{"id":9240,"date":"2020-04-21T10:08:59","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T17:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/?p=9240"},"modified":"2023-07-05T02:29:23","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T09:29:23","slug":"covid-19-initiatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/news\/covid-19-initiatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Impacted By COVID-19? We Want to Help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When we founded Springboard in 2013, our goal was to bring together a network of online learners. Over time, that goal turned into a much broader and meaningful vision to grow a global community and bridge the world\u2019s skills gap by supporting and empowering our students every step of the way. We\u2019ve brought together students from all kinds of backgrounds and learning journeys, connected by a shared goal of building a dream career. As our reach grew, so too did our mission: we now hope to change one million lives by 2030.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s been harrowing to see the impact that COVID-19 has had on many of our friends, family, and peers. Today, we face an unprecedented reality of uncertainty over job security, rising health costs, and other life changes that feel out of our control. It\u2019s been especially eye-opening to see that while so many have the desire, skillset, and dedication to embark on the journey of pursuing their dream careers in tech, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it monumentally difficult\u2014if not impossible\u2014for many to finally take the leap. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recognize the importance of a supportive community working together, now more than ever. Because of this new reality, we are offering the greater community something more meaningful than kind words and thoughts. We acknowledge the gravity of the situation and want to offer an actionable solution powerful enough to make a real impact in real-time. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what are we doing?
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Our goal is to give prospective Springboard students the tools and peace of mind to learn the skills they need to achieve both a fulfilling career and attain job security. Our dedicated group of mentors, career coaches, student success coaches, and the rest of the Springboard team are inspired to come together to support you even further in this challenging time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, we\u2019re launching the following initiatives:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. COVID-19 Relief Scholarships<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Our scholarship fund will award up to $500,000 to prospective eligible students whose lives have been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The fund has been made possible as a result of a contribution from our tireless Springboard mentors, who are generously waiving a percentage of their honorariums. Springboard has also pledged to match the amount waived to grow the size of the fund up to $500,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There will be 10 scholarship honorees awarded monthly and distributed across a selection of our career tracks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n