Tech Corps

What Tech Corps does

TECH CORPS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1995 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, that delivers K-12 technology-education programs across Ohio and Georgia. Its portfolio spans out-of-school programming (the annual TECHCORPShack hackathon), summer programs (Techie Camp with Eco-Rangers, TECH Explorer, Smart Cities, and Tech Quest tracks for grades 3-8; IT On Ramp for grades 7-10), work-based learning (Computing Career Corps, IT On Ramp+), pre-apprenticeship programs (Student TECH CORPS in AI, Tech Support, and Web Development for grades 11-12), and educator professional development (Building Blocks of CS, CutOut 4CS, E4Tech). Delivery is in-seat at partner schools, community centers, university campuses, and corporate sites rather than through a standalone digital product.

The organization is grant- and sponsorship-funded, with revenue streams documented from corporate donors, private foundations, and government agencies. Named funders include Google (as part of its Silicon Heartland commitment), Nordson Foundation, Battelle, KeyBank, CoverMyMeds/McKesson, the City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods, and the Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services. Pricing for end participants is largely free or subsidized: many programs carry no cost to eligible students, others require a $50 commitment deposit, and certain workforce-pathway programs pay stipends ($12-$15/hour or fixed Tango card amounts). Reported reach over the trailing year is approximately 111 programs delivered, 14,000 students engaged, 107 educators empowered, and 149 volunteers deployed.

Operationally, TECH CORPS runs on a lean central staff (11-50 employees) and scales via a partner-delivery model with school districts (South-Western City, Akron Public, Emanuel County, DeKalb County), community organizations (Lorain County Urban League), universities (Muskingum, LCCC, Tri-C), and corporate hosts (CoverMyMeds, Hyland). Differentiation centers on a critical-thinking AI-literacy framework, age-tiered curriculum from grades 3 through 12, and pre-apprenticeship certificates tied to industry-recognized credentials. Credibility is supported by the Candid Seal, a Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating, and CSTA and NDIA affiliations.

Name

Tech Corps

Legal name

TECH CORPS

Website

https://techcorps.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TECH CORPS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1995 in Columbus, Ohio, that delivers K-12 STEM and AI-literacy programming across Ohio and Georgia through partner schools, community organizations, universities, and corporate sites, funded by corporate, foundation, and government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 STEM Education

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC), Teacher Training & Curriculum Providers (Robotics/Maker Education) (EDAMADAM), Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB)

Keywords

• K-12 computer science
• Youth STEM programs
• Teacher CS training
• After-school coding programs
• Computing pre-apprenticeship

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: TECH CORPS operates as a nonprofit organization receiving donations from corporations, foundations, and individuals. The organization actively solicits charitable support through its website donation portal.
2. Government and Foundation Grants: Funding from government agencies (Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services, City of Columbus Dept of Neighborhoods) and foundations (Nordson Foundation, Battelle, KeyBank) to deliver specific programs.
3. Program Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors fund specific programs, such as CoverMyMeds/McKesson sponsoring summer camps and Nordson Foundation supporting IT On Ramp programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tech Corps delivers technology and computer science education programs for K-12 students and educators through summer camps, out-of-school hackathons, work-based learning experiences, pre-apprenticeships, and teacher professional development courses. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1995 in Columbus, Ohio, and funds program delivery primarily through donations, grants, and sponsorships.

Product overview

TECH CORPS is an educational nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of technology-focused programs for K-12 students across Ohio and Georgia. The core offerings include out-of-school programs (TECHCORPShack hackathon), summer programs (IT On Ramp, Techie Camp with Eco-Rangers, TECH Explorer, Smart Cities, and Tech Quest tracks), work-based learning (Computing Career Corps, IT On Ramp+), and pre-apprenticeship programs (Student TECH CORPS with AI, Tech Support, and Web Development tracks). Additionally, professional development programs for educators include Building Blocks of CS, CutOut 4CS, and E4Tech. Programs are delivered statewide in Ohio and Georgia, with regional partners including Nordson Foundation, Battelle, Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services, and local school districts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Techie Camp: Hands-on summer technology experience for students in grades 3-8 where they design, build, and test with technology.
• IT On Ramp
• TECHCORPShack
• Student TECH CORPS
• Computing Career Corps
• IT On Ramp+

