Sabrina Tucker-Barrett and Anthony Barrett and headquartered at 20 Church St., Hartford, Connecticut. The organization operates a portfolio of four programs designed to serve a multi-stage economic mobility pipeline for Black and Brown women and girls in Connecticut. Its K-12 Youth Initiative provides after-school STEM education, HBCU college tours, and the SparkHart Hackathon; Pipeline 4.0 delivers workforce training in IT Support, UX/UI Design, and Cybersecurity with recruitment, certification, and job placement support; GradRise is a 10-week virtual workforce readiness program for Connecticut high school juniors and seniors aligned to the Google IT Support Professional Certificate; and Building For Equity is a 6-week accelerator and pitch competition for women of color entrepreneurs offering training, mentorship, and up to $20,000 in capital access.

The underlying technology is primarily an educational and workforce development curriculum stack covering coding languages, programming software, UX design principles, cybersecurity, and IT support, rather than a proprietary software platform. Program delivery occurs through in-person after-school sessions, virtual cohorts, and intensive accelerator cohorts, with participant recruitment driven by direct applications and school and community organization partnerships.

The business model is philanthropic rather than commercial. All programs are offered at no cost to participants. Revenue (grant inflows) is generated through individual donations, recurring giving programs ('Equity Builder'), foundation grants (including a $300,000 Core Support Grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving), corporate sponsorships, employer gift matching, and Amazon Smile contributions. Since 2015, the organization reports raising over $3 million in cumulative grant, foundation, corporate, and state support. The team comprises 6-7 staff members overseen by a Board of Directors with representation from Lockheed Martin, Collins Aerospace (Raytheon Technologies), United Healthcare, and commercial real estate. Programmatic outcomes reported include over 2,000 individuals served, 85% job placement/internship rate, 94% alumni satisfaction, and 63% of accelerator participants reporting increased revenue.

Name

Girls For Technology

Legal name

Girls For Technology, Inc.

Website

https://girlsfortechnology.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Girls For Technology is a Hartford, Connecticut-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating four programs—K-12 Youth Initiative, Pipeline 4.0, GradRise, and Building For Equity—to deliver free STEM education, workforce training, and entrepreneurship support to women and girls of color in Connecticut.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit STEM Education and Workforce Development

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM & Maker Education (Makerspaces, Coding Clubs, Robotics) (EDAAAFAL), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD), STEM & Coding Learning Centers (Robotics, Programming, Engineering) (EDANAHAF), Virtual CTE & Career Pathways Programs (K–12) (EDAJADAL)

Keywords

• STEM education programs
• Workforce development training
• Entrepreneurship accelerator
• Youth technology programs
• Nonprofit education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hartford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary revenue stream from individual donors, major gifts, and recurring donations through online platforms like Network for Good and Classy. Includes monthly giving program ('Equity Builder') and one-time donations.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Grant funding from foundations (e.g., Hartford Foundation $300,000 Core Support Grant) and corporate giving programs. Co-founded by Sabrina Tucker-Barrett has raised over $3 million in grant, foundation, and corporate support since 2015.
3. Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships: Revenue from corporate sponsorships of events, educational programs, and campaigns. Includes cause marketing partnerships, branded merchandise collaborations, and event sponsorships.
4. Employer Gift Matching: Employee engagement program where companies match employee donations, doubling or tripling individual contributions.
5. Amazon Smile and Retail Donations: Percentage of eligible purchases donated through Amazon Smile program when customers select Girls For Technology as their charity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Girls For Technology delivers free STEM education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship programs to women and girls of color, primarily in Connecticut. Its core offerings include the K-12 Youth Initiative (after-school STEM curriculum, HBCU college tours, and SparkHart Hackathon), Pipeline 4.0 (workforce training in IT Support, UX/UI Design, and Cybersecurity with job placement), Building For Equity (6-week women entrepreneur accelerator with pitch competition for up to $20,000), and GradRise (10-week virtual workforce readiness program for high school students aligned with the Google IT Support Professional Certificate).

