Franklin is building the tech talent pool through our IT career-ready training and apprenticeship programs. Franklin's Pre-Apprenticeships provide foundational skills to give people from all walks of life a chance at a tech career. After completing a Franklin Pre-Apprenticeship, some candidates move into full-time, paid apprenticeship placements with Franklin clients. These earn-and-learn programs are registered by the Department of Labor, typically lasting 12 months. Apprentices are full-time employees who complete structured training to build technical and professional skills on the job.
CEO and Founder, Franklin Apprenticeships
Kim Nichols
HR Manager, Black Knight, Inc.
Angie Voght
Instead of screening for a college degree or prior experience, Franklin finds candidates with a passion for tech and a desire to succeed.
In her latest article for Forbes Business Council, Franklin Founder and CEO Kim Nichols explores what the recent wave of tech layoffs means for the tech skills gap. She points to four reasons why the tech skills gap will persist until more companies think differently about the way they hire and develop talent.
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Read MoreFranklin Apprenticeships is a women-owned business that helps employers fill tech vacancies with undiscovered, diverse talent. By removing the barriers of a college degree and prior experience, Franklin finds outstanding candidates with an aptitude for tech, helps them to become job-ready and matches them with employers.