Build Idaho's Tech Talent.
Before Graduation.
TechBridge connects tech students with industry professionals, creating a sustainable talent pipeline at $2,300 per relationship—85% cheaper than traditional recruiting.
Idaho Has a Talent Crisis
Every computer science graduate faces 6.3 competing job offers. Companies that wait until graduation lose the talent war.
Massive Shortage
Idaho has 13,707 unfilled tech positions annually. Only 2,599 CS/IT graduates can't fill 16,306 job openings.
Expensive Recruiting
Traditional recruiting costs $5K-15K per hire with 45-60 day time-to-fill. Plus lost productivity while positions stay open.
Fierce Competition
You're competing with 6.3 other companies for every graduate. By graduation, the best candidates are already committed.
Build Pipeline Before They Graduate
TechBridge creates direct relationships between your team and Idaho's tech students—giving you first access to talent.
How TechBridge Works
We match tech students with professionals from sponsoring companies for structured mentorship throughout their academic careers.
Students learn industry skills, get career guidance, and build relationships with potential employers—all while you identify future hires early.
- 150+ active mentoring relationships
- Structured 6-12 month mentorship programs
- Industry skills training aligned with company needs
- Priority access to students for internships and hiring
- Quarterly progress reports and pipeline metrics
Proven Success Story
TechBridge was launched with $1.3M in federal funding. We received $350K and created 150+ mentoring relationships before the program was paused.
That's $2,300 per relationship —dramatically less expensive than traditional recruiting, with better long-term outcomes.
But we did more than mentorship: We deployed $140K+ in direct student support —scholarships and grants for housing, childcare, and transportation for students at risk of dropping out.
TechBridge doesn't just connect students to companies—it keeps students in school and on track to join Idaho's tech workforce.
Now we're building sustainability through private sector co-investment from companies that directly benefit from the talent pipeline.
Become a TechBridge Partner
Choose the sponsorship level that matches your hiring needs. All sponsorships are tax-deductible through ITC Foundation 501(c)3.
Supporter
$2,500 per year- 1-2 mentoring relationships
- Program recognition
- Pipeline access for hiring
- 501(c)3 tax benefit
- Annual progress report
Founding Partner
$10,000 per year- 4-5 mentoring relationships
- Named Founding Partner (limited to 5)
- Priority access to students
- Quarterly pipeline metrics
- Company logo on materials
- Executive recognition event
Program Champion
$5,000 per year- 2-3 mentoring relationships
- Named program recognition
- Access to student pipeline
- Semi-annual progress reports
- 501(c)3 tax benefit
Combined Package Available: Silver ITC Membership ($6K) + Founding Partner ($10K) = $16K total investment for complete ecosystem infrastructure + direct talent pipeline.
The ROI Is Clear
Example: Company hiring 10 technical employees annually
Traditional Approach
10 hires × $10K per hire
$100,000in annual recruiting costs
Plus: 45-60 day time-to-fill, lost productivity, competing with 6.3 other companies per candidate
TechBridge Approach
Founding Partner sponsorship
$10,000for sustainable pipeline
Plus: Early student relationships, reduced competition, faster hiring, better cultural fit
Annual Savings
$84,000+in recruiting costs, plus faster time-to-fill, reduced competition, and better long-term retention
Invest in Idaho's Tech Future
Connect with our team to discuss TechBridge sponsorship and how we can customize a program for your company's needs.
Contact Us
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TechBridge is a program of Idaho Technology Council Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All TechBridge sponsorships are tax-deductible.
