Skills to Launch

Where Are They Now? Louis Shepherd, Cohort 8 Imagine our surprise - and delight - when we heard a familiar voice at the front desk… It was Louis Shepherd, a Skills to Launch graduate from two years ago, dropping by to say hello and share how far he’s come.  At graduation, Louis accepted an offer to become Assistant Chief Engineer at The Capital Hotel - and we cheered him on with pride. Since then, life has continued to grow and change. Louis now holds the position of Chief Engineer at Courtyard Marriott, where he brings not only technical skills, but also empathy, professionalism, and heart to his work every day. When asked about his favorite part of the job, he...

Last night we had the honor to host and celebrate our Skills to Launch Cohort VIII graduation where 26 students received their certificate of completion in their chosen training tracks. We'd like to thank our partners and guest speakers, Dr. Summer DeProw, University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College chancellor, and Linda Nguyen, Microsoft TechSpark Community Engagement Lead. ⠀ Not that we are biased, but our Skills to Launch graduation nights are truly some of the most special nights that we get to host at the Innovation Hub! We are so excited to witness what’s ahead for our new graduates, and we wish them the best in their new endeavors.