The Center for Changing Lives (CCL) is currently accepting applications for a free Computer User Support Training Program, designed to assist students looking to increase their financial capacity and begin or advance their career in the field of Information Technology as a Computer User Support Technician or Help Desk Associate.

The Computer User Support  Training Program includes:

1. Bridge Program: A 16-week Digital Literacy Bridge program that includes:

• Financial and employment coaching
• Foundational IT training via CCL’s Accenture-designed curricula
• Customer Service training

2. Occupational Skills Program: A 16-week IT Ready  CompTIA A+ exam prep course and certification! This is a credential that employers seek for entry level positions and one that is stack-able should a participant wish to seek additional education!

Students have the option to start at the Bridge program or test into the CompTIA A+ Certification class.

Program Participant Requirements:

The minimum education requirement to enter many of these promising entry level IT positions is a H.S. Diploma or GED.

Applicants must be available 16-20 hours a week for 8 months starting Feb 13th.

Interested applicants should:

• Review the attached Program Application process document
• Apply to the program no later than Thursday Jan 26th.
• Application Link here
• Attend the Interview and Assessment Sessions next week being held at Center for Changing Lives on:

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 –  10am-3pm

                    Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017—3pm -8pm

                    at Center for Changing Lives (1955 N St. Louis Ave.)

                    RSVP to Peter Escobar at peter@cclconnect.org

If you have any questions regarding the application and enrollment process please contact Peter Escobar at peter@cclconnect.org or via Phone: (773) 342-6210 x252.

LAST day to apply is THURSDAY JANUARY 26th. Classes being February 13th!