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ALT Announcing the 2026 Microsoft TechSpark Fellows
ALT Jackie Navigato (use photo if available) Chicago, Illinois Connects high school students with STEM professionals through mentorship programs, helping them gain confidence and practical skills for future careers.
ALT Molly Kruger Cheyenne, Wyoming Leads job training and placement for single moms, combining career development and mental health support to help families achieve lasting stability.
ALT Leisa Minor Atlanta, Georgia Expands digital equity by providing free laptops and tech education, reaching one million people and empowering underserved communities with new opportunities.
ALT "Infographic titled ‘Microsoft TechSpark impact: Regional AI growth & community innovation.’ A U.S. map shows TechSpark communities and Fellows locations marked with icons. Below, a summary highlights: $700M in community funding for local initiatives; 4,500 jobs created; 65,000 individuals engaged in digital skills; 20 months of Fellows’ impact across 46 communities; $249M in funding; and 34,600 individuals upskilled."
ALT A map of the United States showing six types of AI metro areas, categorized by AI cluster type: Superstars (dark blue), Star Hubs (light blue), Emerging Centers (orange), Focused Movers (yellow), Nascent Adopters (gray), and Others (light gray). Cities are marked with circles of varying sizes, representing the number of AI job postings in Q1 2025—larger circles indicate more postings. The legend shows circles for 2,000, 8,000, and 20,000 job postings. The map is titled "Six different types of AI metro areas," and the source is Brookings’ analysis of Lightcast job posting data.
