[Kansas City, MO] – March 7, 2025 – Metropolitan Community College Kansas City (MCC)  is partnering with Upright to launch four career reskilling programs in Software Development, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and UX/UI Design. Designed to equip learners with in-demand skills, these programs help close the skills gap and strengthen local workforce.

As technology transforms industries, companies in the Kansas City metro area and beyond need professionals with digital skills and hands-on experience. This partnership between MCC and Upright ensures that learners, career changers, and professionals can access flexible, career-focused training programs that align with regional employer demands.

We’re proud to partner with MCC to help adult learners in Kansas City and beyond break into high-demand tech careers. This is more than just skill-building—it’s about strengthening the local workforce with hands-on training and real job opportunities. -Benny Boas, CEO, Upright

Kansas City's tech job market is growing rapidly, but employers struggle to find skilled candidates. These reskilling programs offer hands-on training for high-growth careers in:

• Software Development – Learn coding languages, full-stack development, and software engineering best practices.
• Cybersecurity – Gain essential skills in network security, ethical hacking, and threat detection.
• Data Analytics – Develop expertise in data visualization, predictive analytics, and business intelligence.
• UX/UI Design – Master user experience and interface design principles to create intuitive digital products

Each program is built around a project-based curriculum, expert-led instruction, and personalized career support to ensure graduates are fully prepared to enter the workforce or advance in their careers.

Key benefits of these reskilling programs include:

• Industry-Driven Curriculum – Developed with employer input to match workforce needs.
• Flexible, Part-Time Learning – Designed for working professionals and career changers.
• Hands-On, Project-Based Training – Real-world experience to build job-ready portfolios.
• Job Placement Support – Career coaching, resume building, and interview prep to help students land jobs.

Metropolitan Community College is excited for the opportunity to partner with Upright and offer tech reskilling programs to individuals within our community and those in the Kansas City, MO metro area.  These tech bootcamps will provide an opportunity for individuals to upskill, reskill, and to learn a new skill that will lead to a high wage career in the tech industry as well as an opportunity to continue their education at MCC with a pathway into our Associate degree programs. -Dr. Tiffany Hunter, VP of Workforce and Economic Development, MCC

Enrollment is now open. Please visit the Metropolitan Community College of Kansas City website or contact Upright.