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August Newsletter

View this email in your browser AUGUST NEWSLETTER As summer winds down, we hope you're finding moments to rest and recharge—whether that means enjoying family time, embracing slower days, or preparing for the fall. Before diving into this month’s updates from The Knowledge House, I’m excited to share some personal news: I’ll be starting maternity leave next week and plan to return in early December. I’m incredibly grateful to our dedicated team, who will continue leading the charge and driving our mission forward in my absence. For programs or strategic partnerships, contact Anna Verdiyan, Chief of Growth and Strategy Officer For corporate volunteerism, sponsorships, development, press, or communications inquiries, reach out to Claudia Soriano, Senior Director of Development & External Affairs Now, on to some exciting August highlights! We’re proud to be celebrating our graduating high school fellows at KKCF Mixers across all our cities! These inspiring students have completed a year of growth and learning and are now proud KKCF alumni, ready to take on college, internships, and careers in tech. We were also recently featured in City & State NY, where I had the opportunity to speak about how The Knowledge House is helping overlooked communities navigate AI disruption and prepare for the future of tech. [Read the article here] In community news, we’re excited to return to BaddieCon this year as a community partner. If you’ll be attending, be sure to stop by and say hello! While I step away for this important next chapter, I hope you’ll stay engaged with our incredible team and continue supporting our students. Your partnership means everything to us. Our mission is grounded in equity, opportunity, and community—and we’re proud to serve as a bridge to the tech industry for thousands of brilliant, diverse learners across the country. This month, we invite you to invest in that mission. Your donation ensures digital literacy and tech training remain accessible to those who need it most—fueling the next generation of tech leaders. Thank you, as always, for being part of this community. Let’s keep building together. Onward, Jerelyn Rodriguez Williams CEO & Co-Founder Invest in Our Mission Today PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT Tech Empowerment Days in Atlanta! 📍Presented by The Knowledge House in Partnership with Inspiredu Join us at Inspiredu’s 2025 Digital Summit—a two-day gathering of innovators, leaders, and learners advancing digital equity across Georgia and beyond. TKH is proud to lead Tech Empowerment Day as part of the Summit’s Digital Learner track, offering hands-on workshops in practical digital skills you can use right away, like cybersecurity and AI. What to expect: Interactive sessions led by TKH trainers An exclusive in-person info session for the 2026 Innovation Fellowship—our free 12-month tech training program Free admission for Digital Learner participants 📅 Thursday, September 25 & Friday, September 26, 2025 How to RSVP: Register for the Summit and choose the Digital Learner track. Complete our brief TKH registration form to help match you to the right sessions. Enjoy a full Thursday with TKH breakout sessions + select Summit activities, then join us Friday for the Innovation Fellowship info session. 🎟 Reserve your free ticket with code IU2025 when RSVPing. Need help using the code? Follow this quick guide. Get Your Ticket PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT TKH Fellows Win Top Prize at “AI for Impact” Hackathon Earlier this month, our Technology Fellowship fellows teamed up at the Synchrony Skills Academy for the AI for Impact: The Nonprofit Challenge — a hackathon focused on building AI-powered solutions to support local nonprofits. We’re proud to announce our Top Prize winners: Rosselyn Oliva, Ricardi Jean, Christina Maroun, and Kevin Bonilla. Their project impressed judges with its innovative AI implementation, strong potential for community impact, and practical application for nonprofit needs. ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Join us for Behavioral Mock Interviews where you’ll mentor fellows, share feedback, and build their confidence for real-world opportunities. 🗓️ August 21 | 5:30–7:30 PM EST or PST | 💻 Virtual 🔗 Sign up to volunteer Speak on Your Experience! Join us for our AMA: Portfolio Storytelling Session, a powerful opportunity to show aspiring technologists how to present their work like a pro. 🗓️ August 28 | 5:30–7:30 PM EST or PST | 💻 Virtual 🔗 Become a Speaker Supporters Like You Make Our Work Possible With your support, we will forge a robust 21st-century economy. Please make a donation today. Donate Now Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe The Knowledge House, 79 Alexander Ave Suite 51A Bronx NY 10454 US © 2025 The Knowledge House. All rights reserved.