Welcome to
Pay IT Forward
Closing the STEM Employment Gap
In the United States, there are an astonishing 3.5 million unfilled STEM job vacancies. At the same time, 6.1 million Americans are unemployed, many of whom are actively pursuing STEM education and careers. These individuals often face barriers such as a lack of a college degree or belonging to underrepresented populations. We're here to change that by paying forward opportunities to hidden talent.
Our Partners
Why Pay IT Forward?
At Pay IT Forward, we're not just a technical services staffing and recruiting agency - we're a catalyst for change. Our mission is to bridge the STEM employment gap by connecting talented individuals from diverse and often overlooked backgrounds to employers who can benefit most from their skills and abilities.
Our Unique Approach
We are not your typical staffing agency. Pay IT Forward is a social enterprise that partners with workforce training organizations, empowering them to prepare candidates for meaningful careers. Through our extensive vetting process, we ensure that both candidate and their training providers meet industry standards.
Leveling the Playing Field
We recognize the misplaced trust in traditional higher education, which often leaves skilled non-degree holders at a disadvantage. Our goal is to level the playing field by increasing confidence in non-traditional training partners and the candidates they produce while connecting employers to largely untapped talent pools.
Empowering Employers
Most companies lack the time and resources to vet candidates and training organizations effectively. Pay IT Forward removes that burden, offering an outsourcing solution at no upfront cost. You only pay when matched with the right candidate. Our technology platform allows you to preview candidates' progress even before you have an opening, giving you a head start on building a robust talent pipeline.
