TECH TRAINING
Gain the skills you need to succeed in the tech industry with our comprehensive training programs
About Our Training
Our tech training programs are designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to excel in today’s rapidly evolving industries. Whether you’re exploring the creative world of UX Design, mastering the complexities of Full Stack Development, diving into the innovative field of Architectural Technologies and Project Management, or uncovering insights with Data Analytics, our programs are tailored to meet industry demands.
Our Programs Offered
Data Analytics
With Google Gemini
Analytics helps businesses measure the performance of their online assets, gain insights into user preferences, and make informed decisions to enhance their online presence and meet their goals. Tools like Google Gemini play a critical role in this process, enabling advanced data analysis, visualization, and the automation of reporting to uncover deeper insights.
Our Fall 2025 Data Analytics program has opened applications! Apply below:
Digital Marketing
With AI
Digital Marketing gives you the ultimate toolkit to design impactful, user-centered experiences that drive real engagement and measurable results. Learn how to use digital marketing tools and strategies, from social media and SEO to email campaigns and analytics, to reach the right audience, tell powerful stories, and create content that converts.
Our Fall 2025 Digital Marketing program has opened applications! Apply below:
About Hack the Gap: Learn and Earn Program
The Learn and Earn program offers an opportunity to grow your tech skills through covering the costs of your tech training program and apply those skills during a guaranteed internship opportunity. Participants will receive stipends during the program.
This scholarship is for young adults, ages 18-30 to develop new and existing technical skills through real projects and get access to career development opportunities.
Learn and Earn Program
The Program Model:
This program opportunity is focused on providing young adults with the required skills, certifications and credentials to enter or continue on a pathway into tech. We then pair our program participants with paid projects, skills coaching, and professional mentorship while providing clients with amazing products.
Program Overview:
The program consists of two parts:
The first part is the paid tech training, which interested applicants can apply to here. The program cost is waived, and offers a stipend for participation in the program. The training programs are 3 to 4 months, during which participants will acquire the skills necessary to start their careers in tech (exact timing depends on each program).
The second part of the program is a paid hybrid work experience. Participants will work about 15 to 20 hours a week. Program participants will dedicate this time to personal and professional development resources.
Benefits
Recipients will be awarded a stipend for the duration of the program, and the costs of the program will be waived
Recipients will be able to participate in a 3 month paid work experience
Assistance in developing your digital professional presence (LinkedIn, portfolio website etc)
A portfolio to highlight the work done during the program
Eligibility for the Program
Ramsey County residents and currently living in Ramsey County
18 to 30 years old at the start of their chosen training program
Un- or under-employed** and available to work
Passionate about technology and pursuing a career in tech
*Scholarship Funded by American Rescue Plan Act
**Underemployed refers to individuals who are working in jobs that do not fully utilize their education or experience. It can also describe situations where people are working part-time when they desire full-time employment or are in temporary or low-paying positions despite having qualifications for higher-level roles. Underemployment highlights a mismatch between a worker's abilities and the demands or opportunities of their current job.
FAQs
What if I don’t have a computer? Hack the Gap will loan you a computer for the duration of the program
If I’m not a Ramsey county resident, can I still apply? At this time, only Ramsey county residents will be eligible for the scholarships offered for these programs.