Sponsors

 

Without the charity and support of our generous benefactors, KidsTek would not be able to provide Colorado’s highest needs youth with the crucial technology education they desperately need. 
 
KidsTek would like to thank:

Arrow Partnership

Arrow Partnership is a unique group of in-depth problem solvers with successful track records navigating the world of business. They work together to apply their diverse experience to bring a fresh perspective to your company. Their approach is direct, relational and results oriented. Arrow Partnership will work alongside you and your team to provide a solution specific to your situation.

CA

CA is one of the world's largest IT management software providers. CA software and expertise unify and simplify complex IT environments—in a secure way—across the enterprise for greater business results. CA calls this Enterprise IT Management (EITM)—its clear vision for the future of IT. It's how you can manage systems, networks, security, storage, applications and databases securely and dynamically. You can build on your IT investments, rather than replacing them, and do it at your own pace.

Ciber, Inc.

CIBER, Inc. is a global information technology consulting, services and outsourcing company applying practical innovation through services and solutions that deliver tangible results for both commercial and government clients. Services include application development and management, ERP implementation, change management, project management, systems integration, infrastructure management and end-user computing, as well as strategic business and technology consulting. They have been a supporter of KidsTek for several years, and are a great example of a Colorado based worldwide service provider.

PDS, Inc.

PDS, Inc. - Our ability to understand, articulate, and meet our clients' needs by working collaboratively with them to clearly define their requirements and expectations is central to the analysis, design, development, testing, and ongoing sustainment of the IT solutions we help them implement. PDS provides Staffing, Consulting, and Support and Management services to a variety of industries throughout the US. They have been an active supporter of KidsTek since 2010.

Statera

Statera is a long time supporter of Kidstek, as their CEO, Brad Weydert, was part of our original Board of Directors. They just celebrated their tenth year in business in 2011!

From the Statera website:

Statera offers a wide range of services to our clients in recognition of the fact that business solutions are not just technology centered.  As such we offer services organized around the following disciplines:

Business Consulting:  We believe that Business Consulting starts with the processes and tools that are needed to perform the critical business functions that are common across any enterprise – sales, human performance, resource management and finance, and the disciplines that govern software development and project management.
 
Statera is a recognized leader in the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-scale portals (both internal and customer-facing), corporate websites, and enterprise-wide communications platforms such as Microsoft’s Unified Communications and Messaging (Lync) platform.  Our philosophy is guided by the importance of communication across a business organization or enterprise and the technologies available today are designed with robust communication and collaboration in mind.
  
Statera offers a broad range of custom-tailored services to our clients that focus on the effective operations of their internal Information Technology departments and operations.  We provide interim CIO-level assistance to our customers when leadership needs to be augmented.  We offer a range of infrastructure-related services from Data Center Optimization, Virtualization, Desktop Deployment, and Cloud Computing to Identify Management and Security, Quality Assurance, and IT Governance.  Our services in the IT Operations area are designed to target specific needs for our customers and provide just in time expertise when it is needed most.

ViaWest

ViaWest has been a major sponsor of KidsTek since day one. They really understand the value of teaching our kids technology skills as a differentiator in their personal and professional lives. In 2011, Viawest was the Presenting Sponsor of our Annual Charity Golf Classic. Hopefully, we'll see some of our students become interns and employees of Viawest as they complete their Cisco certifications.

ViaWest combines a set of services with enterprise-class infrastructure, technical resources, best practices and superior customer service to offer solutions that deliver. Let their experienced engineers consult with you on the most effective solution for your business and help you rapidly deploy and manage a reliable, scalable, and economical solution. Many solutions can be implemented alone or combined to meet your needs.

Westwood College

Westwood College is sponsoring our Cisco programs at North HS and High Tech Early College in the Denver Public Schools system. They are also providing the instructor support for these college prep and certification programs.

From the Westwood College website:

Ready to get started on a path to a new career?

Westwood College has two convenient campus locations in the Denver area offering a variety of degree programs. If you are looking for career focused curriculum that helps you prepare for the new life you have been dreaming of - Westwood is the place. Our faculty and staff are not only dedicated and knowledgeable; they are career professionals that can provide you the real life advice and training you need.

© KidsTek, 2011