A 100% tuition-free, 12-month hardware engineering & networking course in Arlington, Texas, bridging the digital opportunity gap for ambitious, underserved young adults in poverty-prone areas.
Hearts and Hardware empowers underserved young adults in poverty-prone areas of North Texas through supportive, tuition-free technical vocational training. By mastering enterprise hardware diagnostics, network engineering, and corporate readiness, our students bridge the digital opportunity divide, earn industry certifications, and are primed to secure entry level tech careers.
A high-touch model engineered for real-world certification and career placement.
Every student diagnoses, builds, and restores enterprise hardware during hands-on lab sessions.
Full funding and exam vouchers for industry-recognized certifications needed for immediate job placement.
Direct instruction from active L2-L5 Data Center Technicians, Telecom Engineers, and Aerospace coaches from top tech firms.
Labs held at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library ReBrary rooms, equipped with high-speed enterprise Wi-Fi and diagnostic benches.
Executive mock interviews, professional resume building, and potential pathways to local enterprise data centers and IT hubs.
Completely free of charge for enrolled students, funded through philanthropic grants and corporate community equity funds.
From foundational hardware diagnostics to enterprise network skills.
We transform enterprise decommissioned technology into hands-on educational tools. Through partnerships with digital equity organizations, our students learn on real hardware while keeping equipment out of waste streams.
Utilizing premier civic spaces in Arlington, Texas to maximize resources for students.
Operational & Lab Headquarters
100 S Center St, Arlington, TX 76010
Utilizing high-tech reBrary rooms with enterprise connectivity, interactive displays, and bench space.
Satellite & Outreach Center
Arlington, TX
Hosts community outreach, technical breakout sessions, and prospective student orientations.
Resource & Device Distribution
3120 E Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX
Provides meeting room access and facilitates community hardware distribution.
Experienced professionals bringing real-world enterprise standards to every lab.
Cohort size is strictly limited to 6–8 students. No prior IT background required—just commitment and curiosity.
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