RISE Program
Rural Innovation for Sustainable Employment
From Economic Struggle to Technology Career Success
The most ambitious and effective rural technology workforce development initiative in Arkansas. This program creates a guaranteed pathway from economic struggle to family-sustaining technology careers.
Key Innovation
Unlike traditional workforce programs that offer hope without guarantees, this program provides 100% guaranteed paid internship placement for successful training completers.
Program Structure
Intensive Training
12 months comprehensive skill development and industry certification preparation
Paid Internship
24 months guaranteed placement at Core Access Technologies earning $18-25/hour
Career Success
Permanent technology careers earning $35-50/hour
Phase 1: Training Year (Months 1-12)
Foundation Technology Skills (Months 1-3)
- Digital Literacy & Computer Basics
- Hardware Fundamentals & Troubleshooting
- Networking Basics (TCP/IP, Wi-Fi)
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Professional Technical Training (Months 4-9)
- Systems Administration (Windows Server, Active Directory)
- Cloud Computing (Azure, Virtual Machines)
- Database Management (SQL, Data Management)
- Scripting & Automation (PowerShell, Python)
Advanced Skills & Certifications (Months 10-12)
- CompTIA A+ Certification Prep & Exam
- CompTIA Network+ Certification Prep & Exam
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification
Comprehensive Support Services
Financial Support
- • Transportation assistance
- • Technology access (laptops, internet)
- • Certification exam fees covered
- • Emergency assistance
Academic Support
- • Individual tutoring
- • Study groups
- • Certification exam fees covered
- • Learning accommodations
Personal Development
- • Career counseling
- • Mental health resources
- • Financial literacy training
- • Family support services
Your RISE Journey
From intensive training with dedicated support to a thriving technology career
Training Year
Months 1-12
- Intensive hands-on training
- One-on-one mentoring support
- Industry certifications
- Wraparound support services
Career Success
Post-Program
- Professional IT career
- $35-50/hour wage
- Family-sustaining income
- $500K+ lifetime earnings increase
Program Outcomes & Impact
Economic Transformation
Pre-Program Income
During Internship (Years 2-3)
Post-Program Annual Salary
Increased Lifetime Earnings Per Participant
Ready to Transform Your Future?
Join our next cohort and start your journey from economic struggle to technology career success.