Increasing Access to Careers in Tech

Reskill Americans is a nonprofit founded by tech veterans that provides tuition-free software development training, mentorship and community to unemployed, underemployed and career-switching historically underrepresented racial minorities across the U.S. to help them launch a career in tech.

We eliminate traditional barriers to access so that aspiring tech professionals with no prior experience can enroll in our rigorous, instructor–led online program. Participants who complete our seven-month program will have applied their new skills to software development projects, worked on cross-functional teams, and built a portfolio of work to show future employers.

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Meet The Team

We are a group of tech professionals who want everyone to have the opportunity to access a career in tech.

Femi Akinde

We are a group of tech professionals who want everyone to have the opportunity to access a career in tech.

Mike Koss

“I joined the board of Reskill Americans because I believe the fastest way to end the racial inequity in tech is to give everyone access to software development training.”

Pamela R. Price

Director of Education

“I believe in the power of education to change lives, and I am passionate about being a mentor and role model to show others what is possible. Together, we can change the future of tech.”

Juwon Isola-Osobu

Director of Program Management

“I love our mission because it helps both our participants and the companies. Diverse ideas and perspectives ultimately lead to improved creativity and productivity.”

Ashley Chapman

Director, Marketing and Communications

“I joined Reskill Americans because I want to help dismantle barriers to access in the tech industry.”

Advisory Board

We are supported by talented and committed advisors who are experts in the industry.

Tim Mallalieu

General Manager, Microsoft

"I truly believe that our training model could 'crack the code' on how to make software training accessible to anyone. My hope is that anyone who has a dream of working in technology will not only see that it is possible, but have confidence that one day, they can become role models for others.”

Taryn Naidu

Chief Operating Officer of Rigetti

"Reducing barriers to training is an important step in helping individuals achieve their professional dreams, and in making opportunities for success available to all."

Bambo Sofola

General Manager, Microsoft

"Providing access to an education in technology can transform lives, and I joined the Advisory Board of Reskill Americans because I want to help give underrepresented minorities the opportunity to start exciting and fulfilling careers in technology."

David Fowler

Software Architect, Microsoft

"Everyone can build a fulfilling career in tech if given the opportunity, and I want to make sure that more people that look like me have that opportunity.”

David Ortiz

CEO, SimWin Sports

"Reskill American’s unique and noble approach is refreshing, and I am sure it will be effective in changing the trajectory of many lives.”

Dr. Thelma Phillip-Browne

Ambassador, St. Kitts and Nevis

"I have always been a proponent of education and embrace the 6 Cs of education: creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, connectivity, community, and culture.'

John "JG" Chirapurath

Chief Marketing & Solutions Officer, SAP

"I am inspired by the mission of Reskill Americans, and I want to play a part in helping aspiring tech professionals, especially historically underrepresented racial minorities, find a fulfilling career in the industry."

A Conversation with our Co-Founder Femi Akinde

Watch Femi Akinde speak about why he felt an urgency to launch Reskill Americans and help create opportunities for what he calls “undrafted free agents” to get into the tech industry. The video was filmed as part of Microsoft’s internal speaker series, Outside in, and also featured Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll.