TechHire, Information Technology Training Program
TechHire (Fed Award ID No. HG-29354-16-60-A-24) is a US Department of Labor fully funded grant training program for those interested in careers in computers and Information Technology (IT). Based on your skills, experience, and English level, you may be able to enroll in a TechHire track that will help you further your education, job skills, and job search. TechHire offers Intensive Career Readiness for IT Professionals and certification preparation courses in the following (Information is subject to change):
- CompTIA: MIBEST A+, Accelerated A+, Network +, and Security +
- Amazon Web Services: Cloud Practitioner
- Cyber Range: Cyber Security
- Cisco: CCNA and CCENT coming Spring 2020
- Amazon Web Services: Solutions Architect coming Spring 2020
Join us in a October Information Session! See details with dates and locations below.
Questions about your application and intake? Email TechHire@MontgomeryCollege.edu
Are you a former CPAM Student and interested in applying for TechHire? If so, email OutreachTH@MontgomeryCollege.edu for more information!
All current TechHIre students are invited to attend Resume Workshops! They are held every Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on the Rockville Campus in room SC 260. Also, every Thursday from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on the Takoma Park Campus in room CF236. If you have any questions email Erica.Bailey@montgomerycollege.edu
TechHire Information Sessions
We invite you to participate in a TechHire Information Session! You MUST attend an Information Session to apply. Please see Information Session locations & dates below:
Location: Takoma Park Campus, Health Science Building (HC) Room 123, 7977 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Dates:
- Thursday October 3: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday October 5: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Wednesday October 9: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Friday October 11: 1:00 p.m. - 3 :00 p.m.
- Monday October 14: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Tuesday October 15: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday October 17: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday October 19: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Friday October 25: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Tuesday October 29: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Testimonials
“...The combined hard work each of the TechHire team gave me and the resources presented to me, gave me the opportunity I needed and continue utilizing in my professional growth. I am grateful and understand the value of your contribution in assisting students like myself succeed. As a result, I have continued to multi-task and pursue advanced certifications to keep up with the labor markets to include in-demand Information Technology certifications. It will not be an exaggeration if I say that Montgomery College in general is behind my success...” ·
Who Should Apply?
We are looking for participants who fit in one or more of the categories below:
- Veteran
- Limited English Proficient Individual / English Language Learner
- Low-Income
- Unemployed with barriers to employment
- Underemployment with barriers to better employment
- Ex-offender
In addition, you should:
- Be comfortable using computers for everyday purposes
- Have a strong interest in an IT career. (Some tracks require previous IT work experience.)
- Live in Montgomery County, or a neighboring county
- Have a high school diploma or GED®
- Be legally authorized to work in the US
- Be able to increase your income or job stability through the program
- You MUST attend a TechHire program Information Session to learn more about the program and the specific track and course for which you are applying.
- Complete the Online Application for TechHire, applicants that do not attend an Information Session will be DENIED. Please allow our intake team 7-10 business days to review your application.
- Attend a Testing Session (test taken depend on which track and course you apply for), and submit all required documentation.
- Attend an interview
- A selection committee will review the results and determine who may participate in the program.
The total cost of TechHire Montgomery is $4 million, which is 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration. An additional $1.8M in leveraged resources are provided in support of this program by Montgomery College and its partners. The product was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it.