Principal Financial Group welcomes Pi515 to its global headquarters through a lease providing the Des Moines tech-focused nonprofit in-kind office space. Pi515 will operate on the first floor of 710 9th Street on the Principal® campus. Repurposing office space demonstrates the commitment of Principal to expand access and adds youthful energy to the Principal campus and downtown core.

Pi515 will have a rent-free space allowing them to focus financial resources on their mission and provides a well-equipped space to help prepare students for a variety of career opportunities in the emerging digital workforce. Pi515?s relationship with Principal began in 2021 with the creation of the Tech Mentorship Program. Through this collaboration, Principal hosts youth twice a week, for an entire school year in the Principal Community Learning Center on its downtown campus to learn from Principal employees who volunteer their time to teach the technology and professional skills necessary to succeed in a digital workforce.

Each student also earns three college credits. Through this initiative, Principal plays a key role in empowering refugee and underserved youth in the Des Moines Metro while developing a talent pipeline for tomorrow?s STEM leaders.