FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Brenda Miller
Email: bmiller@techcorps.org
Columbus, Ohio – (February 6, 2024) – TECH CORPS, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing computer science education to K-12 students traditionally underrepresented in technology, proudly announces its recognition with the prestigious Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency for 2024. This acknowledgment, presented by Candid (formerly known as GuideStar), underscores TECH CORPS’ unwavering commitment to the highest standards of transparency and accountability in its mission to bridge the technology gap in education.
In 2023, only a select few U.S.-based non-profit organizations, constituting fewer than one percent, received the distinguished Platinum Seal of Transparency.
“We are honored to be awarded Candid’s Platinum Seal for the third consecutive year,” remarked TECH CORPS Chief Executive Officer, Lisa M. Chambers. “Our commitment to transparency and efficiency, coupled with the dedication of our Board of Directors and staff, ensures that a substantial portion of TECH CORPS’ budget is directed towards delivering high-quality computer science education experiences to K-12 students and educators.”
TECH CORPS’ website, as well as its updated profile on Candid, includes the latest information from 2023, encompassing its mission, metrics, board, and pertinent public documents, such as its 990. This transparent sharing of data reflects TECH CORPS’ commitment to showcasing the positive difference it is making.
With the Candid Platinum Rating, supporters of TECH CORPS can be assured that their contributions are channeled towards impactful computer science education experiences and efforts such as the Volunteer Build. This initiative focuses on recruiting, training, and deploying tech-savvy volunteers to enhance the impact of TECH CORPS’ educational efforts.
Explore TECH CORPS’ Guidestar Profile and share your thoughts on the impactful strides being made in K-12 computer science education.
About TECH CORPS
TECH CORPS is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that K-12 students have equitable access to programs, skills, and resources that enrich early learning and establish a strong foundation for their academic pursuits and future careers. The organization specializes in developing computer science and information technology programs while deploying tech-savvy talent to support K-12 schools and youth-serving organizations nationwide. Notably, TECH CORPS is the United States’ longest-running nonprofit organization in the education-technology sector. TECH CORPS has received support from esteemed partners such as Nordson Corporation, JPMorgan Chase, Google, KeyBank, and Hyland, all of whom have provided the essential resources needed to deliver high-quality technology programs to K-12 students and educators. Since its inception in 1995, over 20,000 TECH CORPS volunteers have generously contributed their time and expertise to aid schools and nonprofit organizations in their local communities. TECH CORPS was founded in 1995 by Gary Beach, Publisher Emeritus of CIO Magazine and author of “The U.S. Technology Skills Gap.”
Learn more at www.techcorps.org or connect with TECH CORPS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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