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What People Are Saying
“Beyond training, the program opened doors to meaningful networking and authentic connections with peers who share a passion for innovation.”
— Upskilling Alum, Brittany Chappell
“At a time when I felt uncertain, the program gave me purpose again—it connected me with other mission-driven public servants to tackle real problems using emerging technology.”
— Upskilling Alum, Hector Perla
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Frequently Asked Questions
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While we have incorporated as a non-profit corporation in DC as of January 2026, we have not yet received tax-deductible status from the IRS. We are in the process of setting up a fiscal sponsor, and expect to be able to process tax-deductible donations by end of March. For now, contributions are not tax-deductible.
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Your contribution helps cover the start-up costs for the organization, including but not limited to:
Materials for our meetups, including signs and name tags
Software subscriptions, such as Google Workspace, that allow us to operate as an organization
Volunteer appreciation, such as pizza at our meetups
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Yes! Go on over to the “Volunteer” page of our site. Linked Here
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We do. Please email hq@theupskillinglabs.org with more information about what you’re able to give.