Apprenticeships, but for software development; What's so special about SPACs?; Mindgrub's Games for Good

What’s so special about SPACs?

By Jim Lee

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies offer the allure of mingling with the rich and provide an opportunity for rapid gains. But there’s a catch: You don’t know what you’ll end up owning.

Mindgrub’s Games for Good aim to build virtual company culture, and do good

By Stephen BabcockThe tech agency is combining a step challenge and giving to local nonprofits over six weeks. It's a chance to keep employees connected during the pandemic.
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Howard Community College is applying the apprenticeship model to software development

By Donte KirbyThe college is working with Elkridge-based NewWave to allow students to gain the software and data engineering experience necessary for jobs. Expanding the tech workforce won't only require skills training.
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CareerCircle aims to train — and land — diverse talent in technical roles

By Stephen BabcockSeeking equity in tech hiring, The Allegis Group company says it is helping jobseekers gain skills, and seeing through to land jobs.
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Inside Innovation Works’ model to get early-stage funding to social enterprises

By Stephen BabcockIgnite Capital, a $4 million fund offering "patient capital" for entrepreneurs, is designed to expand access at the earliest stages for women and people of color. It's already funded four local companies.
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