MARCUS GARVEY INSTITUTE

What MARCUS GARVEY INSTITUTE does

The Marcus Garvey Institute for Human Development (MGIHD) is a US-based nonprofit that delivers workforce development programs targeting economically disadvantaged youth aged 18 to 26 who lack four-year college degrees. Its services follow a three-phase model: a two-week Life Skills module (self-awareness, communication, conflict management, stress handling), vocational training split between an NCCER-certified Construction Craft Trades track (iron worker, pipefitter, boilermaker, civil helper roles) and a Cloud-Based Technology Gateway track (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Google AppSheet, Microsoft Power Apps, Adobe Creative Cloud), and a Job Placement phase with three months of coaching and apprenticeship support.

The institute's flagship programmatic initiative is the Global Tech Bridge Initiative (GTBI), a multi-organization collaboration designed to deliver technology access, training, and human development services to underserved communities. Adjacent offerings include the Communities of Practices (Education, Entrepreneurship, Global Think Tank), a Pan-African cultural archive, and the inaugural Marcus Garvey Unity Concert held in 2022. Governance rests with a Board of Directors chaired by Julius W. Garvey, M.D., with academic figures such as Dr. Linda James Myers and Dr. Joyce King providing intellectual leadership.

MGIHD is funded through donations and philanthropic support, with the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation as a flagship financial partner. The broader partnership ecosystem spans technology providers (Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle), energy and construction employers (Bechtel, McDermott, ExxonMobil, Shell, Valero), labor representation (USW Local 13-243), and curriculum authority (NCCER). The institute claims a global operational footprint although all documented delivery, partnerships, and certification signals are US-based. No revenue, headcount, or operating-expense data is publicly disclosed.

Name

MARCUS GARVEY INSTITUTE

Legal name

Marcus Garvey Institute

Website

https://themarcusgarvey.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Marcus Garvey Institute for Human Development is a US-based nonprofit that trains economically disadvantaged youth in NCCER-certified construction trades and cloud-based technology skills, placing graduates with employer partners through the Global Tech Bridge Initiative coalition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development & Human Capital Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile, Web & UI Engineering (Frontend, Backend, APIs, Mobile) (EDABAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE), Remote/Hybrid Work Readiness & Digital Collaboration (EDAAAKAL)

Keywords

• Workforce development training
• Construction trades certification
• Cloud technology training
• Human development education
• Community nonprofit programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Palm Beach Gardens

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropic Support: As a not-for-profit organization focused on maximizing the creative use of human potential, the institute accepts donations and likely receives philanthropic support from partners like the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

The Marcus Garvey Institute is a not-for-profit organization that delivers a three-phase workforce development platform — Life Skills training, NCCER-certified Construction Craft Trades training and a Cloud-Based Technology Gateway (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, no/low-code tools) — followed by job placement with employer partners and three months of post-placement coaching. It anchors its human development work in seven pillars (Education, Optimal Psychology, Health & Wellness, Creativity & Authenticity, Workforce Development, Economic Development, and Community Development & Leadership Training) and operates the Global Tech Bridge Initiative (GTBI) to bridge the digital divide for underserved communities.

Product overview

The Marcus Garvey Institute for Human Development is a non-profit organization offering a comprehensive human development ecosystem centered on seven pillars of impact: Education, Optimal Psychology, Health & Wellness, Creativity & Authenticity, Workforce Development, Economic Development, and Community Development & Leadership Training. The institute's primary technology-focused initiative is the Global Tech Bridge Initiative (GTBI), which bridges technology and communities through technical training and human development. The Workforce Development Platform operates through a three-phase model: Life Skills Training, Vocational Training (Construction Craft Trades and Cloud-Based Technology Gateway), and Job Placement with Coaching. Additional offerings include the Pan-African Archive for cultural preservation and Communities of Practices focusing on Education, Entrepreneurship, and Global Think Tank.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Tech Bridge Initiative (GTBI): A collaboration of organizations that bridges the gap between technology and communities by providing technical support, training, and human development. Uses a holistic approach to develop the whole person to enhance human capital and build resiliency within communities.

