Since 1997, Byte Back has been offering free tech training and career preparation to adults left behind by advancing technology — many of whom are people of color.

The NoMa-based nonprofit hosts classes at its headquarters, partner locations throughout D.C. and in Baltimore. Byte Back students on the professional track receive hard and soft professional skills training and technical skills training weekly, with the ability to focus on either administrative skills or CompTIA IT fundamentals.

The nonprofit’s goal is for 85% of students to gain employment after graduation, Byte Back Chief Program Officer Melissa Stallings told Technical.ly. Byte Back students and alumni are connected to employers with talent needs during training and after graduation.

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