Mizuho Americas and NPower have reported a strong first year of partnership aimed at connecting young adults in the New York metropolitan area with employment opportunities in the technology sector through the Path2TECH: Networking & Systems Administration (NetSA) programme.
The initiative, supported by a three-year FutureReady grant from the Mizuho USA Foundation, was piloted in 2025 and is designed to address growing demand for technology talent in the region. According to the partners, the programme targets young New Yorkers who are unemployed and seeking access to skills training that can lead to competitive-wage careers in technology.
Mizuho Americas serves as the founding partner of Path2TECH: NetSA, which offers a free, blended asynchronous training programme spanning 26 weeks. The course was developed to support young adults across the New York metro area by providing flexible access to technical education alongside career pathways into the digital economy.
“Building a skilled and inclusive tech workforce is critical to New York’s economic future,” said John Buchanan, Chief Information Officer of Mizuho Americas and board member of the Mizuho USA Foundation. “Our foundation is committed to supporting programs that expand opportunity, and NPower’s Path2TECH: NetSA programs are helping more New Yorkers gain the skills needed to participate and thrive in today’s digital economy.”
Piloted by NPower’s New York regional office in 2025, the NetSA curriculum focuses on core areas including computer networking, systems administration, cloud technologies and generative AI. Participants are also offered the opportunity to pursue industry-recognised certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Linux+, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals and Azure AI, supporting pathways into systems and network administration roles.
The blended asynchronous model marks a first for NPower’s programming and was designed to align with the varied schedules and responsibilities of young adults in the city. Programme leaders said the early results demonstrate the importance of flexible learning models in widening access to employment-focused education.
“What makes this program best-in-class is the breadth of skills – including AI integration – that students will take away from the curricula,” said Helen Kogan, Executive Director of NPower New York and New Jersey. “Mizuho USA Foundation’s support has no doubt helped us shape a program that meets the moment in terms of what employers are looking for in candidates right now. We’re proud of the accomplishments our students have been able to achieve as a result of the pilot and look forward to continuing to strengthen the program and partnership in the years to come.”
Impact data from 2025 shows that 70% of students completed or are on track to complete core programming across the Spring and Fall cohorts, exceeding the pilot goal of 60%. To date, 41% of graduates are employed in technology roles or have continued their education, with an 80% placement rate expected within a year of graduation. Nearly half of participants have completed CompTIA Linux+ or CompTIA Networking+ certification, with certification activity continuing into 2026.
About NPower
NPower is a national nonprofit launching tech careers through free training, personalized support, and job placement assistance. Since 2008, NPower has equipped over 12,000 young adults from low-income communities and military-connected individuals with the skills and confidence to succeed in the digital economy. With programs in 16 cities and growing, NPower’s holistic approach blends intensive technical instruction with career mentorship and well-being support, ensuring students can navigate pivotal life transitions and thrive in competitive industries. As NPower works toward its goal of training 15,000 students annually by 2030, it remains committed to expanding access to tech careers and shaping a workforce that reflects the full potential of our communities. Learn more at www.npower.org.
About Mizuho
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is one of the largest financial institutions in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion, according to S&P Global 2024. Mizuho’s 65,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 36 countries and 850 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.
Mizuho Americas is a leading Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) that provides a full spectrum of client-driven solutions across strategic advisory, capital markets, corporate banking, and fixed income and equities sales & trading to corporate, government, and institutional clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho enhanced its M&A, restructuring, and private capital advisory capabilities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 4,000 professionals. For more information visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.
