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AMERICA TOUR 2025

Join Us in Creating a Lasting Impact Across America

The Empowering Communities Across America Tour is a nationwide initiative designed to bridge the gap between underserved communities and sustainable career opportunities in technology. By partnering with We Connect The Dots (WCTD) and Nebula Academy, sponsors will directly contribute to empowering individuals with the skills, resources, and networks needed to succeed in today's digital economy.

This tour is not just about raising awareness—it’s about creating pathways to success for individuals who may not otherwise have access to these opportunities. We are bringing career education, workforce development resources, and community collaboration to cities across the U.S., equipping individuals with tools to navigate and thrive in the tech industry.

Sponsor the tour

Why should you sponsor the America Tour?

Sponsoring the Empowering Communities Across America Tour provides your organization with a unique opportunity to drive social impact, workforce development, and brand visibility across multiple communities. Here’s how your investment makes a difference:

  • As a sponsor, your contribution will help transform lives by providing individuals with:

    • Access to Career Pathways – Exposure to tech education and career training programs designed for individuals without a college degree, as well as blended paths combining degrees and industry certifications.

    • Funding Awareness – Guidance on leveraging Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding and other financial aid options to remove barriers to education and job training.

    • Hands-on Learning Opportunities – Engagement in interactive workshops, training events, and panel discussions featuring industry leaders.

    • Community Partnerships – Collaboration with local organizations to create long-term opportunities for career growth and economic development.

    We believe that when individuals gain access to knowledge, resources, and industry connections, they build the confidence and skills needed for economic independence—creating generational change in their families and communities.

  • Aligning your brand with this high-impact initiative enhances your company’s visibility as a leader in corporate social responsibility, workplace equity, and workforce development.

  • Brand Logo Placement: Your company’s logo will be prominently displayed on:

    • The official Empowering Communities Across America Tour website

    • Marketing materials, event signage, and participant workbooks

    • Social media promotions, newsletters, and press releases

    Speaking Opportunities: Sponsors receive the opportunity to:

    • Host a panel discussion or fireside chat to showcase thought leadership in workforce development, diversity in tech, or career upskilling

    • Deliver keynote remarks at select events to reinforce commitment to community empowerment

    Media & Public Relations:

    • Featured in national and regional press coverage, interviews, and media partnerships

    • Opportunities for branded video content on tour recap reels and social media posts

    Networking & Engagement:

    • Meet local government officials, community leaders, and workforce development organizations at each tour stop

    • Access to highly motivated talent for internships, apprenticeships, and employment pipelines

    Customized Activation Opportunities:

    • Your company can host exclusive recruitment events, sponsor scholarships for tech training, or provide branded giveaways at each event

  • Every dollar invested goes directly toward workforce development, community engagement, and career accessibility initiatives. Your sponsorship will:

    • Fund free workshops, mentorship programs, and networking events

    • Help individuals enroll in career programs with financial aid guidance

    • Enable underserved communities to connect with employers and industry leaders

    By partnering with us, you are investing in long-term economic mobility and innovation—while strengthening your brand’s commitment to education, workforce development, and social responsibility.

3% Cover the Fee

Support a single tour stop and directly impact a local community! As a Community Partner, your sponsorship will help bring career training, mentorship, and job opportunities to individuals in need.

Make an impact today

Support our mission by contributing a donation.

This includes:

  • Featured sponsor for one tour location

  • Logo placement in local event promotions

  • Speaking opportunity at select locations

3% Cover the Fee

Drive engagement and support tech education while gaining national visibility! As a Gold Sponsor, your brand will be prominently featured in marketing campaigns, local events, and media outreach.

This includes:

  • Recognition in event announcements and press releases

  • Logo placement on promotional materials and website

  • Speaking opportunity in select markets

3% Cover the Fee

Elevate your brand as a driving force behind the America Tour! Showcase your leadership in technology, corporate social responsibility, and community impact while engaging directly with diverse talent.

This includes:

  • Co-branded promotion on all tour-related materials

  • Panel speaking opportunity at key events

  • Logo placement in national press releases and newsletters

  • Inclusion in media interviews and branded content

3% Cover the Fee

Be the exclusive title sponsor of the Empowering Communities Across America Tour! Gain maximum national brand exposure while making a transformational impact on underserved communities. Your sponsorship will fund career workshops, mentorship programs, and workforce development initiatives, positioning your company as a leader in corporate social responsibility, workplace equity, and workforce innovation.

This includes:

  • Exclusive title sponsor of the America Tour 2025

  • Largest logo placement across all materials and digital platforms

  • Feature article and video interview on WCTD and Nebula Academy platforms

  • Executive keynote at tour events + branded scholarship fund

  • Social media campaign featuring your company’s commitment

Media Interviews

Interior of Nebula Academy with students and a woman wearing glasses in the foreground.
Screenshot of a webpage titled 'Helping human stars to form, Carey markets Nebula Academy by traversing the universe,' featuring an article about Carey Candee's involvement with Nebula Academy, a project promoting online tech education, with a section about the founder, Carey Candee, and her role.
A promotional graphic featuring Laurie Carey with the title 'Neuroscience in the Workplace: Fostering Success through Brain-Based Learning.' The design includes a photo of Laurie Carey, a green banner with 'Listen Now!' and icons for podcast and music services, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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A chart titled 'Highlights and Engagement Metrics' listing dates, press titles, and number of reposts. The chart covers events from March to May 2024 related to the 'Empower Communities Across America' tour by Apex Systems and Nebula Academy, with various media logos on the right.