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Technology Training Program Now Offering Classes in Lake County
IT Career Lab helps job seekers return to the workforce with technology certifications for in-demand careers
Waukegan, Ill. (December 2018) – IT Career Lab, an accelerated learning program for aspiring information technology professionals, is now offering classes in Lake County! The program offers a multi-certification path with the opportunity to earn globally-recognized credentials from both Microsoft and Cisco.
Tuwanda Peters, a technology professional with more than a decade of experience, found herself unemployed and unclear of her next steps. After job searching unsuccessfully for a few months, Tuwanda decided to continue her education and earn technology certifications through IT Career Lab. Tuwanda began taking classes at IT Career Lab’s Waukegan campus and in just a few weeks, Tuwanda successfully earned a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification! Soon thereafter, Tuwanda found the perfect career fit as the Manager of Network Services at the Waukegan Public School District!
Tuwanda was quick to praise the program: “IT Career Lab really helps you, and today you don’t have too many places that train, support, help you job search, and really celebrate your success,” said Tuwanda.
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IT Career Lab blends classroom instruction, online coursework and live practicum in a state-of-the-art lab as part of its pioneering instructional approach. The success is easy to see: IT Career Lab has an impressive 93 percent completion rate, with 96 percent of students earning one or more certifications! IT Career Lab is a program of National Able Network, one of the nation’s leading workforce development non-profit organizations.
IT Career Lab’s next class start date in Lake County is Tuesday, January 8, 2019. To learn more or to enroll, please visit www.ITCareerLab.org.
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About IT Career Lab
IT Career Lab is a program of National Able Network and is approved by the Division of Private and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. IT Career Lab is post-9/11 GI Bill certified through the US Department of Veterans Affairs for Illinois service members. IT Career Lab is also approved through the US Department of Labor as a certified Apprenticeship. The IT Career Lab Apprenticeship Program incorporates classroom training and on-the-job learning and supports two occupational tracks: Computer Support Specialist and Network and Computer Systems Administrator.