Products and services

• Workforce Development Platform
• Global Tech Bridge Initiative (GTBI)
• Life Skills Training (Phase One)
• Construction Craft Trades Certification (Phase Two, Vocational Track 1)
• Cloud-Based Technology Gateway (Phase Two, Vocational Track 2)
• Job Placement and Coaching (Phase Three)
• Communities of Practices
• Optimal Psychology Curriculum / Framework

Quantifiable outcome

• Starting salary for workers with skills training placed in entry level positions is two to three times the current minimum wage
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• GTEC (Global Tech Bridge Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGTEC is a collaboration of organizations led by the Marcus Garvey Institute to bridge the gap between technology and communities. The initiative provides technical support, training, and human development using a holistic approach to enhance human capital and build resiliency within communities.
• BechtelflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBechtel partners with the Marcus Garvey Institute workforce development platform, providing mentorship, financial support, research, and leadership training for program participants entering construction and infrastructure sectors.
• McDermottflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMcDermott partners with the institute to support workforce development and provide job placement opportunities for trained participants in engineering and construction-related roles.
• Zachary GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZachary Group partners with the institute as part of the GTEC workforce development ecosystem, contributing to the training and placement of participants.
• USW Local 13-243flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Steelworkers Local 13-243 partners with the institute to support workforce development, providing union representation and job placement for participants in skilled trades.
• GoogleflagshipTechnology or IntegrationGoogle partners with the institute to provide cloud platform training including Google Workspace as part of the technology training curriculum for workforce development participants.
• MicrosoftflagshipTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft partners with the institute providing Microsoft Office Suite training, Power Apps (low-code development), and Azure-related technology skills as part of the cloud-based technology gateway curriculum.
• AmazonflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmazon partners with the institute to support workforce development initiatives, providing employment opportunities and potentially cloud technology training resources.
• NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationNCCER provides the curriculum materials and certification framework for the institute's construction craft trades training program, ensuring industry-recognized credentials for participants.
• ExxonMobilflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerExxonMobil partners with the institute to support workforce development and provide employment pathways for trained participants in energy and manufacturing sectors.
• ShellflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerShell partners with the institute as part of GTEC to provide workforce development support, mentorship, and job placement opportunities in energy and technology sectors.
• ValerominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerValero partners with the institute to support workforce development initiatives and provide employment opportunities for program graduates in the energy sector.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Job Corps: Federal workforce training program for low-income youth offering construction, technical and career-readiness training. Comparable target demographic and vocational certification model, including construction trades.
• Goodwill Industries International: Large, established nonprofit operating job training and placement programs across trades, retail and digital skills. Overlaps with the Institute's workforce development mission but at materially greater scale and brand recognition.
• National Urban League: Historic civil rights and workforce development organization serving African American communities with education, job training and economic empowerment programs. Direct mission overlap with the Institute's community-led model.

Direct peers

• Generation (by McKinsey): Global nonprofit offering free employment programs targeting entry-level technology and skilled trades roles, with employer-hiring commitments. Comparable in employer-led curriculum and wage-outcome framing.
• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing tuition-free IT and cloud training to adults from underserved communities, with employer-driven placement. Closely mirrors the Institute's cloud/citizen developer track and target population.
• Genesys Works: Nonprofit providing pathways from high school into corporate careers for underserved youth, including technical training and internship placement. Comparable cohort model and employer-pipeline structure.
• Year Up: Workforce development nonprofit serving young adults 18-24 with training, mentorship and corporate internships. Highly comparable in target demographic, holistic model and employer-partnership structure.
• NPower: Nonprofit providing free technology workforce development to veterans and young adults from underserved communities. Direct overlap on the cloud/no-code training and IT career placement track.

Others

• National Skills Coalition: Policy and advocacy organization advancing equitable workforce development and skills training. Adjacent to the Institute's mission, with overlap in policy framing and federal-workforce advocacy.

Regional players

• Skills for Chicagoland's Future: Regional workforce intermediary connecting underserved candidates to employer demand in Chicago. Comparable employer-led placement model though focused on a single metro geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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