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We find talent, train talent and put talent to work…Since 1999, i.c.stars has been identifying, training, and jump-starting technology careers for Chicago area low-income young adults who, although lacking access to education and employment, demonstrate extraordinary potential for success in the business world and for impact in their communities.

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92% job placement rate92% job placement rate

81% industry retention rate81% industry retention rate

Over 200% increase in payOver 200% increase in pay

Over 2200 high teas with Over 2200 high teas with business leaders since 2000business leaders since 2000

1000 hours of industry volunteers at i.c.stars 1000 hours of industry volunteers at i.c.stars inspiring Over 3,000 hours of volunteering re-inspiring Over 3,000 hours of volunteering re-

invested in our communitiesinvested in our communities

The total social return on investment (SROI) is 1816.21% when factoring in increase in

income and public social services saved

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Internship

Program

Residency

Program

Fellowship

Program1200 hours 1600 hours 1600 hours

Associates Degree1600 hours

Internship Training Program – onsite at i.c.stars

4 months – 70hrs/week

Month 1 Month 2 Months 3-4

Project RFP Competition

Business Competition

ApplicationDevelopment

Client Enterprise Startup Non-profit

Skills • Requirements Definition

• Vendor Analysis • Project Estimation• Mediate conflict

between Business and IT

• Lean Startup• Marketing mini-

sites• App/Mobile Dev• PPC Marketing• Conduct

Customer Interviews

• Systems Dev. Lifecycle

• Mobile Dev• Quality Assurance

TestingSponsors

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Engagement Model(where to plug in and how much it costs)

Step 1: ENGAGEMENT

Step 2:SPONSORSHIP

Step 3:EMPLOYMENT/ CONTRACTING

GoalLearn about i.c.stars – get to know how the organizations might work together

GoalIncrease Employee Satisfaction and Retention of top performers through participation in CSR experiences with i.c.stars

GoalRecurring Talent Source in project/staffing or full-time employment related activities

*Critical Success factor – Hiring Managers initiate demand

Sample ActivitiesAttend “High Tea”Table Host for Capitalize on IllinoisInnovation Host for iOpenerCelebrity Bartender at TechBash

Sample ActivitiesRFP ProjectJob shadowing DayMock interview EveningEvent tickets for team members

Sample ActivitiesDevelopment ProjectsService Desk StaffingTemp to perm hiring Rotational Programs

CostNo cost

Cost$2.5K - $60K / year

CostVaries based on project/role range: $15-$55/hr

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Roles Companies

Marketing Coordinators (4 hires in 12 months)

SIM Partners

Mobile Application Developers (3 hires in 12 months)

Solstice Mobile

.NET Developer in Selenium Coyote Logistics

.NET Developer Front End Magnani Continuum Marketing

Data Specialist Reyes Holdings

Automation QA Associate ifbyphone

Application Development Intern Accenture

Application Specialist Grosvenor Capital Management

LAN Support Specialist ICE

Windows Desktop Refresh Consultant Juno Lighting

TechBar Consultant Sun Times

Ux Researcher Apartments.com

Fulfillment Coordinator Cars.com

Level 1 Support Redbox

Application SpecialistBusiness Analyst Production Engineer

Fieldglass