CAREER-SHIFTER PATHWAYS

The Pathway

A guided transition into tech for working adults—powered by coaching, partner credentials, and real-world connection.

BTI surrounds career shifters with structure: weekly cohort sessions, mentor support, trusted learning partners, and community-based touchpoints that keep progress moving.

The Career-Shifter Program is our step-by-step navigation model that helps participants pick a clear target role, build career readiness, complete third-party certifications, and create proof of capability (projects, case studies, or work samples)—then connect to real opportunities through employer spotlights, warm introductions, and hiring-focused experiences.

Our Ecosystem Partners

The network powering HBCU Pathways

HBCU Pathways is built with trusted partners who help students and alumni gain skills, earn credentials, and connect to real opportunities in Charlotte’s tech and creative economy.

Community Home Base

A central hub for cohort meetups, community sessions, and local ecosystem connection—where learning turns into relationships.

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Career Certificate Pathways

IAccess to industry-recognized credential tracks that help participants build practical, role-aligned skills employers recognize.

Mentors + Community Connection

Mentor circles, peer support, and curated community touchpoints—so participants don’t navigate their tech journey alone.

Hands-On Data Skills

Project-based learning in Python, SQL, and analytics skill tracks—designed to build real confidence through practice.

Career Readiness Core

Career foundations that strengthen professionalism, resume clarity, and interview readiness—so students show up prepared.

Employer-Aligned Opportunities

An employer partner that helps inform what skills matter and creates ecosystem touchpoints that can lead to projects and hiring pathways.

Your Pathway Plan

Our Process

Start

Who it's For

Built for working adults ready to pivot into tech or tech-adjacent roles—especially those with real experience who want a clear plan, accountability, and community support while they transition.

Navigate

Your Roadmap

We begin with an intake + pathway plan to align your goals, strengths, schedule, and best-fit track. Then we lock in weekly milestones and support (coaching, peer pods, and labs) so you always know what to do next.

Earn

Credentials & Tracks

You’ll choose a third-party certification track aligned to your target role (IT Support, Data Analytics, Project Management, Cybersecurity, or AI/Automation foundations). Credentials are earned through partner platforms—BTI provides the structure, coaching, labs, and community to help you complete.

What You’ll Walk Away With

Real outputs. Real momentum.

Direction

A clear track + a plan you can follow

You’ll leave with a defined target role and a step-by-step roadmap that fits your schedule—so you’re not guessing what to learn next or how to move week to week.

Career Readiness

Stronger brand + interview confidence

Walk away with a sharper resume and LinkedIn, a stronger career story that connects your past experience to tech, and interview reps that help you show up prepared and believable.

Opportunity Access

Network, mentors, and real touchpoints

Gain access to mentor circles, peer accountability, BTI events, and employer-facing moments—plus warm introductions and hiring support when available—to help turn progress into real opportunities.

High-Demand Certifications for
Career-Shifters We Support

Here are some of the featured tracks in our Career-Shifter Pathway—all chosen for people coming from other fields who want to break into tech. These roles are beginner-friendly, transferable across industries, and projected to stay in high demand over the next 3–5 years.