TechLEAP Computer Training Programs

Programming, web design, bioinformatics programming electives, or network administration with internship and career path opportunities is available through Montgomery College, Maryland's TechLEAP/WebLEAP program. The college's TechLEAP IT training programs are designed with internship opportunities to help prepare students for computer technology jobs and careers in the Montgomery County, Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia regions.

Computer training begins approximately in either the Fall or Spring semester and runs for approximately three semesters. Training can be customized to fit individual student skills and needs.  Interested and qualified students are placed in internships and career opportunities during and following the third semester. 

Students take introductory courses for the first month, with training in software programming or web technologies in the first semester. Students take required and elective courses in the second semester.   See TechLEAP's Course Sequence page for further details.

Eligibility and Application

TechLEAP students must have an existing college degree.  Students take an aptitude test in the computer sciences in the summer months prior to admission, and must fill out and file the TechLEAP application by the due dates specified in the Important Dates page.

Internships and Career Opportunities. TechLEAP and WebLEAP students who successfully master the program's courses can register for the TechLEAP Internship Seminar in the second or third semester. This internship seminar offers the opportunity for an internship with technology companies or corporate/agency I. T. departments in Montgomery County or the Washington Metropolitan area. The seminar also includes classroom seminars on careers, job-topics, area economic trends affecting employment and course selection. Students desiring the internship option are selected on the basis of their aptitude for technical study and given both classroom and practical work experience.

Participating Companies and Agencies.Between 2001 and 2008 participating companies and agencies have included Westat, NIH, NIH contractors, Hughes Network Systems, Social & Scientific Systems, Montgomery County Government, Public Affairs Support Services, Alexandria, Va., Montgomery College, (database and web), Bearing Point, Virginia, Westat, Bach Cyber Solutions, NIH/NIMH, Columbia Research Corporation, Maryland National Capital Parks & Planning Commission (MNCPPC), Metrix Technologies, NIST, Phillips International, Visual Analytics, , Silk Route Security, National Treasury Employees Union Office of Information Technology, Washington, D.C., Medifacts International, Graphic Visions Associates, and others. Many TechLEAP internships have the potential to lead to full-time IT employment in government and industry.

TechLEAP/WebLEAP for Fall will start on the first day of Montgomery College's Fall semester. Registration and tuition payment are due before the start of classes. Orientation will be held before the start of classes in the Gaithersburg Business Training Center, 12 S. Summit Ave.  See the Important Dates calendar for complete information.

An installment payment plan is available. See the Project Manager and the Tuition and Installment Plan page for details.See the Important Dates calendar for dates for the Aptitude tests, Applications for Admission, orientation and start of classes.

It is strongly recommended that students take the aptitude test and submit their applications as early in June and July as possible.

"Course-by-course" Open Enrollment. TechLEAP courses will also be available on a course-by-course open enrollment basis through the Information Technology Institute's (ITI) Continuing Education Program to qualified students who wish to take one or more courses to supplement their existing skills. This will enhance businesses training opportunities for "skills upgrade" courses, and also permit students to take a series of coordinated courses leading to certification testing.

Questions? Call or email TechLEAP's Project Manager, Prof. Raymond J. Kimball. Phone: 240-567-3825 Email: Raymond.Kimball@montgomerycollege.edu (Email preferred. Please include your full name, address and phone number in the email.)

 
New TechLEAP Seminar:
"How To Research For a Federal Job/Internship," May 8 2008, Gaithersburg Business Training Center, Room 402, 5:00 p.m.

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Make It Happen Innovation Grant
MC Foundation/Learning College

TechLEAP Graduating Class
June, 2006