Products and services

• IT On Ramp
• Techie Camp
• TECHCORPShack Hackathon
• Computing Career Corps
• IT On Ramp+
• Student TECH CORPS
• Building Blocks of CS
• CutOut 4CS
• E4Tech

Quantifiable outcome

• 111 programs delivered in past year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CoverMyMeds/McKessoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor and delivery partner for Techie Camp Eco-Rangers program hosted at CoverMyMeds headquarters.
• Akron Public SchoolscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner school district that sponsors and delivers Techie Camp Smart Cities and Tech Quest programs at multiple Akron locations.
• South-Western City School DistrictcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDelivers IT On Ramp+ program in partnership with Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services at Franklin Heights High School.
• Lorain County Urban LeaguecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommunity partner delivering IT On Ramp program at their facility in Elyria, Ohio.
• Lorain County Community College (LCCC)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUniversity partner hosting programs at multiple locations including University Partner Ridge Center, Main Campus, and Wellington Center.
• HylandminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDelivers Tech Quest and Smart Cities programs at Midtown Collaboration Center in Cleveland.
• Muskingum UniversityminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHosts Tech Quest program at their campus in New Concord, Ohio, sponsored by Foundation for Appalachian Ohio.
• Emanuel County School DistrictminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner school district hosting Tech Quest program at The Nordson Center in Swainsboro, Georgia.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Code.org: Code.org is the largest US nonprofit focused exclusively on expanding K-12 computer science access, mirroring Tech Corps' K-12 STEM mission but at national scale through curriculum distribution and advocacy.
• Girls Who Code: Girls Who Code runs K-12 clubs and summer immersion programs teaching coding and tech career exposure, directly comparable to Tech Corps' Techie Camp and IT On Ramp portfolios.
• FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology): FIRST delivers robotics and engineering programs for K-12 students via school partnerships, contests, and mentorships — overlapping with Tech Corps' maker/engineering portfolio including Tech Quest and Smart Cities tracks.
• Black Girls CODE: Black Girls CODE provides K-12 technology education programs and hackathons targeting underrepresented students, comparable to Tech Corps' equity-focused STEM delivery in underserved Ohio and Georgia communities.
• Generation: Generation is a global nonprofit running tech-focused training and job-placement programs for underemployed youth and adults; comparable in mission and outcome (industry-recognized credentials) to Tech Corps' Student TECH CORPS pre-apprenticeships.

Broad incumbents

• National Academies Foundation (NAF): NAF runs career-connected academy programs in high schools with industry pathway tracks including technology, comparable to Tech Corps' work-based learning and pre-apprenticeship offerings in AI and Web Development.
• TEALS (Microsoft Philanthropies TEALS): TEALS pairs industry volunteers with high school teachers to deliver CS education — overlapping with Tech Corps' educator professional development programs (Building Blocks of CS, CutOut 4CS, E4Tech) and volunteer-driven delivery.
• Per Scholas: Per Scholas delivers tuition-free IT and cybersecurity training with employer connections for career-launch outcomes, comparable to Tech Corps' Tech Support pre-apprenticeship and employer-linked IT On Ramp pathways.
• ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education): ISTE is the leading membership organization for educators using technology, sets CS/content standards, and could leverage Tech Corps-style K-12 STEM curricula — comparable as a peer in K-12 CS educator enablement.

Regional players

• iCode School: iCode runs in-person STEM and coding school programs for children, comparable to Tech Corps' Techie Camp model but operating franchise-style after-school/summer sites rather than through school district partnerships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubestage4.techcorps.info/youtube-playlist
• Xx.com/techcorps_org
• Facebookfacebook.com/techcorps.national
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/techcorpsus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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