IBM and CompTIA, the world’s leading IT association, have partnered with The Economic Development Collaborative (EDC), to help Ventura County Residents get an IT job, even without experience.
IBM and CompTIA, the world’s leading IT association, have partnered with The Economic Development Collaborative (EDC), to help Ventura County Residents get an IT job, even without experience.
FREE
training
program!
Valued at
over $5,000
A Life-Changing Opportunity
The Economic Development Collaborative (EDC), in partnership with multiple regional partners, including CompTIA is leading the Ventura County Digital Upskilling Training Program—a FREE short-term training program that will increase the digital skills of job seekers, current workers and small business operators. The initiative seeks to expand the opportunities and earning power of Ventura County participants by providing them with much-needed digital skills training to help both individuals and employers in the county grow.
- 17-week live instructor-led online training
- Ventura County, CA resident
- Everything you need to pass the exam and earn a CompTIA IT certification
- Get an IT job, even without prior experience
86% of certification earners have been placed in the job market by CompTIA’s career services team.
Do You Qualify for This FREE Training?
Unemployed or underemployed Underemployed includes, but is not limited to, short-term or part-time employment, less than 40 working hours per week; employed in lower skilled positions and needing training to enter middle and high skilled jobs; or the individual’s level of education, level of skill, or level of wage does not match current or past employment. For example, an individual who holds a bachelor’s degree and works as a cashier. Ventura County, CA residents, age 18 and older, who have a high school diploma or GED and are eligible to work in the United States, can apply for this free comprehensive training program. An aptitude test (ITIQ) and video interview will be required.
- 18+ years old
- Resident of Ventura County, CA
- Be able to read and write in the English language
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Be able to legally work in the United States
- Be able to pass an aptitude test (ITIQ)
- Complete a video interview
- Have reliable internet access and other necessary equipment (up to date desktop/laptop, web cam and headset/earbuds) for online learning
Seats are limited. Don't miss your chance to get Free IT Training, apply today!
- Class dates:
- July 11 – November 2, (5:00pm PT – 8:30pm PT) Tues/Wed/Thurs
- August 7 – November 29, (9:00am PT-12:30pm PT) Mon/Tues/Wed
- Aptitude test (ITIQ) required
- Led by an official CompTIA instructor
- 17-week live instructor-led online training in CompTIA A+, additional study hours will be required each week
- While we can’t guarantee placement, CompTIA career services will assist you with your entry-level IT job search upon successful course completion
The CompTIA A+ is the Industry Standard Certification to Start a Career in IT
Prove to employers you can get
the job done.
CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world. Trusted by employers around the world, getting CompTIA A+-certified identifies you as a proven problem solver and the go-to person in technical support roles and today’s core technologies from security to cloud to data management and more.
Prove to employers you can get
the job done.
CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world. Trusted by employers around the world, getting CompTIA A+-certified identifies you as a proven problem solver and the go-to person in technical support roles and today’s core technologies from security to cloud to data management and more.
96%
of managers use certifications as criteria during recruitment
$55K
is the median annual wage for computer user support specialists
28%
increase of open IT positions expected by 2029
What You’ll Learn
By combining CompTIA’s A+ training with IBM’s SkillsBuild, both technical and professional skills needed for success on the job will be covered in this program. All participants will be provided with career services such as resume and LinkedIn help, career days, mock interviews, and job placement support.
Being CompTIA A+ certified means that you will learn cutting-edge fundamentals of computer hardware and software. You’ll understand how to troubleshoot a wide range of devices, from computers to smartphones. CompTIA A+ is the best starting point for any career in IT – it can help you get your first job in IT and set you on a path to IT career success.
Possible job opportunities
- Service Desk Analyst
- Data Support Technician
- Help Desk Tech
- Desktop Support Administrator
- Technical Support Specialist
- End User Computing Technician
- Field Service Technician
- Help Desk Technician
- Associate Network Engineer
- System Support Specialist
This program also includes IBM SkillsBuild training in both key skills for professional success and core professional skills needed in the information technology workforce:
- Collaborating effectively with teams
- Creating and delivering presentations
- Communicating with impact
- Dealing with challenges in a controlled and focused manner
- Using agile approaches for working professionally to deliver quality work and experiences to customers
- Solving problems and implementing solutions
About this project
IBM SkillsBuild is a national program that provides comprehensive strategies to prepare the workforce for middle- to high-skilled occupations within the information technology industry. By forging public-private partnerships, we bring together industry and employers, education and training providers, the workforce system, state and local government, and other entities that work collaboratively to align resources in response to employer demand and offer education and job training solutions that generate positive outcomes and results.
Additional program info:
- CompTIA is a training provider for EDC’s Ventura County Digital Upskilling Training Program.
- The Economic Development Collaborative’s Ventura County Digital Upskilling Training Program is a FREE short-term program (June 2022 – December 2024) that increases the digital skills of new to tech learners, current workers and small businesses. The program has been made possible thanks to the dedication of Assembly member Jacqui Irwin who developed the project idea and secured funding for Ventura County. Learn more about the program and all training opportunities at https://digital-upskilling.edcollaborative.com/
- Not finding what you are looking for? The EDC’s Digital Upskilling Training Program provides FREE classes to learn computer basics, gain information and communication technologies certifications and get your small business online. Find the right class for you at https://digital-upskilling.edcollaborative.com/
Why CompTIA?
CompTIA is the world’s leading technology association. CompTIA advances IT professionals with successful industry-leading certifications and business credentials in the areas such as PC maintenance, networking technologies and security.
Powerful and respected credential trusted by employers.
Globally trusted, vendor-neutral certifications.
Join 100,000 other CompTIA users and grow your career.
What our students say:
Are you ready to start a new career in IT?
The Ventura County Digital Upskilling Training program is a NO-COST short-term training program that will increase the digital skills of job seekers, current workers, and small business operators. The initiative seeks to expand the opportunities and earning power of Ventura County participants by providing them with much-needed digital skills training to help both individuals and employers in the County grow.
The 3-year initiative (June 2022 – December 2024) was made possible by State Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, who developed the project idea and secured $5 million in state general funds for a Digital Upskilling pilot in Ventura County.
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