Build skills.
Create
opportunity.
We're inviting partners and sponsors to support FUTURE HACKATHON™ — powering hands-on labs, hiring experiences, and pathways that move participants from learning to real-world opportunity.
Thank you to our current partners:
- Microsoft
- Compudopt
- Kids Next Code
- The TLab Mobile Technology Lab
- The Cxmmunity. Foundation
- Coding with Culture
- Flourish Family Homeschool Conference & Events
- Morris Brown College
- O. Studio Design
- BCR TechED
- Parker Dewey
- WEOP
- Georgia State University Perimeter College
What sets us apart
Real-time assessment
See participants demonstrate skills live through labs, challenges, and project demos instead of relying on resumes alone.
Gamified validation
Micro-credentials, points, and leaderboards turn learning into proof of ability that partners can trust.
Live hiring pipeline
Interview pods, talent matching, and Parker Dewey micro-internships connect you directly to emerging professionals.
AI literacy + workforce
Participants build with AI across finance, healthcare, fashion, design, and esports — ready for industry-specific roles.
Cross-audience reach
Engage high school, college, and early-career talent in one place alongside educators, employers, and community leaders.
Workforce intelligence
Permission-based insights help you understand capability signals and shape your future workforce strategy.
Pick your role
Workforce Activation Partner
Lead a lab or pathway experience aligned to your industry.
Interview Pod Partner
Conduct mini interviews and build your talent pipeline.
Prize Partner
Donate computers, smart technology, certification vouchers, and other incentives to power up gamification.
Future Fair Partner
Connect with students and recent graduates at our Future Fair. Employers, colleges, and partners meet participants across both days.
Ecosystem Partner
Support through funding, tools, or workforce development resources.
All contributions directly support participant access.
Up to 200 participants attend at no cost.
Supports up to 10 participants to attend at no cost.
Supports up to 20 participants to attend at no cost.
In-kind support
Lab Activation, Interview Pod, or workforce development resources.
Financial sponsorship
Custom sponsorship packages available — let's talk.
By partnering with us, you gain:
- Access to AI-ready talent
- Build an early-career talent pipeline
- Test-drive interns and potential hires
- Permission-based, aggregated workforce insights
- Brand alignment with a Microsoft-hosted experience
- Role in shaping workforce readiness