Our ecosystem
Built with Boston
Global Leaders of Boston brings together certification bodies, community organizations, and Boston Public Schools, all united around one mission: putting world-class tech certifications within reach of every Boston student.
Our partners
From curriculum to community, our partners play a direct role in the education and workforce pipeline.
Industry & Certification
Cisco NetAcad delivers the industry-standard Networking and Cybersecurity curriculum used in GLoB tracks, providing free courseware, instructor training, and globally recognized certifications.
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The ASC Camden Dream Center is a founding community partner, providing after-school programming, mentorship, and family engagement that extends GLoB's reach beyond the school day.
Visit websiteHow the ecosystem works
Every partner plays a distinct role in the pipeline, from funding and curriculum to mentorship and hiring.
Schools enroll
Boston Public Schools identify cohorts of 15 students per grade level. GLoB coordinates with school leadership to embed certification tracks into the existing schedule.
Partners provide curriculum
Cisco NetAcad supplies industry-standard courseware, instructor certifications, and lab environments, at no cost to the school.
Community wraps around students
ASC Camden Dream Center provides mentorship, tutoring, and family engagement to keep students on track from 6th grade through 12th.
Students earn credentials
By graduation, students hold industry-recognized certifications in Networking, Cybersecurity, or AI & Data Science, credentials that open doors to college and careers.
Employers hire
Certified graduates connect to internships, apprenticeships, and full-time roles in Boston's growing tech economy.
Join the ecosystem
We're actively seeking partners across four categories. Whether you're a school, employer, funder, or community organization, there's a role for you.
Schools
Bring GLoB to your students. We work with BPS middle and high schools to embed certification tracks into existing schedules with full curriculum and instructor support.
Employers
Hire from our certified talent pipeline. Post internships, sponsor cohorts, or join our employer advisory board to shape the skills students learn.
Funders
Support the expansion of GLoB to all five schools and beyond. Philanthropic and grant funding directly enables student seats, instructor training, and lab equipment.
Community orgs
Wrap around our students with mentorship, after-school programming, and family engagement. Community partners are the connective tissue of the GLoB ecosystem.
Ready to join the mission?
Whether you're a school, employer, funder, or community organization, reach out and let's build Boston's tech workforce together.