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Pearl Interactive Network, Inc.
IT
ApprenticeshipProgram
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Overview• Our Mission• Who We Are• Clients and Partners• Why IT Apprenticeship Model• Process and Components of
Apprenticeship• Benefits to Your Company• Potential Career Progressions• Next Steps
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Who We AreMission Statement
Pearl Interactive Network performs a social mission by providing jobs to skilled and talented people with challenges: Disabled veterans, veterans, military spouses, people with disabilities, and people living in geographically-challenged areas.
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Who We Are:• 500+ employees in 26 states (client-site +
virtual)• Winchester, Kentucky 300+ employees,
client-site contact center• Growing• Financially stable
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Who We AreOur Service Offerings
Pearl Interactive Network (Pearl) is a for-profit social enterprise that provides client-centric customized professional services solutions that positively impact lives.Our primary markets are the federal government and commercial.
Among the services we provide are:• IT Apprenticeship Program• Staffing
o Call center – virtual and client-siteo Administrative serviceso Back office support
• Sourcing
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Who We Are: Our Clients/PartnersInsurance Non-profits Pharmaceuticals Federal Contractors Government Agencies
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Who We Are: Awards & Recognition
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LINKING EDUCATION TO 100% EMPLOYMENT
andA SOCIAL MISSION
IT Apprenticeship Model- A Groundbreaking Model
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Why the Need for IT Apprenticeship Programs
Source: Comptia
There is compelling evidence that U.S. employers are experiencing an IT talent gap shortage.
• 93% of employers indicate an overall skills gap• 56% of employers report being moderately close to where they want to be
with IT skills• Highest interest in skills associated with IT servers, storage, security,
database management, and IT support• 81% of organizations claim IT skills gap impacts customer engagement and
security • Nearly 50% cite dynamic nature of the tech space as a primary cause of
skills gaps
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Why the Pearl Apprenticeship Model
• We satisfy the IT talent gap (Refer to Appendix 1)• We provide recruiting and staffing focused on niche
workforce of people disabilities, disabled veterans, veterans, military spouses and people living in geographically-challenged areas
• Our model provides education, experience and career progression for people with challenges
• The mentor component enhances success and retention rates for online education and job retention
• Government incentives support the internship model
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• Recruiting Niche Workforceo People with Disabilitieso Disabled Veteranso Veteranso Military Spouseso People Living in Geographically-Challenged Areas
• Staffing of entry-level positions• Online certification
Modules
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• Mentoring/Coaching • Government Incentives:
o Work Opportunity Tax Credito On the Job Training Dollarso Education Reimbursemento Department of Labor Grants
Modules (continued)
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• Minimum of 10 apprentice positions on the client’s site
• Candidate screening for aptitude & motivation for IT career progression
• Online IT certification program w/mentor shadowing capabilities
• Supervisor/coach• Payroll/benefits• Apprenticeship progress reports
Deliverables
Pearl provides: Client provides:
• Internal designated contact• Workspace, including hardware &
software• Formalized career progression
system
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Apprentices graduatewith 3 options:
Continue with Pearl
Career Progression With Client
Outside Placement
OverviewPearl recruits entry-level IT talent:
Niche candidates (priority): Disabled veterans, veterans, military spouses, people with disabilities + other entry-level candidates
0Mentor/supervisor is incented for success
10 seats dedicated
toentry-level apprentices
at client location
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Apprentices take online certification
courses
Entry-level jobs
procured
Apprentices are hired
Employment begins
Apprentice is assigned a
mentor
Apprentice enrolls in
online certification
course
Mentor begins
coaching & monitoring apprentice
Apprentice graduateswith 3 options:
Continues with Pearl
Hired by Client
Outside Placement
The Process
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Benefits to Your CompanyWorkforce Delivered• Access to People with Disabilities, Veterans and
Military Spouses – a highly desired workforce • Skilled, experienced, and certified candidates• Incubator of talent with upward mobility• Achieving corporate IT support goals• Increased workforce diversity• Corporate social responsibility
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Information Tech Specialist$32,303-$92,337
Desktop Administrator$28,789-$34,866
Desktop Support Specialist$33,183-$41,000
Support Technician$34,905-$64,783
Share Point Administrator$56,283-$109,666
Potential IT Career Progressions
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Thank You
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Contact Information
Merry P. KornPearl Interactive Network, Inc.
1105 Schrock Rd., Ste. 107Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 556-4459
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Appendix 1
Source: Comptia, IT Employment Midyear update