REDTAILS

Digital Engineering Alliance

Workforce Development Powered by Industry Leaders

The RedTails Digital Engineering TechFORCE Initiative is a workforce development and skilled trades program created by aSTEAM Village. Its mission is to empower individuals—especially from underserved, underrepresented, and low-to-moderate income communities—to thrive in the digital economy through industry-recognized certifications and career pathways.

Industry-Recognized Credentials

Earn Certifications from Leading Technology Companies

Cisco Networking Academy

Foundational and advanced networking certifications through Cisco's official academy program

CompTIA Authorized Academy

Industry-standard IT certifications including Security+, Network+, and A+ credentials

LearnKey 35+ Years

Proven digital training with 35+ years of employment authority and career outcomes

Our Vision

Creating Digital Economies Everywhere

RedTails TechFORCE is part of aSTEAM Village's broader mission to create digital economies in urban and rural America by combining education, workforce development, and community empowerment. It emphasizes industry-recognized certifications, hands-on technical training, and real-world career pathways to prepare participants for the 21st-century digital economy.

Create digital economies in urban and rural America

Combine education, workforce development, and community empowerment

Emphasize data-driven decision-making

Use open data modeling and visualization technologies

Prepare participants for the 21st-century knowledge economy

Credential Outcomes & Career Impact

Verified Results from Industry Partnerships

92%

Certification Pass Rate

Cisco, CompTIA, LearnKey certified

87%

Employment Placement

Within 6 months of completion

$52K+

Average Starting Salary

Entry-level IT/Networking roles

500+

Employers Hiring

Active job placement partners

Program Benefits

Comprehensive Support & Real Opportunities

Industry Certifications

Earn Cisco, CompTIA, and LearnKey credentials

8-Week Bootcamp

Structured online and in-person sessions with real equipment

Inclusive & Accessible

No diploma required - open to all learners

Job Placement & Career Coaching

Direct access to 500+ hiring employers

About the Program

Everything You Need to Know

Duration: 8-week bootcamp with structured online and in-person sessions.

No Diploma Required: Open to all learners, including those without a high school diploma.

Access to Labs: Community computer labs to complete work.

Funding Available: Scholarship or sponsor funding available through third-party vendors or agencies.

Job Placement: Assistance after program completion.

Community-Centered Approach

aSTEAM Village EnVision Centers

aSTEAM Village EnVision Centers is a community-centric, community-led initiative with ownership shared across the entire ecosystem. With a focus on a global digital economy, we emphasize human capital in the pillars of:

Economic Empowerment

Educational Advancement

Health & Wellness

Character & Leadership

Ready to Earn Your Credentials?

Enroll in RedTails TechFORCE and start your journey to Cisco, CompTIA, and LearnKey certifications.

Program Lead: Lisa Henderson-Rowe

Email: lisa@asteamvillage.org

Join RedTails TechFORCE. Earn industry credentials. Transform your career.