gener8tor Skills Accelerator and CO-WY Engine Launch
Digital Skilling Initiative
Wyoming – Global venture firm and accelerator, gener8tor, in collaboration with the NSF:CO-WY
Engine, powered by Innosphere, kicks off a Skills Accelerator cohort on April 7, 2025. The
program will focus on digital skills training and job placement resources for residents across
rural and tribal communities in Wyoming. The Skills Accelerator will provide skills training and
job placement support, offering two career track options – IT Customer Service and IT Helpdesk.
Both programs will prepare participants for CompTIA industry-recognized certifications.
gener8tor Skills Accelerator is a free, virtual rapid skilling program for people looking for jobs in
high-demand roles in their communities or who are looking to work remotely for companies
across the country. The program provides the tools and individualized coaching that participants
need to further their professional careers while also helping them overcome challenges they
may face when trying to gain employment in the current market. Participants receive a
gener8tor Skills certificate and job placement support into new roles or opportunities for
advancement.
“The CO-WY Engine is thrilled to be advancing gener8tor Skills certification program
opportunities in Wyoming,” said Steven LeBlanc, Workforce Program Manager with the CO-WY
Engine. “These virtual programs will provide rural and tribal communities in our great State with
skills training and career preparation to continue ensuring we have a dynamic workforce.”
Founded in the summer of 2020, gener8tor Skills Accelerator was designed to help those who
have lost jobs or are struggling to find employment. Since its inception, the program has grown
from nineteen participants in Northeast Wisconsin to more than 2,600 graduates across the
country.
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with the CO-WY Engine team to expand our Skills Accelerator to
communities across Wyoming. We’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative impact this
program has on our graduates, opening doors to life-changing career opportunities,” said Anne
Nadel, Vice President of gener8tor Skills Accelerator.
Individuals interested in learning more about the Skills Accelerator and resources or applying to
the April program are encouraged to visit the gener8tor Skills Accelerator website.
About gener8tor
gener8tor fosters innovation ecosystems through its accelerator programs, venture funds, and
skills-based workforce initiatives. With a strong track record of supporting high-growth
companies, gener8tor has expanded across the U.S. and internationally, building partnerships
with governments, corporations, and economic development organizations to drive
entrepreneurship and economic impact. Fast Company named gener8tor one of the Best
Workplaces for Innovators in 2021 and 2022. The International Trade Council recognized
gener8tor as the Global Venture Capital Firm of the Year in 2022.
About gener8tor Skills Accelerator
The gener8tor Skills Accelerator is a virtual training program designed to help individuals build
in-demand skills, unlock new career opportunities, and create meaningful change in their lives.
The program utilizes the LinkedIn Learning platform to provide high-quality instruction in fields
ranging from customer service to project management. Since launching in 2020, gener8tor
Skills has trained 3,242 participants and graduated 2,646 individuals. gener8tor Skills has
facilitated new or better jobs for 1,487 graduates. gener8tor Skills has on average an 88%
graduation rate and a 65% placement rate for graduates who exited the program 6 or more
months ago.
About the CO-WY Engine:
Led by Innosphere and funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), with support
from the State of Colorado and the State of Wyoming, the CO-WY Engine is a collaborative
initiative focused on driving innovation in climate resiliency across the Colorado-Wyoming
region. The CO-WY Engine brings together a diverse network of partners to develop and
commercialize technologies that address critical community resiliency challenges, foster
economic growth and enhance community well-being.
Visit www.co-wyengine.org for more information.