NuPaths and Tandem Workforce have joined forces to introduce a bold new strategy for addressing the growing IT staffing crisis. Their partnership blends practical technical education with a robust retention structure, aiming to provide a dependable and scalable workforce model for technology employers across the country.

Addressing a Growing Workforce Challenge

The tech industry continues to face prolonged vacancies in key roles, with some positions staying open 50% longer than average. When combined with high turnover costs—often exceeding double the employee’s annual salary—many companies are struggling to build stable teams. This partnership aims to reverse that trend by training candidates for immediate employment and supporting their long-term success.

“Companies today aren’t just struggling to find qualified IT staff—they’re struggling to keep them,” said Andy Petroski, President of NuPaths. “Our partnership with Tandem creates a complete solution that solves both problems simultaneously, giving employers the stability they need to grow confidently.”

A Combined Training and Retention Model

The collaboration brings together two key elements:

• NuPaths’ Industry-Aligned Learning Pathways: NuPaths equips learners with job-ready skills for roles like cybersecurity analyst, IT support technician, network engineer, and QA tester. Programmes are completed in just 26 weeks and are shaped by employer input and industry demand.
• Tandem’s Retention-Focused Sponsorship Model: Tandem removes traditional barriers to employee development by fronting training costs and tying success to long-term commitment. Their approach creates meaningful incentives for retention and maximises the return on investment for employers.

Delivering Clear ROI to Businesses

Companies using this model report notable benefits, including:

• A 67% quicker path to productivity
• Retention levels 2.8 times the industry average
• 35% savings in recruitment over a two-year period
• Greater team output without increasing headcount budgets

Jeffrey Groeber, CEO of Tandem Workforce, explained: “This partnership is particularly powerful since NuPaths’ focused, certification-based training programs create ready-trained IT professionals that can contribute immediately. When combined with our retention framework, we’ve seen employers reduce their staffing costs by up to 35% while simultaneously improving team stability and performance.”

A New Blueprint for Building IT Teams

This partnership represents a fresh take on developing technical workforces—one that prioritises employer needs, employee growth, and long-term retention. Rather than compete in the crowded talent market, organisations can now build dependable, role-specific pipelines from the ground up.

Currently live in select areas along the mid-Atlantic coast, the programme is set to roll out nationally by the end of 2025.

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