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No longer deterred by negative messaging about women and STEM careers, Toni Ramirez played her cards right to earn a new IT career and boost her confidence.

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.

CompTIA Tech’s Nancy Hammervik sits down with Ryan Craig, author of A New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to College, to discuss how last-mile training can connect students to jobs in the digital economy.

Angela Curtis’ decision to sharpen her technology skills through CompTIA Tech’s IT-Ready program delivered personal financial stability and professional growth opportunities.

With just eight to 16 weeks of training and an industry certification, service industry workers can qualify for entry-level IT roles that pay lucrative wages and provide excellent benefits.

Nate Perkin’s decision to pursue certified tech skills through CompTIA Tech’s IT-Ready program delivered more professional growth and greater financial stability.

Service-industry workers have strong emotional intelligence built from interacting with customers. Such “soft” professional skills are highly desired in IT.

Why are service-industry workers ideal candidates for entry-level positions working with technology? Because, like other service jobs, IT help desk work is about listening, then helping people meet needs and solve problems

Chicagoan Caitlan Beard wanted to help people and thought healthcare might be the best place for her. But feeling uninspired while in pre-med, she turned to IT and found her true career passion with CompTIA Tech.

While CompTIA Tech Grad Kendra Plant loved working in theater, she needed more financial stability and a better work-life balance. She found her career solution in IT.