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IT On Demand-free VMware Training Program
IT On Demand-Free Mid-Level training in VM ware (Tech Collective, New Horizons, Bryant U)
Do you have IT work experience or education?
Are you an eager learner?
Have a passion for technology?
Tech Collective's IT On Demand program may be for you! Designed and delivered with involvement from Rhode Island IT employers, the IT On Demand program provides unemployed and underemployed IT practitioners with technical, business, and experiential training.
This 14-week program aims to equip and prepare workers with new skills to re-enter the workforce.
Fall 2013 Session:
Sept.16, 2013 - Dec. 20, 2013
Technical: VMware Data Center Virtualization (opportunity to become VCP5-DCV certified) Training Provider: New Horizons
Business: Business Management Certificate (customer service, communication, project management) Training Provider: Bryant University
Experiential: 8-weeks with an IT employer
Participants will be hired by their host company pending successful completion of the program
Eligibility Requirements:
Age: 18 years of age or older
Residency: RI residents preferred
Work Status: US citizen or able to work in the US
Employment Status: unemployed / underemployed
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Education/Experience (preferred): IT degree; equivalent IT training, education, or certifications; or minimum two years IT experience
(e.g. networking, server, help desk/desktop support, systems administration, customer service/soft skills
To Apply:
Deadline: Friday, August 9th, 2013 / Program Starts September 16, 2013
Application Form (click to download, or visit www.tech-collective.org)
Resume
Letter of Interest 500 words or less addressing the questions:
Why are you passionate about technology? What makes you a good candidate for this program?
Submit To: Chris Selwyn
Industry Career Advisor Tech Collective telephone: (401) 521-7805 x108 fax: (401) 521-7809 email: cselwyn@tech-collective.org