2025 Data for Hope® Competition: The Power of Workforce Development

In 2021, ATLytiCS engaged teams of volunteers to review and analyze data related to ARC’s top challenges facing the Atlanta region in our Atlanta Societal Impact (ASI) project. One issue that Atlanta still faces today is a mismatch between jobs available and the skills of unemployed workers. Workforce development programs are key to filling skills gaps and solving this problem. ASI Workforce

For this year’s competition, we are partnering with CareerRise, an Atlanta workforce intermediary, to bring the data community together to delve into the power of workforce development.

The goal of workforce development is to create skilled workers, connect them to good jobs, and build strong communities where everyone has a chance to thrive. When people have access to quality training and opportunities, businesses get the talent they need, and local economies grow.

Community Partners

Details

Competition Dates:  March 29 – April 6

Registration Opens:  March 1 @ noon

Registration Deadline:  March 27 @ noon

Kickoff: March 29 @ 9:30am on Emory University campus – We will make every effort to provide a hybrid option, but would prefer at least one team member attend in person.

Prizes: Winners for the first and second place will be presented at the 2025 Optimized AI Conference April 14

• 1st Place: $2,000
• 2nd Place: $1,000

Why Participate?

• Use data today to inspire hope for tomorrow
• An excellent way to help the community and use your skills for a good cause
• Team Building
• Learn about workforce development: the challenges and value it brings to our community
• Explore data insights that lead to positive action
• Gain real experience in data science or apply your professional skills to a new area
• Connect with industry leaders and hiring managers

Read Rules and Register Below

Rules

• Must be 18+ to participate
• Teams may have 2 to 4 members with at least half in the Atlanta area
• At least one participant should be available to receive their team prize at the Optimized AI Conference the afternoon/evening of April 14, 2025.
• Teams must be formed by the kickoff on March 29th. Team membership may not change after that date.
• Each team member must individually complete the registration form. There is a place for team member names, if you have a team. If not, you’ll be given an opportunity to form a team after registering.
• All submission deadlines must be met. Entry submission will include:
  • Source code
  • Slide deck
  • Video presentation. Videos must be saved to YouTube as unlisted and viewable by anyone with the link.
• All work must be original
• Teams may not collaborate with other teams.
• Data can be augmented only by open sources and must be cited.
• Paid consulting, advice, suggestions, coaching or other support are not allowed.
• Teams may be disqualified by the competition administrators for unsportsmanlike conduct, ethical concerns or other reasons.
• Awarded compensation will be divided equally among eligible team members
• All participants must be authorized to work in the US for submissions to be considered
• Winning project participants will be required to submit a W9 and will receive a 1099 for funds. If a participant is ineligible to receive a 1099 by IRS rules, money will be divided among eligible team members
• Current ATLytiCS employees, contractors, or those volunteering with the competition team (includes all with an atlytics.org email address) are not eligible for prize money. If you have questions, email [email protected]
• More details will be shared in the kickoff meeting and through the competition Slack channel. It is the participant’s responsibility to check for updates.
• Got questions? Email [email protected]