Practical software development
Build a foundation in front-end development, back-end development, and databases. Practice teamwork and explore how to use AI tools in software development.
From skills to experience to opportunity
Build skills.
Gain experience.
Move forward.
Tech4Hire helps refugees and newcomers turn technology skills into real project experience—and take the next step toward meaningful employment.
For refugees and newcomers · Washington, DC, Maryland & Virginia
OUR PURPOSESkills today.
Opportunities tomorrow.Illustrative image from Tech4Hire’s original website
Opportunities tomorrow.Illustrative image from Tech4Hire’s original website
Real-world projectsProfessional mentorshipPathways toward employment
I want to learnExplore the planned software-development pathway.I want to mentorHelp learners turn knowledge into practical experience.I want to partnerHelp shape a stronger bridge into the workforce.
Build and deploy
Learn the skills.
Build the experience.
Courses are a starting point. Our proposed pathway combines practical training, guided projects, mentorship, and career preparation so learners can demonstrate what they can do.
Projects you can demonstrate
Work through requirements, build with others, receive feedback, and deploy applications to the cloud. Develop a portfolio that shows your contribution and the problems you helped solve.
Mentorship and career preparation
Get guidance from technology professionals. Prepare résumés, LinkedIn profiles, and interviews while building workplace communication skills and connections to potential opportunities.
For future learners
One focused pathway.
Skills you can put to work.
Our first pilot is being designed around software development, with guided practice and career preparation woven into the learning experience.
Planned pilot program
Software development
from learning to launch.
For newcomers ready to move from tutorials to building and explaining their own work.
Small cohort · DMV focus · Mentor-guided projects
Register learner interest ↗01
Build the foundations
Front-end development, back-end development, and database fundamentals.
02
Work like a development team
Understand requirements, collaborate, receive feedback, and explore AI development tools.
03
Create a portfolio with live projects
Build and deploy applications, document your contribution, and present what you learned.
04
Prepare for the next opportunity
Strengthen résumés and LinkedIn profiles, practice interviews, and develop workplace communication.
Planning stage: dates, format, prerequisites, duration, and fees will be confirmed before enrollment.
Learning a skill does not automatically create an employment opportunity. Newcomers may finish courses yet still lack practical projects, professional references, and a network in the United States.
Tech4Hire is a workforce-development initiative designed to bridge that gap. Our initial focus is Afghan refugees and newcomers, with a vision to expand access for other underserved communities.
Experience that tells your story.
“Here is what I built. Here is the problem we solved. Here was my contribution, and here is what I learned.”
The proposed learner journey
A pathway you can put into practice.
Learn with direction
Follow structured, practical modules with guidance from mentors and a supportive learning community.
Build and deploy
Apply what you learn to real projects, collaborate with a team, and develop live work for your portfolio.
Prepare and connect
Practice interviews, strengthen your professional profile, and explore internship and employment opportunities.
Start small. Learn. Improve.
A focused pilot.
A long-term purpose.
We plan to begin with a small cohort in the DMV area, test the model with learners and employers, and improve it before expanding.
Planned cohort
5–10 learners
A small group allows room for guidance, feedback, and meaningful project collaboration. Pilot details are still being developed.
What we will measure
Progress beyond attendance
Project completion, portfolio development, confidence, interviews, and access to internships or employment—not simply the number of people trained.
What we are building toward
Long-term independence
Practical experience, stronger professional networks, and the confidence to keep learning and pursuing a sustainable career.
For mentors, employers & community partners
Help build the first bridge.
We are developing our first cohort and seeking people and organizations who want to help shape it with us.
Share your experience.
Guide a project, review code, lead a practice interview, or help a learner explain their work with confidence.
Explore mentoring ↗Help connect skills to work.
Share entry-level skill needs, advise on practical projects, and explore future internship or hiring opportunities.
Start a conversation ↗Support a thoughtful start.
Help us reach learners, develop training resources, and build the relationships needed for a focused pilot.
Express partnership interest ↗Built from lived experience
A bridge built
with the community.
Mohammad Mirzaie · Founder
As an Afghan immigrant and software developer in the United States, Mohammad understands the challenge of rebuilding a professional career in a new country.
His background includes software development and teaching technology courses in Afghanistan. Conversations with community members helped shape Tech4Hire around a recurring need: guidance and practical experience that connect learning to work.
Tech4Hire is in the pre-incorporation stage, with plans to establish a nonprofit organization in Virginia.
Let’s move forward
Your next step
starts with a conversation.
Join the interest list for the planned DMV pilot, offer technical mentorship, or explore an employer or community partnership.
Pilot planning is underway. Dates, duration, fees, and enrollment details will be announced when confirmed. Employment is not guaranteed.
Good to know
A few common questions.
Who is Tech4Hire for?
Our initial focus is Afghan refugees and newcomers in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area who want to turn technology learning into practical experience. Mentors, employers, and community organizations can also express interest.
Do I need coding experience?
You can register interest whether you are starting out or have already taken online courses. The program is being designed to offer a structured, beginner-friendly pathway. Final prerequisites will be shared before enrollment.
Are programs open for enrollment?
Enrollment has not been announced. We are developing a small pilot cohort in the DMV area. The schedule, duration, format, eligibility, and any fees will be confirmed before participants commit.
Does completing the program guarantee a job?
No. Tech4Hire aims to support skills, practical experience, confidence, and access to opportunities. Hiring decisions remain with employers; jobs and internships are not guaranteed.
How can I support the initiative?
We welcome interest from technology mentors, volunteer developers, employers, refugee-serving organizations, educational institutions, and prospective funders. Share how you would like to support projects, mentorship, career preparation, or future opportunities.