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Associated Press
09-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
We Connect the Dots and Sister Cities Project Launch Strategic Partnership to Advance Digital and Workforce Training
Partnership Expands Access to Tech, Entrepreneurship, and Social Impact Training for Underserved Youth 'Together, we are addressing the digital divide head-on by equipping youth and communities with tangible, market-ready skills and creating a sustainable pipeline for future workforce talent.'— Shauna Oenning, Executive Director, WCTD NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 / / -- We Connect the Dots – a nonprofit dedicated to STEAM education and workforce empowerment – and Sister Cities Project – committed to community equity and empowerment – announce a groundbreaking partnership designed to bridge educational gaps, enhance workforce readiness, and promote digital equity among underserved youth and communities. The partnership includes the following initiatives: 1. (Eco) System Job Training via WCTD's LMS Platform: Sister Cities Project will utilize We Connect The Dots' free online job training platform to deliver essential soft and hard skill modules. In the next phase, both organizations will collaboratively create industry-sponsored training modules customized for specific communities, companies, or sectors, creating immediate training access and ongoing revenue opportunities through corporate partnerships. 2. Joint Digital Equity & Workforce Initiatives: The partners will leverage WCTD's LMS system, offering co-branded programs with immersive training in technology, entrepreneurship, and social impact to youth from underserved communities. Fellows will gain mentorship, solve real-world community challenges, and showcase capstone projects. This initiative builds clear career pathways, delivers measurable community outcomes, and presents attractive sponsorship opportunities. 3. Aligning Metrics for Collective Success: Leveraging the Sister Cities Project's TruImpact Score system and We Connect The Dots' digital skills outcomes, this integration will track and report community impact alongside participant skill development. The resulting transparent metrics and visualization enable powerful, data-driven storytelling for funders and establish a scalable model for equitable education nationwide. 'Our partnership with Sister Cities Project exemplifies our shared vision for equitable workforce development and digital empowerment,' said Shauna Oenning, Executive Director of We Connect the Dots, Inc. 'Together, we are addressing the digital divide head-on by equipping youth and communities with tangible, market-ready skills and creating a sustainable pipeline for future workforce talent.' 'This partnership between San Diego and New York proves that equity is important everywhere—and that underserved youth, no matter where they live, deserve access to real opportunities,' added Shawn McClondon, Founder of Sister Cities Project. 'By combining our community-rooted (Eco) System model with We Connect the Dots' digital platform, we're building a powerful, scalable path to workforce readiness that starts with the youth too often left behind.' For more information about We Connect the Dots and Sister Cities Project, please visit and About We Connect The Dots: We Connect The Dots (WCTD) is committed to transforming lives. With a focus on young adults aged 13-18 and underemployed adults over 18, WCTD's programs ignite passion and impart practical knowledge in coding, cybersecurity, business automation, and other modern skills grounded in STEAM. Through partnerships with community leaders, educational institutions, government agencies, and industry pioneers, WCTD aims to bridge the gap between the demands of today's workforce and the opportunities available to those embracing a STEAM-driven path. Fostering a thirst for learning and enabling all participants to achieve their full potential, we are dedicated to making a difference on local, national, and global scales. Laurie Carey We Connect The Dots, Inc. +1 631-468-7475 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Associated Press
15-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
We Connect The Dots Appoints Jill Chiucchi, CPA, to Board to Strengthen Nonprofit Financial Strategy and Oversight
Chiucchi's expertise in nonprofit financial governance will help ensure We Connect The Dots' expansion. 'We are excited to welcome Jill to our board at such a pivotal moment in our growth.'— Laurie Carey, Executive Director NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 / / -- We Connect The Dots, a nonprofit organization committed to closing the skills gap through equitable access to STEAM education and workforce development, proudly announces the appointment of Jill Chiucchi, CPA, to its Board of Directors. With over 14 years of public accounting experience focused on nonprofit and public sector financial oversight, Jill brings exceptional depth in audit leadership, compliance, and strategic financial planning. Jill currently serves as an Audit Senior Manager with a focus on not-for-profit and higher education institutions. Her career has been defined by her ability to lead complex financial audits, navigate regulatory compliance requirements, and guide organizations receiving federal funding. She has performed and overseen audits in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Uniform Guidance, while advising leadership on strengthening internal controls and driving operational improvements. 'We are excited to welcome Jill to our Board at such a pivotal moment in our growth,' said Laurie Carey, Executive Director. 'Her expertise in nonprofit financial governance will help ensure our expansion is met with accountability, transparency, and long-term sustainability. Her insight will be a critical asset as we deepen our impact in the communities we serve.' Jill's work has spanned the auditing of major government entities, educational institutions, and mission-driven organizations. She has managed high-performing teams and partnered with leadership to promote fiscal integrity, mission alignment, and strategic use of resources—values that mirror the core of We Connect The Dots' mission. A Certified Public Accountant licensed in the state of New Jersey, Jill holds memberships in national and state professional associations. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Lehigh University. About We Connect The Dots: We Connect The Dots is committed to transforming lives by empowering individuals. With a focus on young adults aged 13-18 and underemployed adults over 18, our programs ignite passion and impart practical knowledge in coding, cybersecurity, business automation, and other modern skills—grounded in the pillars of STEAM. Through our strategic partnerships with community leaders, educational institutions, government agencies, and industry pioneers, we aim to bridge the gap between the demands of today's workforce and the opportunities available to those embracing a STEAM-driven path. We are dedicated to making a difference at local, national, and global scales, fostering an insatiable thirst for learning and enabling all participants to achieve their full potential. Laurie Carey We Connect The Dots, Inc. +1 631-468-7475 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
