Underserved Adults

The Script Kitty Foundation supports underserved adults by creating direct, practical pathways into software engineering, cybersecurity, and technology-adjacent careers.

We work with individuals who face systemic barriers to education and employment, including survivors of domestic violence, people experiencing homelessness, recovering addicts, justice-impacted individuals, veterans, and others rebuilding their lives.

Our approach is grounded in evidence, dignity, and outcomes. We focus on skills that translate into real jobs, real income, and real independence.

Why Technology Pathways Matter for Adults

Technology careers provide a unique opportunity for adults seeking stability and long-term economic security.

Long-term studies of technology workforce programs consistently show strong outcomes for underserved adults, including:

• Significant increases in employment rates
• Higher annual earnings compared to control groups
• Cumulative income gains over multiple years
• Reduced reliance on public assistance
• Positive returns on public and philanthropic investment

Technology roles offer competitive wages, remote and flexible work options, and transferable skills that remain valuable across industries and economic cycles.

For adults navigating recovery, displacement, or reentry, these qualities are not optional. They are essential.

Employment and Earnings Outcomes

Well-designed technology workforce programs produce measurable economic impact.

Long-term randomized studies show that participants in technology training programs earn approximately thirty percent more annually than comparable individuals without access to these programs.

Over time, cumulative earnings gains exceed tens of thousands of dollars per participant. Cost-benefit analysis shows more than two dollars in societal benefit for every dollar invested.

These outcomes are driven by sustained employment, higher wages, and increased workforce participation.

For communities, this translates into stronger local economies and a more resilient labor force.

Survivors of Domestic Violence

For survivors of domestic violence, economic independence is directly tied to long-term safety.

Technology pathways support survivors by offering:

• Remote and flexible work opportunities
• Skills that transfer across employers and locations
• Clear advancement pathways
• Reduced dependence on unsafe environments

Workforce programs tailored for survivors demonstrate improvements in employment stability, career readiness, and long-term planning.

Script Kitty Foundation programs are trauma-informed and designed to meet people where they are, with flexibility, privacy, and dignity built into every step.

Justice-Impacted Individuals and Reentry Support

Education and workforce programs for justice-impacted adults are among the most effective tools for reducing recidivism and improving community safety.

Technology training programs in correctional and reentry settings show:

• Substantially lower return-to-prison rates among participants
• High rates of post-release employment
• Strong placement into technical and adjacent roles

Participants who leave incarceration with job-ready skills are more likely to secure employment, support their families, pay restitution and child support, and reintegrate successfully.

These outcomes reduce incarceration costs, lower public spending, and strengthen communities.

Veterans, Recovering Addicts, and Individuals Experiencing Homelessness

Many adults facing housing instability, addiction recovery, or post-service transition possess resilience, discipline, and problem-solving ability.

What they often lack is access.

Script Kitty Foundation programs provide:

• Hands-on technical training
• Clear skill benchmarks
• Mentorship and peer support
• Access to devices and connectivity
• Flexible schedules that support recovery and stability

Technology careers offer a pathway to consistent income and long-term growth for individuals rebuilding their lives.

Community-Level Impact

When underserved adults gain access to technology careers, the benefits extend far beyond the individual.

Communities experience:

• Increased household income
• Expanded workforce participation
• Reduced reliance on emergency services
• Lower incarceration and court costs
• Stronger local tax bases

Technology jobs also create multiplier effects that support surrounding businesses and services.

This is not charity. It is infrastructure for economic stability.

Impact on the Technology Industry

The technology industry faces persistent talent shortages, particularly in software engineering and cybersecurity.

Community-based training programs expand the talent pipeline by focusing on demonstrated skill rather than formal credentials.

Research consistently links diverse technical teams to higher innovation rates, stronger problem-solving, and improved organizational performance.

Employers benefit from candidates who arrive job-ready, with hands-on experience and strong retention potential.

Supporting these pathways aligns workforce development with long-term industry health.

Evidence-Based Program Design

Programs with strong outcomes share common design principles. Script Kitty Foundation initiatives are built around these proven elements.

Instruction

• Hands-on, project-based learning
• Real-world software, cybersecurity, and hardware applications
• Clear and measurable skill benchmarks

Mentorship

• Near-peer mentorship
• Professional and industry partnerships
• Collaborative learning environments

Access Supports

• Devices and internet access
• Flexible scheduling
• Trauma-informed instruction

Career Pathways

• Certification preparation
• Internships and apprenticeships
• Career coaching and placement support

These elements work together to produce durable outcomes rather than short-term exposure.

Our Commitment

The Script Kitty Foundation is committed to building bridges between talent and opportunity.

We believe that access to technology education should not be limited by circumstance, background, or past hardship.

By investing in underserved adults, we strengthen families, communities, and the future workforce.

This work is scalable, measurable, and transformative.

Partner With Us

We invite donors, grant makers, employers, educators, and community leaders to join us.

Together, we can turn access into opportunity and opportunity into lasting change.

If you are interested in supporting this work, partnering on workforce development, or funding program expansion, we welcome the conversation.