i.c. stars* in Kansas City helps underserved individuals access tech industry [Video]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City organization is making waves by equipping underserved adults with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the tech industry.

The i.c. stars* 16-week program is helping participants gain valuable technical skills while finding a path to sustainable careers in technology.

For Gregory, who was injured in his previous job, this new opportunity has been life-changing.

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“The timing couldn’t have been better. It was just like a God-send,” Harris said.

The organization was started 25 years ago in Chicago. It later expanded to the city of Milwaukee, and thanks to former Chiefs player Will Shields, the program is now serving the Kansas City area.

“I mean, everybody that’s here is coming from a different place,” Harris said. “And to be able to take different personalities, different walks of life, all these different backgrounds, combine them here and get everybody on one page …