At Red Planet AI Learning, we are on a mission to eliminate barriers to a successful career in technology. We aim to help high-caliber, technical talent be prepared to engage with employers that value diversity and inclusion. We have a vision of equity in technology that includes those who have taken a break from their career to deal with life’s various demands, those who are changing careers, and those who have taken a non-traditional career path.
Mission
Purpose
Our purpose is to bridge the gap between individuals from non-traditional career paths and a career in technology. We aim to empower individuals with future ready skills to pursue a successful career in technology and contribute to the growth of the industry. Together, we are building a future where diversity and opportunity thrive in the rapidly evolving world of technology.
Values
Providing individuals with skills that are aligned to the market.
Fostering self-confidence and holistic development of students.
Practical knowledge along with theory.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Being nimble, agile, and responsive.
A strong sense of community and collaboration.
Red Planet AI Learning provides equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, disability, sex, religion, sexual preference, or political affiliation.
The Red Planet AI Learning program does not discriminate based on age (40+), ancestry, arrest or conviction record, color, creed, handicap or disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or membership in any reserve component of the United States or state military forces.
Our Board
Jenny Bultman
Board President
Medical College of Wisconsin
Cheryl Novak
Vice President
PFES
Rashi Khosla
Treasurer
MARS Solutions Group
Jeremy Fojut
Secretary
MARS Solutions Group
Staff & Instructors
Merri Beckfield
Executive Director
Valerie Buchman
Operations & Marketing Manager
Priyanka Gupta
Employment Advisor
Our Instructors
Our instructors bring a combination of strong knowledge of the concepts coupled with real world experience in their respective disciplines. Our instructional team has an average of 15+ years of experience in the IT industry in a variety of roles and organizations. They bring their industry experience and expertise as developers, analysts, team leaders, and project managers to the training. They work to ensure the curriculum and training provided have practical application. With their real-world experience in companies such as Kraft Foods, Capgemini, and similar organizations, they can share the context in which concepts will be applied. In addition, they have prior experience with adult education as instructors, trainers, and coaches.
Our History
We began as MARS Returnship in 2020. Our focus at that time was helping professionals who took a break from their career re-enter the workforce. Over 85 participants have completed the Returnship program. Our graduates are working at over 20 different employers. With Red Planet AI Learning, we are taking the next step and expanding our program to help more people. We have gained the confidence and experience to expand our reach to serve not just those with a career gap, but to help those who are changing careers, have a non-traditional career path, or are seeking a robust program for career enrichment.
“Thank you so much for giving us our careers back! From here we can go anywhere else, to give interviews, it gave us confidence, that real-time experience, and taught us many things. Thank you so much!”
PritiReturner
Our Founder
“I’ve always had a passion for helping people enter or return to the technology workforce and we’ve designed an effective on-ramp program to ensure success.”
Rashi Arora Khosla
Founder: Red Planet AI Learning and MARS Returnship
