Gone are the days of having a one-person IT department. The need for skilled tech workers has never been higher, bringing the technology industry to the top of the list as one of the most in-demand industries in the world.
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Or take things apart and put them back together? Do you enjoy helping others problem solve and troubleshoot solutions to every day issues?
These entry-level roles might be a good fit for you:
Tech Support
Help Desk
Network Administration
Average wages: $25-45/hour
cybersecurity
Do you seek justice and want to protect people and organizations that are constantly vulnerable to unseen threats to their safety and prosperity?
These roles might be a good fit for you:
Information Security Analyst
Junior Penetration Tester
Digital Forensics Analyst
Average wages: $45-60/hour
A lot of people would say you’d have to get a college degree first. But in reality, that’s not exactly the case for most entry-level positions. Most of the veterans that go through our partners’ program have zero IT experience and no formal education or training in the industry.
Take a look at how you can get started in tech without a four-year degree.
OUR TRAINING PARTNER IS THE
They have provided more than 30 million students with industry-leading technical training that gives them the necessary skills, credentials, and professional connections they need to quickly start their career in tech.
Ranked in the top 5% of the industry for training quality and customer satisfaction, our partner is the largest training provider for companies like Microsoft and Cisco.
This program is built for career changers. You’ll start with the basics, like tearing apart a computer and putting it back together, and work all the way up to more advanced skills and certifications.
Because of your veteran status, we will cover the cost of your flight and accommodations if you don’t live near your training center. We will even arrange for transportation to & from class every day.
All of your books, practice tests, exam crams, testing vouchers, and prep material will be provided to you. We want to make sure you have everything that you need to succeed!
Dealing with the VA can be difficult and overwhelming. Our Admissions Advisers will help you every step of the way to ensure all of your necessary benefits paperwork is completed.
CompTIA A+ certification is an internationally recognized, vendor-neutral certification that many employers consider a prerequisite for entry-level IT employment. A+ certification signifies that the individual is capable of performing tasks such as installation, configuration and troubleshooting of common PC systems.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will learn:
Prerequisites
None. Recommended Knowledge: Basic knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems
This course is intended for entry-level computer support professionals with a basic knowledge of computer hardware, software and operating systems who wish to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ Exam. It is also suitable for those who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of networking concepts and acquire the required skills to prepare for a career in network support or administration.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will learn:
Prerequisites
None. It is highly recommended to achieve A+ Certification first.
CompTIA Security+ training provides an excellent introduction to the security field and is typically a better entry point than jumping right into an advanced security program. With Security+, you’ll build a solid foundation of knowledge that you can build upon—helping you advance your career in the months and years to come.
This course is intended for students wishing to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam. The qualification is aimed primarily at networking professionals, but because security is vital to all levels and job roles within an organization, it will also benefit PC support analysts, application developers and senior managers in accounting, sales, product development and marketing.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will learn to:
Prerequisites
None, but CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, or equivalent knowledge, and six to nine months experience in networking, including configuring security parameters, are strongly recommended.
The CCNA Routing and Switching validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks.
This is a certification program for entry-level network engineers that helps maximize your investment in foundational networking knowledge and increase the value of your employer’s network.
The job roles best suited to the material in this course are:
You will work with our partner’s professional career services team to help:
They’ve worked hard to ensure that veterans are maximizing their benefits so that they can comfortably attend training. To do that, we only work with training partners that have been vetted and approved by the VA.
Your benefits can cover up to 100% of course tuition, books, testing vouchers, practice tests and more. We can help with your paperwork and application process to make sure you’re covered!
This program is designed to stretch your mind. It's going to require maximum focus and attention, but the end result is worth the work.
Every course and certification will require extra work and study time outside of normal class time
It's expected that all veterans from Veteran Transition Mission to attend their required classes and complete all necessary work.
it & Cybersecurity program
Fill out the form below and a Veteran Career Specialist will contact you in the next 24-48 hours.
What will my GI Bill cover?
Your benefits may cover up to 100% of your 9 weeks of training, books, testing vouchers, practice tests, exam crams, and can provide with additional benefits to help pay for food or expenses back home. We understand the needs of military veterans who want to further their post-military careers, and we can help make the process of applying for and getting your GI Bill benefits easier than you think.