Let’s Build A Tech Ecosystem, Together.
Universal Tech Movement (UTM) connects our ecosystem partners with solutions designed to build workforce readiness, cultivate innovation, and create opportunities for economic advancement. As a Texas career school listed as an eligible training provider, our trusted services and community-driven approach has made tangible impact that we are excited to scale. Below are a few ways you can join our Movement towards a tech ecosystem for all.
Why Partner?
Fuel economic mobility
Access a Job-Ready Talent Pipeline
Close the Digital Divide at Scale
Amplify Your Corporate Social Impact
Boost Employee Engagement & Mentorship
Join an Elite Network of Industry Leaders
How We Can Partner?
Create Workforce Readiness & Career Pathways
Talent Sourcing & Placement: Connect directly with UTM’s pool of job-ready program participants. We assist with hands-on recruiting, job shadowing, and tailored Universal Tech Pathways that connect tech talent to job openings. You can also collaborate with UTM to develop and support internships and apprenticeships that build strong, future-ready teams.
Training & Collaborative Design: As a Texas career school listed as an eligible training provider, UTM collaborates with workforce and institutional partners to co-design tech training programs that align with modern industry trends and equip participants for the modern workforce.
Collaborate on Events
Co-Hosted Events: UTM invites industry experts and organizations to co-host panels, workshops, and community events focused on emerging tech trends, economic mobility, and tech equity.
Flagship Initiatives: Boost your company’s visibility and social impact by sponsoring UTM’s signature events, including Horizons, Tech Bytes, and ReThink Austin, to drive innovation right where it is needed most.
Reach & Engage the Tech Ecosystem
Cross-Promotion & Visibility: Expand your organization's reach and amplify our shared mission through co-branded campaigns, newsletter swaps, and social media takeovers.
Volunteerism & Mentorship: UTM provides curated volunteer opportunities that enhance company culture and support the broader tech ecosystem, creating opportunities for tech professionals to give back to the communities they work in.
Fund, Sponsor, & Provide Essential Infrastructure
Funding & Program Support: Government agencies and philanthropic entities act as vital resource partners, providing the foundational funding and critical program support necessary to sustain and scale our impact.
Hardware & Licensing: Corporate and community partners can help us bridge the digital divide by supplying essential technology hardware—such as laptops, iPads, and hotspots—or donating software licensing.
Venues & Wraparound Services: Partners can collaborate by offering physical spaces and venues for learning. You can also support our participants holistically by helping provide critical wraparound services, including meals, childcare, accessibility accommodations, and wellness resources.
Reciprocate Referrals, Build Community Networks
Two-Way Referrals: We partner with academic institutions and community organizations to build reliable, reciprocal referral pipelines. We refer individuals to your programs for continued development, and you can refer your cohorts and community members to UTM for specialized tech training and support.
Resource Sharing: We team up with local organizations to share community resources, ensuring our combined networks have comprehensive access to tech education and socioeconomic advancement.
