About Us
Community-inspired.
Expert-led training.
Career-ready outcomes.
About Focus
Overcoming Challenges. Cultivating Strength.
The Light of Baltimore Incubator at Baker Donelson is powered by Innovation Works. It launched in 2022, and provides collaborative workspace, resources, and strategic guidance to social entrepreneurs creating meaningful impact. FOCUS operates from Baker Donelson’s 23rd floor at 100 Light Street in downtown Baltimore.
Our Mission
Our mission is to build long-term, community-centered career pathways in cloud computing, cybersecurity, information technology, and tech-adjacent fields.
Our Vision
To create a generation of young adults, who are skilled in technical job fields and who work together to create a better tomorrow for their families, their communities, and their peers.
Our Core Values
- Accountability
- Excellence
- Respect
- Innovative
- Integrity
- Community-focused
With years of hands-on experience, we keep our students current with the latest industry trends and and innovations.
Since its inception in 1994, FOCUS has tirelessly worked to address the personal and educational needs of young adults residing in underprivileged communities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Our unwavering mission is to empower as many young minds as possible by providing comprehensive training and guidance, enabling them to embrace a brighter future. By equipping these individuals with valuable business and job skills, specifically tailored to the thriving IT and cybersecurity sectors, we strive to pave their path towards social and economic stability.
