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Unlock your future in cloud computing through our Google Cloud Career Launchpad Program, offered in partnership with Google Cloud. Designed to build upon your foundational tech knowledge, this program provides essential cloud skills and industry-recognized certifications to accelerate your professional growth. Take advantage of this opportunity to stand out in today's competitive tech landscape!
In partnership with Google Cloud, this program supports workforce development organizations like Mentor Me Collective, providing scholars with world-class training, mentorship, and no-cost certification to jumpstart their cloud careers.
Scholars will receive exclusive access to the scholarship! This includes no-cost entry-level Cloud Certificates, skill badge courses, expert mentorship, and hands-on labs with Skills Boost credits. All designed to help you build in-demand cloud skills and advance your career.
This program equips scholars with the skills needed for high-demand careers in generative AI, cybersecurity, data analytics, and other cloud fields. Through expert-led training, mentorship, and hands-on learning, you'll gain the knowledge and certifications to thrive in the ever-evolving tech industry.
The Google Cloud Career Launchpad Program prepares learners for entry-level roles in cloud technology in just 15 weeks. With a self-paced structure and guided learning, you can complete the program on your own schedule while staying engaged with a supportive cohort. While there are no required prerequisites, familiarity with the recommended "nice to haves" for each track will set you up for success. Explore the available learning tracks, gain hands-on experience, and build the skills needed to launch your cloud career.
This certificate prepares learners for entry-level roles in cloud cybersecurity by building foundational knowledge of networks, security models, and threat mitigation strategies. Hands-on labs and a capstone project help learners apply their skills to real-world security challenges.
Ideal for beginners, this certificate introduces core cloud computing concepts, including cloud infrastructure, big data, and machine learning. It provides a foundational understanding of how cloud technologies are used in modern business environments.
This course builds cloud literacy and helps learners understand how Google Cloud solutions can drive business innovation. It’s designed for professionals across industries who need to evaluate and apply cloud technologies.
Designed for aspiring cloud data analysts, this certificate provides hands-on training in structuring, storing, accessing, and visualizing data using cloud tools. The program includes a capstone project to help learners showcase their skills to potential employers.
This certificate builds expertise in cloud infrastructure and prepares learners for roles such as Cloud Engineer, Solutions Architect, and DevOps Engineer. It also serves as preparation for the Associate Cloud Engineer certification.
At Mentor Me Collective, we believe in breaking barriers and creating opportunities for first-generation tech professionals. This program is designed to provide equitable access to cloud education and career pathways. You will have opportunity to learn in a supportive community and connect with peers through structured group study sessions, making it easier to stay on track.
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Expect to dedicate ~10 hours per week to complete coursework, hands-on labs, and group study sessions.
Get access to Google Cloud Skills Boost credits, giving you real-world practice with cloud tools and environments.
Complete hands-on projects that you can showcase to potential employers.
Beyond the scholarship, we provide essential resources to remove barriers to entry. Learners will have access to structured group study sessions to review material, ask questions, and stay on track. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with Google Cloud tools to reinforce your learning.
Receive dedicated mentorship from experienced professionals, many of whom are also first-generation, offering invaluable insights and support.
The program prepares you for Google Cloud certifications, which help validate your expertise.
Our scholars have free access to Gen AI Course.
Google provides three types of certifications to enhance your credentials in cloud industry. Mentor Me Collective provides a 50% off discount code to our scholars to participate in the Google Cloud Certification Exam.
As a graduate of the Google Cloud Career Launchpad Program, you’ll gain exclusive, free access to CareerCircle’s career-building tools, including:
This exclusive partnership ensures that once you complete the program, you’ll have the tools and connections needed to take the next step in your cloud career.
