Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time

Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is a convener, connector, and collaborator with out-of-school time (OST) providers focusing on school-aged youth in Allegheny County. APOST collaborates with providers to strengthen and advocate for high-quality, sustainable OST experiences so that all youth thrive. APOST wants every youth in Allegheny County to have access to high-quality OST learning opportunities that strengthen their development, empower communities, and are recognized as essential to educational and workforce development systems.

Annular Group

Annular Group is an embedded talent partner that helps technology, engineering, manufacturing, and finance companies build the people, processes, and hiring infrastructure needed to scale with confidence. Through embedded talent solutions, project RPO, and talent architecture, Annular Group enables organizations to reduce reliance on traditional agencies, strengthen hiring pipelines, improve workforce planning, and build sustainable talent capabilities that support long-term business growth.

Ares Technologies

Ares Technology is a Detroit-based defense innovator delivering software-defined modernization solutions to the U.S. military, allied forces, and leading prime contractors. Their capabilities span advanced C2 interfaces, AI-powered autonomy tools, augmented reality vehicle systems, complex build-to-print assembly, drive-by-wire controls, UGVs, and high-power alternator upgrades—all engineered for the battlefield. Backed by precision manufacturing, Ares’ engineering capabilities ensure every component meets the highest standards, supporting the full product lifecycle. Ares also performs build-to-print manufacturing and distribution for defense partners, providing product to the US DoW and allied forces worldwide. With deep ties to vehicle primes, U.S. Army TACOM, GVSC, and ASA (ALT), Ares is the small business partner that delivers big capability and cost-effective defense and aerospace solutions. Ares is building the strategic deterrent for the ground domain by dramatically reducing cost while increasing platform capability and cohesion through software defined intelligent systems. Ares is at war with the status quo.

BeyondTrust

BeyondTrust fights every day to secure identities, intelligently remediate threats, and deliver dynamic access to empower and protect organizations around the world. Their vision is a world where all identities and access are protected from cyber threats. Their innovative approach goes beyond just PAM to find, manage, and protect the Paths to Privilege™.

Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader advancing the world's energy future through innovative electrification solutions that make power systems more sustainable, secure, resilient, and affordable. Built on more than a century of engineering and technological innovation, the company partners with customers around the world to accelerate the energy transition by delivering advanced power grid technologies, digital solutions, and infrastructure that improve access to reliable, sustainable electricity and help communities and industries thrive.

Lenape Technical School

Lenape Tech will develop the foundation for students to succeed in an ever-changing, technological world by providing an active learning environment which will lead to a prosperous and rewarding future for self, family, and community. At Lenape Tech, they believe in preparing students to be the kind of citizens who strive to develop personal skills which will lead to gainful employment, who lead when called upon, and who support the achievement of goals common to all. They believe that students who plan to enter the workforce should be treated as adults throughout their school experience that feature practical application of concepts, teamwork on projects, and adapting and applying technology. They believe that students must be prepared to relate the demands of the workplace to their expectations as a family member. Finally, they believe the inevitability of change in the workplace serves as a constant reminder to students that skills must be continually upgraded and attitudes toward learning must be positive.

Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities

Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities (PRCC) helps to reduce petroleum consumption in the transportation sector by supporting the transition to cleaner fueling options. PRCC’s mission is to advance the energy, economic and environmental security of the United States by reducing our reliance on petroleum, supporting local actions for clean fuel-transition and adoption, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. The organization is one of over 75 regionally-based Clean Cities and Communities organizations coordinated by the U.S. Department of Energy to fulfill this vision of a cleaner tomorrow. PRCC brings this network’s expertise to 33 counties in western Pennsylvania and develops solutions based on a unique understanding of local needs, opportunities, and markets. In collaboration with key stakeholders across the State of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities also facilitates the Drive Electric PA Coalition (DEPA).

Verkada

Verkada is a company that develops cloud-based building security and operating systems. The company combines security equipment such as video cameras, access control systems and environmental sensors, with cloud based machine vision and artificial intelligence.

Voicd

Voicd™ is an advanced Voice AI platform built on 30 years of research by world-renowned voice profilers and scientists. By analyzing physiological and psychological markers embedded in speech, Voicd examines human voice from its source, not just its sound, enabling the creation of authentic voiceprints, the vocal equivalent of a fingerprint or DNA profile, providing deeper insight into identity and emotional state.

West Liberty University

West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees. Through experiential learning and personalized support, they empower students toward scholarly exploration, creative expression, and economic opportunity. West Liberty University aspires to offer innovative, inclusive, and inspirational opportunities that prepare graduates to be leaders in their communities and professions.

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July 1, 2026