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This grant-funded Academy connects un- and underemployed workers to jobs in IT and provides incumbent workers with training to move to roles requiring more advanced skills.
Over the span of the grant, Omaha residents can be trained for in-demand CompTIA A+ Certification or Google IT Professional Certificates, supplemented by rigorous, paid work-based learning. In addition to training and certification, MCC provides assessment, case management, and supportive services including engagement with regional employers to place participants in tech jobs with established career pathways.
Over the span of the grant, Omaha residents can be trained for in-demand CompTIA A+ Certification or Google IT Professional Certificates, supplemented by rigorous, paid work-based learning. In addition to training and certification, MCC provides assessment, case management, and supportive services including engagement with regional employers to place participants in tech jobs with established career pathways.
Twelve-week, hybrid courses.
CompTIA A+ Professional Certification - validates core skills and abilities in areas such as cybersecurity, data backup, recovery and storage, device configuration, networking, operating systems, technical support, and troubleshooting. Upon successful completion of the program, participants prepare to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam.
Once certified, participants work directly with a Career Coach to determine readiness to enter the IT workforce or continue their education at MCC through Google IT Professional Certificates, credit programs, or paid work-based learning.
Grant supported training and certification offerings, include:
CompTIA A+ Professional Certification - validates core skills and abilities in areas such as cybersecurity, data backup, recovery and storage, device configuration, networking, operating systems, technical support, and troubleshooting. Upon successful completion of the program, participants prepare to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam.
Once certified, participants work directly with a Career Coach to determine readiness to enter the IT workforce or continue their education at MCC through Google IT Professional Certificates, credit programs, or paid work-based learning.
Grant supported training and certification offerings, include:
The program is offered at no cost to eligible participants. Participants receive all services and materials at no cost including cost of instruction, textbooks, online-learning labs, practice exams, exam vouchers, and dedicated support from a Career Coach.
Eligible participants meet the following criteria:
Unemployed:
- Must be 17 years of age or older
- Have a minimum education level of GED
- Must not be currently enrolled in high school
- Must be unemployed, underemployed, or an incumbent worker (see definitions below)
- Cannot be enrolled in two different H-1B grant programs at the same time (90-day grace period)
Unemployed:
- You are considered unemployed if you are currently without a job and available to work.
- Employed part-time
- Employed, but employment does not commensurate with the level of education, skills, or wage
- Employed, but is currently earning less salary than previously earned
- Employed, but have obtained only episodic, short-term employment
- Employed but need training to upgrade their skills to secure full-time employment, advance in their careers, or retain their current occupations in H-1B occupations and industries. This definition includes newly hired workers and workers whose hours have been reduced and/or earnings have declined.
Ability to use senses:
- Visual acuity to identify, read, and understand directions on equipment and other documents required such as technical procedures
- Ability to distinguish distance, colors, objects, and persons
- Ability to speak clearly, so listeners can understand and ability to understand the speech of another person to engage in conversation and to receive ordinary information
Physical ability:
- Ability to sit or remain stationary for long periods, such as sitting at a computer desk
- Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble small objects
- Ability to use hands to use keyboard, mouse, and adjust computer screens
- Ability to lift, move, carry, push, and pull at least 15 pounds
Metropolitan Community College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and its amendments. If a prospective student who is otherwise qualified requires a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the MCC Disability Support Services office.