Techtonic Academy addresses the shortage of software development talent by training unemployed or underemployed individuals to become junior developers. Through a 6-month paid apprenticeship program incorporating real-world projects, apprentices graduate as junior developers, filling the talent pipeline. This benefits both Techtonic's business and its clients by providing a steady stream of cost-effective, trained junior developers. Clients have the option to hire apprentices after projects, gaining experienced employees familiar with their systems. The program gives disadvantaged individuals rewarding careers, breaking cycles of poverty.