Information Technology Jobs Are In Demand. Begin Your Career In The Growing IT Industry.
The Connecticut Workforce & High-Tech Industry Skills Partnership (CT-WHISP) is seeking individuals to strengthen the talent pipeline of workers in the Information Technology (IT) sector!
CT-WHISP offers grant-funded, short term IT courses aligned with industry certifications (CompTIA and Amazon Web Services) as well as supportive services and job-search assistance. Training is offered in hybrid and online formats.
Training prepares individuals to start in entry-level IT positions. The types of jobs you can get a job: Technical Support Specialist, Data Support Technician, or System Support Specialist.
Course offerings include:
- CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation Course – We follow the Housatonic Community College scheduled for dates.
- 15-week online course with Housatonic Community College
- The CompTIA A+ certification is the starting point for a career in IT. This online course prepares students for the industry-recognized certification and covers all topics related to the CompTIA A+ 220-1101 and CompTIA+ 220-1102.
- Amazon Web Services Cloud Foundations
- 7-Week Course, Online or In-Person at Norwalk Community College
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy Cloud Foundations is intended for students who seek an overall understanding of cloud computing concepts, independent of specific technical roles. The course provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, AWS core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support.
Eligible applicants must:
- Be 17 years of age or older
- Be unemployed or underemployed
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Reside in The WorkPlace’s 20-town service district
- Demonstrate likelihood of program completion and IT employment
Contact us today to learn more and to apply for the IT training at NO COST.
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