April 12, 2021

IT-Ready Helped a Tech-Savvy Continual Learner Become a Cybersecurity Pro

Theo Hysell’s decision to certify his tech-savvy through CompTIA Tech’s IT-Ready program launched a career as a cybersecurity pro, delivering personal economic stability despite the pandemic.
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December 14, 2020

Partnering to Get Grads into Jobs

TEKsystems in Portland is landing crucial jobs for CompTIA Tech grads, setting them up for sustainable tech careers. They’ve placed 50+ grads in the past 3 years, with more than 20% during the pandemic.
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Preston Wood
September 14, 2020

Career Switch from Lyft Driver to IT Professional

Chicago Lyft driver Preston Wood found a silver lining in the pandemic shut down and opened the door to a new IT career with CompTIA Tech.
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high school student interviewing for first IT job
July 13, 2020

How to get your First IT job: One High School Graduate's Story

Learn how new high school graduate Horacio Rodriguez Hernandez turned to CompTIA Tech Career Academy to launch a well-paying tech career.
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June 8, 2020

Career Switch from Retail and Caring for Kids to Tech

Empathy skills and interests in tech lead to an IT career. Read how Erin Waterman’s interest in tech and her desire to help led to a career in IT.
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May 24, 2020

Career Switch from Real Estate to Tech

Long and unpredictable hours working in real estate left Peter Stavenhagen burned out. CompTIA Tech’s IT-Ready Technical Support program in Chicago gave him the skills and certification he needed to take back control of his time and happiness.
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April 20, 2020

Career Switch from Graphic Designer to IT Professional

After a reality check in graphic design, Alex Alvarado finds freedom and more career opportunities working in technology.
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March 30, 2020

Career Switch from Beautician to IT Professional

All Jennifer Burks wanted was an app — instead she got a whole new tech career.
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Susie Douang
March 1, 2020

Getting a Fresh Career Start

Working as an administrative assistant in Minneapolis, Susie Douang felt like she had hit a professional ceiling. But then she discovered IT-Ready Technical Support and launched a new career in IT with unlimited potential.
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February 16, 2020

Lighting a Fire Under a New Career

After Isiah Rafos’ dream of becoming an Air Force firefighter was extinguished, IT-Ready Technical Support offered him a viable new career path.
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