How one internship program launches tech careers
(World News USA)

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Carlos Vasquez found his passion for coding while working in a factory. He listened to audiobooks about software development and heard from those who work in technology. Soon his interest was piqued, and Vasquez eventually came across an internship opportunity at i.c.stars. Created in 1998 in Chicago, i.c.stars is a four-month internship program focused on improving the community by providing those who come from a low-income background with training to prepare them for a job in technology. Such jobs include data analysis, product management or web development. --- The nonprofit news outlet Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service provided this article to The Associated Press...