Product overview

Girls For Technology is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of educational and workforce development programs rather than a single unified product. The core programs include the K-12 Youth Initiative (after-school STEM education, HBCU tours, and SparkHart Hackathon), Pipeline 4.0 (workforce training in IT, UX/UI, and Cybersecurity), Building For Equity (entrepreneurship accelerator with pitch competition), and GradRise (virtual workforce readiness for high school students). These programs are designed to work together across age groups and career stages, from K-12 students through adult entrepreneurs, providing a pipeline from early STEM exposure through career placement and business development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Youth Initiative Free immersive, hands-on after-school educational program for K-12 BIPOC students featuring STEM curriculum (coding, programming software, engineering concepts, UX design principles, app development), HBCU college tours, and the SparkHart Hackathon, designed to advance success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
• Pipeline 4.0 Workforce Development Program Free workforce development program for college students, unemployed or underemployed individuals ages 18-29 with a high school diploma or GED. Provides training in IT Support, UX/UI Design, and Cybersecurity with certification preparation, followed by a three-phase pathway: Recruitment & Screening, Training & Certification, and Job Offer. Participants receive a laptop, free GFT swag, and earn-while-you-learn stipends.
• Building For Equity Accelerator Free 6-week accelerated program and pitch competition for women business owners from under-resourced communities in Connecticut operating CPG or Technology companies with revenues up to $250K annually. Each cohort selects 10 participants who receive weekly masterclasses, coaching calls, mentorship, and pitch coaching, with a chance to pitch their business plan and win up to $20,000 in capital.
• GradRise Virtual Workforce Readiness Program Free 10-week virtual workforce readiness program for Connecticut students in 11th and 12th grade. Prepares participants for the Google IT Support Professional Certificate at no charge, providing industry-recognized credentials, mentorship, and career-ready skills aligned with the evolving labor market.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of GFT students are on track to graduate; 84% of teens reported interest in pursuing STEM careers
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, moderate and core.

• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Smile program participant - a portion of eligible purchases donated to Girls For Technology when customers select the organization as their charity of choice.
• University of Connecticut (UCONN)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in programming and HBCU college tours. Students visit UCONN campus as part of college exposure activities.
• InfosysmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting workforce development and technology programs. Appears in partner logo showcase.
• Raytheon Technologies / Collins AerospacemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting technology workforce development. Collins Aerospace is a division of Raytheon Technologies.
• Best BuymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnthony Barrett established Wilson-Gray YMCA Best Buy Teen Tech Center - first of its kind in Connecticut. Best Buy supports technology education for teens.
• GooglecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGradRise program prepares students to earn the Google IT Support Professional Certificate - industry-recognized credential aligned with workforce needs.
• AetnamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner appearing in logo showcase. Aetna, a CVS Health company, supports workforce development initiatives.
• AT&TmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner appearing in logo showcase, supporting technology and entrepreneurship programs.
• Lockheed MartinmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerLetia Barnes serves as Procurement Team Lead at Lockheed Martin; board member bringing aerospace/defense industry perspective.
• KamanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace and engineering company appearing in partner logo showcase.
• GalaxE SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology solutions company appearing in partner logo showcase.
• CGI FederalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT and business consulting services firm appearing in partner logo showcase.
• MastercamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoftware company appearing in partner logo showcase, supporting CNC and manufacturing technology training.
• New Park ResourcesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource management company appearing in partner logo showcase.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kode With Klossy: Nonprofit offering free coding camps and career programs for young women ages 13-18. Comparable free-to-participant coding education model targeting young women.
• Black Girls CODE: National nonprofit providing technology education for girls of color, including coding and STEM programming for ages 7-17. Most directly comparable mission and target demographic, though with a significantly larger national footprint.
• All Star Code: Nonprofit preparing young men of color for careers in technology through coding, professional development, and mentorship. Comparable workforce pipeline model and target demographic.
• Black Boys Code: Nonprofit providing technology education to Black youth, including coding workshops and STEM programs. Comparable community-rooted model targeting underrepresented communities in technology.
• Girls Who Code: Large national nonprofit focused on closing the gender gap in technology through club programs, summer immersion, and college-loops for girls in grades 3-12. Comparable mission and program model; significantly larger scale.
• Hidden Genius Project: Nonprofit training and mentoring Black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Comparable intensive mentorship and workforce development model for underrepresented youth.
• Technovation: Global nonprofit running the Technovation Girls program for girls aged 8-18 to develop technology and entrepreneurship skills, including pitch competitions. Directly comparable in entrepreneurship accelerator and target demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing free technology training and career advancement for adults from underserved communities. Directly comparable free IT skills training (including Google-aligned curricula) and employer placement model to Pipeline 4.0.
• Code.org: Major nonprofit expanding access to computer science in K-12 schools with broad curriculum and teacher-training programs. Comparable STEM education mission at much larger scale; offers school partnerships like GFT's K-12 program.
• Year Up: Large national workforce development nonprofit providing skills training and corporate internships for opportunity youth ages 18-24. Comparable workforce pipeline and employer partnership model to Pipeline 4.0, though at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/girlzfortech
• Facebookfacebook.com/girlsfortechnology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/girls-for-technology-inc-/?trk=biz-companies-cym
• Instagraminstagram.com/girlsfortechnology

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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