About
NPower is a Brooklyn-headquartered national nonprofit that provides free technology training to young adults and military-connected individuals, opening pathways into tech careers for people from low-to-moderate income communities who face traditional barriers to the industry. Through tuition-free training tracks, professional development, and job placement support, NPower works toward a future where the U.S. technology workforce is inclusive and clear pathways exist for all people, regardless of background, to succeed in the digital economy.
Mission
NPower states its vision as "a future where our domestic technology workforce is inclusive and clear pathways exist for all people, regardless of background, to succeed in our digital economy." The organization empowers young adults and military-connected individuals through IT training so they can build careers in tech.
What they do
NPower runs tuition-free training programs across several tracks:
- Tech Fundamentals (foundational IT training)
- IT Support Specialist
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Computing
- Networking and Systems Administration
- Data Analytics
- AI Prompt + Automation
Beyond classroom training, NPower provides career development and job placement assistance; the organization reports that graduates go on to earn an average of three times their previous income.
Scale and impact
NPower operates in nine states: California, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas. The organization says it has "offered foundational, intermediate and advanced career training opportunities to over 12,000 graduates" and has a stated goal of "scaling to serve 15,000 annually by 2030." Outcome figures published on its website include an 80% graduation rate among enrolled students, a 220% average salary increase for graduates, and 71% of graduates getting jobs or continuing their education. NPower holds a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator and Platinum status from GuideStar.
Financials
Per NPower's Form 990 data on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer for the fiscal year ending December 2025, the organization reported total revenue of 34,773,898 dollars (including 34,503,692 dollars in contributions and 1,599,789 dollars in program service revenue), total functional expenses of 35,341,993 dollars, and net assets of 16,563,082 dollars at year end. NPower Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 13-4145441); the IRS ruling date for its tax-exempt status is February 2001, per ProPublica.
Governance
NPower is led by an executive leadership team and governed by a board of directors, supported by additional advisors. Its headquarters is at 55 Washington Street, Suite 560, Brooklyn, New York 11201.