Locations: Online
Course Description: TechWorks relies on an intentional student curriculum and end-user experience that prepares students for two industry certifications: CompTIA IT Fundamentals and CompTIA A+. Additionally, modern business communication, job search strategies, and IT career exploration content is integrated throughout the curriculum. Successful students may even qualify for up to 21 credits with a partner educational institution, such as Indiana Tech University.
The IT Fundamentals and A+ follow the CompTIA Certification Roadmap and are stackable credentials that reinforce the knowledge that is required to secure a level 1 or 2 technical support, help desk, remote technician, and other related positions. CompTIA is the global industry-standard for vendor neutral technology certifications. The certification exams consist of multiple-choice and performance-based questions. They are proctored by a third-party vendor and delivered online or in-person at an authorized testing center.
More than 20 partner technology organizations actively source graduates for relevant IT support and technical help desk roles. The TechWorks employer partner network consists of some of the largest IT staffing and consulting companies in the US, including TEKSystems, Robert Half International, and Insight Global - all of which have a presence throughout the state. After the program, students may continue to receive on-going, relevant job leads for open IT positions.
Since 2019, TechWorks has served more than 1,000 students, nearly all of whom have barriers to employment (e.g., long-term unemployed, low-income, from an underserved community, lower educational attainment level, etc.).
