Kaygen2026*

UPTEMPO is a workforce innovation platform accelerating the next generation of technology leaders by preparing job-ready women in STEM for high-impact roles in today’s AI-driven economy. We close the broken pipeline between education and employment by developing innovation-ready STEM talent with real-world experience in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cloud Engineering, Software Engineering, and AI Risk & Compliance.

Women represent only 26% of the STEM workforce and just 11% of STEM C-suite leaders. UPTEMPO exists to change that by building confidence, capability, and direct pathways to employment for underrepresented women in STEM while helping companies hire faster and smarter. Our proven pipeline includes:

• StepUP: Intentional mentorship and leadership development
• SkillUP: Employer-aligned technical and professional training
• MatchUP: Direct job placement and employer visibility

For accelerator members, UPTEMPO provides hands-on training, industry mentorship, certifications, and real-world capstone projects reviewed by senior professionals to ensure day-one job readiness and visibility to hiring employers.