News from Northern Michigan’s startup and tech community

April 16, 2024

Now Available: Free Networking & Cybersecurity Courses & Certification

Individuals in Northwest Michigan can get certified in networking and/or cybersecurity through free courses thanks to a partnership between 20Fathoms and the Center on Rural Innovation. The certification courses are available through Cisco Academy and...

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February 19, 2024

20Fathoms Announces Internship Matchmaking Program

Let us help you make a match! 20Fathoms is pleased to announce a new internship matching services between students in STEM fields and regional employers. The service is part of the 20Fathoms Tech Career Hub...

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September 13, 2023

New Information Technology Support Class: Earn the CompTIA ITF+ Certificate in Just 8 Weeks

20Fathoms has been working with regional employers and partners through the Employer Led Collaborative (ELC) to address the area’s shortage of tech professionals. Regional employers asked us to focus on IT Support professionals as their...

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December 7, 2022

2022: A Year of Growth at 20Fathoms

Over the past year, 20Fathoms has grown in many directions as we’ve worked hard to further our mission: to accelerate the growth of tech startups, entrepreneurs, and scalable businesses in the Grand Traverse Region. As...

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Tech Career Discovery Series 9.28.22

October 7, 2022

Demystifying Tech Careers: 20Fathoms Introduces the Tech Career Discovery Series

A critical component in combating Northern Michigan’s “brain drain” is providing opportunities for community members to see and hear from those working locally in high-paying, high-demand jobs like those found in technology. A new event...

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Grow with Google

July 12, 2022

Scholarships Available: Earn certification in digital skills through Google  

For those interested in learning new digital skills, Google offers professional-level training and certifications through their Grow with Google program. Upon completion of the program, graduates can share their resume and new skills with employers...

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